Emily Schildt, Director of Digital Engagement, Chobani Emily Schildt has driven Chobani’s transformation from a niche specialty food to a yogurt aisle leader in just three years—all without a national television-advertising budget. Schildt has expanded… Continued
Archive: December 2013
2013 PR People to Watch: Stephanie Nordstrom
December 10th, 2013 by Chris SeymourStephanie Nordstrom, Senior Account Manager, WCG With a knack for problem solving, Stephanie Nordstrom has been truly instrumental in not only keeping but growing linchpin consumer brands for W2O Group/WCG. She consistently pushes the boundaries… Continued
2013 PR People to Watch: Allison Fried
December 10th, 2013 by Richard BrownellAllison Fried, Manager, Internal Communications, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Since joining the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in 2006, Allison Fried has been developing new and improved PR tools for exhibitors to maximize their media coverage… Continued
2013 PR News Hall of Fame: Harold Burson
December 10th, 2013 by Steve GoldsteinHarold Burson, Founding Chairman, Burson-Marsteller Harold Burson and Bill Marsteller established Burson-Marsteller on March 1, 1953. The new jointly owned Burson-Marsteller was the first firm to offer what has become known as integrated communications. In… Continued
2013 PR People to Watch: Joy Phillips
December 10th, 2013 by Caysey WeltonJoy Phillips, Publicist, Starz Joy Phillips is an integral part of the Starz publicity team. Her quick wit, forward thinking and upbeat attitude are just some of the qualities that contribute to her success in… Continued
2013 PR People to Watch: Sarah Coppersmith
December 10th, 2013 by Chris SeymourSarah Coppersmith, Manager, Scott Circle Communications Creative, connected and capable are all words that could describe the most seasoned and experienced PR veteran. They also describe Scott Circle communications manager Sarah Coppersmith, who has made… Continued
2013 PR News Hall of Fame: Gary Sheffer
December 10th, 2013 by Steve GoldsteinGary Sheffer, VP, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, General Electric Gary Sheffer, who has been at GE for 14 years, has been one or PR’s most influential proponents of corporate transparency—before and after the 2008… Continued
2013 PR People to Watch: Samantha A. Un
December 10th, 2013 by Steve GoldsteinSamantha A. Un, Senior Communications Representative, Lockheed Martin Corporation Five years ago, Samantha Un was selected for Lockheed Martin’s Communications Leadership Development program—a highly selective program that recruits top graduates from top PR schools. She… Continued
2013 PR People to Watch: Katie Blair
December 10th, 2013 by Chris SeymourKatie Blair, Account Director, Vantage Communications When it comes to PR, Katie Blair is the leading lady. In just six years, Blair has risen through the ranks to account director and head of the Orlando… Continued
2013 PR People to Watch: Jackie Titus
December 10th, 2013 by Chris SeymourJackie Titus, Vice President, Weber Shandwick Jackie Titus lives by the credo “nothing ventured, nothing gained” and brings this can-do approach to her work as a Vice President for Weber Shandwick’s Washington, D.C. office. Titus’… Continued