In the Spotlight: Carrie Riggin and Courtney Beck
For several employees here at Howard, Merrell and Partners, their talents extend beyond the office. These hidden passions and hobbies proudly displayed on the walls of the café. This month, the spotlight falls on Carrie Riggin and Courtney Beck, who have combined their passions and unique writing styles to share their expertise with readers. More »
Powell celebrates 10 years at HM&P
Lisa Powell, direct marketing, advertising and strategic planning expert, is celebrating her 10th anniversary at Howard Merrell & Partners. Powell, vice president, management supervisor, will continue to offer HM&P clients a wealth of knowledge and experience and has helped create several award-winning campaigns for BB&T, Zilla® and BASF Plant Science.
“Lisa is a great asset to the agency. She provides clients with insightful observations on complex business and marketing issues,” explains Howard, Merrell & Partners CEO, Jim Cobb. “Lisa has really excelled at offering creative and practical recommendations that have helped our clients exceed their business objectives, even in a tough economy.”
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Two W3 Awards for Interactive Excellence
We are honored to receive two W3 Awards from the International Academy of Visual Arts (IAVA). The W3 awards recognize the power of web creativity and designate winners as one of the “Best of the Web.” Howard, Merrell & Partners received silver awards for work conducted on behalf of INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand fabric. The first award recognizes the Durability Experience web module, and the second award honors an animated online banner ad promoting the CORDURA CaresSM sustainability program.
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Holiday Giving
For many years now, HM&P has participated in giving to Triangle Family Services. Each year we are designated a needy family prior to the holidays. We put a board out in the lobby that lists items the family would like. Employees purchase and wrap gifts for the family members and they are delivered to Triangle Family Services before December 25th. Below are a couple pictures of the items that were donated this year. We are proud to say that we once again helped a family in need enjoy the holidays.
Welcome Proofreader Scheryl McDavid
We are excited to welcome proofreader Scheryl McDavid to the Howard Merrell & Partners team. In her role, McDavid will proof copy, edit new business proposals and review marketing and client materials.
“Since Howard, Merrell & Partners opened its doors 65 years ago, we have strived to produce the strongest, most accurate written materials for each and every client,” explains Donna Mercer, COO at Howard, Merrell & Partners. “We expect Scheryl’s attention to detail and keen eye will help ensure we continue to achieve this goal.”
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Beck Promoted to Senior Account Executive and Senior Writing Specialist
Courtney Beck has been promoted to senior account executive and senior writing specialist. Since joining Howard, Merrell & Partners, Beck has provided public relations and writing support to a number of the agency’s clients including Butterball and BASF Plant Science.
“With a strong background in both writing and agriculture, Courtney was a welcome addition to our talented staff since day one,” says Stephanie Styons, senior vice president of Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. “She has continued to impress her co-workers and clients with her work ethic, determination and professionalism No matter the situation — working a tradeshow, managing the media, handling crisis situations or coordinating newsletter copy — Courtney handles it with style and grace.”
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Welcome Jeff Swiatowicz, Our New Systems Administrator
We are excited to welcome the newest addition to the Information Technology Department – Systems Administrator, Jeff Swiatowicz. In this role, Swiatowicz is responsible for supporting the agency’s computing assets, network operating systems and network infrastructure.
“Jeff joins us with a wealth of knowledge in supporting both Windows and Mac OS-based PCs.” explains Scott Piggott, senior vice president of Technology and Interactive Services at Howard, Merrell & Partners. “We look forward to taking advantage of Jeff’s knowledge in the mobile device space to enable remote access to agency assets by both clients and agency employees from any number of platforms.”
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Donna Mercer Two Time Recipient of Prestigious Mover & Shakers Award
Business Leader magazine has presented the 2010 Movers and Shakers award to Howard, Merrell &Partner’s Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Media Assets Donna Mercer for the second time. The award honors only the top business executives within the Triangle community and commends them on their leadership abilities.
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Bank Independent Names Howard, Merrell & Partners Agency of Record
We are proud to announce that our agency has been selected as the agency of record for Bank Independent. In this role, Howard, Merrell & Partners will provide public relations support as well as media planning and buying for the leading community bank in North Alabama.
“The agency’s expertise in corporate communications and media strategy is what we need as we look to expand our reach,” said Jane Rea, director of marketing and communications, Bank Independent. “We are excited to share our story of great service and knowledge with the community we serve.”
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Moriarty Joins Account Services Team
The Account Services department recently added Kathy Moriarty to the team. An account executive, Moriarty will help guide the strategic branding and communications efforts for a number of the agency’s clients including CORDURA® brand fabric.
Moriarty previously worked as an account executive at Mullen and has experience in both account management and public relations. She supported several brands, including BASF Agricultural Solutions, BISSELL Homecare, Ensure, Endust and ConAgra.
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