Smithfield’s Kathleen Kirkham effectively manages corporate marketing strategy, public relations, media relations and advertising initiatives, as well as agency-partner relationships and community outreach initiatives for the $15-billion consumer packaged goods (CPG) company. Additionally, she manages… Continued
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2015 Rising PR Stars (corporation and association): Alison Kwong, Senior Public Relations Specialist, National Instruments
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourJoining the National Instruments (NI) PR team in 2012, Alison Kwong has been a highly valued member of the company’s global marketing organization. As a Senior Public Relations Specialist, Kwong demonstrates expertise in B2B marketing… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars (corporation and association): Michelle Muslera, Director of Social Media and Digital Communications for Latin America and the Caribbean, MasterCard
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourMichelle Muslera joined MasterCard three years ago and in a short period of time has navigated through various different functions within the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Communications Team based in Miami. A year ago,… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars (corporation and association): Molly Phillips, Corporate Communications Manager, Omni Hotels & Resorts
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourAs a communications professional, Molly Phillips has had exposure to all parts of a business – marketing, operations, financials, revenue management, brand development and strategy. She has established a strong track record of successes in… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars (corporation and association): Lucille Spann, Public Relations Representative, Visit Florida
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourLucille Spann is a dedicated public relations professional with talent, integrity and enthusiasm, and is a model for up and coming PR practitioners everywhere. In the past year, she received her Master of Science in… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars (corporation and association): Sarah Stipicevic, Press Secretary, Peter G. Peterson Foundation
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourAs Press Secretary at a prominent, non-partisan foundation, Sarah Stipicevic deftly operates at the intersection of media relations, policy development and reputation management. At the Peterson Foundation, Stipicevic is the day to day point person… Continued
2015 Top Places to Work in PR: Marina Maher Communications
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourMarina Maher Communications (MMC) has worked hard to differentiate itself from competitors large and small by creating the kind of culture that allows world class talent to excel. This generation of talent flourishes in a… Continued
2015 Top Places to Work in PR: MasterCard
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourAs a larger organization, MasterCard offers a multitude of innovative and rewarding opportunities for upward and lateral advancement, and international assignments. In 2010, employee survey data showed employees felt there was nowhere for them to… Continued
2015 Top Places to Work in PR: MSR Communications
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourMSR Communications is a full–service boutique PR agency, recently named The Best Technology PR Firm in California by Acquisition International Magazine, in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district, and serving enterprise and consumer lifestyle… Continued
2015 Rising PR Stars: Kimberly Setliff, Vice President, Antenna Group
December 9th, 2015 by Chris SeymourKimberly Setliff has soared from an account coordinator to a vice president leading Antenna’s San Francisco office in just seven years. Her strategic thinking, knack for building media relationships, deft management touch and strong work… Continued