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2016 Rising PR Stars: Jessica Schaefer, Vice President, Point72 Asset Management
December 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourJessica Schaefer is a communications and marketing powerhouse who executes strategies with the precision of an Olympic archer and delivers results that give even the most difficult clients and CEOs reason for pause. One of… Continued
2016 Rising PR Stars: Kelsey Scram, PR & Marketing Manager, Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)
December 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourAs JEDCO’s marketing and PR manager, Kelsey Scram has been integral in expanding JEDCO’s visibility in the Greater New Orleans region. She singlehandedly oversees all aspects of JEDCO’s PR and marketing initiatives and has exceeded… Continued
2016 Rising PR Stars: Ryann Tanap, Manager, Social Media & Digital Assets, NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness)
December 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourRyann Tanap started her career with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in early 2015, where she worked on a project as a Coro Fellow for the NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA.… Continued
2016 Rising PR Stars: Meg Taylor, Digital Media and Communications Manager, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
December 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourMeg Taylor brings to the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) a fresh, new and inspiring mix of digital and graphics experience coupled with solid social media and traditional media relations skills. This combination… Continued
2016 Rising PR Stars: Gianina Thompson, Senior Publicist (NBA, MLB), ESPN
December 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourGianina Thompson undeniably loves her job, and it shows in her work. As the senior publicist and spokeswoman for ESPN’s NBA and MLB properties, she has been a leader in brand/reputation management and pushing the… Continued
2016 Rising PR Stars: Kevin Turner, Senior Communications Manager, Vimeo
December 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourKevin Turner is an outstanding example of what a young PR professional should be: His strategic mind for 360-degree PR campaigns is unmatched, his media rolodex robust and his drive to achieve the best results,… Continued
2016 Rising PR Stars: Lindsey Viotto-Hughes, Communications Manager, Americas and Asia Pacific, Bell Helicopter
December 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourFor Bell Helicopter, Lindsey Viotto-Hughes is that indispensable PR pro who can quickly whip up an innovative solution when unplanned, urgent projects pop in the door on a Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. She is… Continued
2016 Rising PR Stars: Katherine Wong, Communications Manager, The Weather Company, an IBM Business
December 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourAs communications manager at The Weather Company, an IBM Business, Katherine Wong is responsible for internal and external communications to support key areas of the business including business solutions, digital editorial/video and ad sales. Since… Continued
2016 Rising PR Stars: Lina Woods, Director, Advisory PR, PwC
December 6th, 2016 by Chris SeymourLina Woods is, in a word, a superstar. Since joining PwC in Aug. 2015, she has made a significant impact on the Advisory Public Relations program, building on the work of her predecessors and fundamentally… Continued