For Immediate Release
Contact:
Hillary Angel
Wilkin Guge Marketing
(909) 390-1239 x104
hangel@wilkinguge.com
Wilkin Guge Marketing Expands to Handle Growth
CLAREMONT, CA—Wilkin Guge Marketing, a full-service strategic marketing, advertising, and public relations agency, announced the agency’s expansion of recent new hires and promotions. To accommodate the recent growth in the number of clients and projects, Wilkin Guge has beefed up its account service teams and added two experienced strategic directors.
"We are excited with the changes to our agency," said Andrew Wilkin, managing partner and creative director. "We believe that new leadership in these areas will strengthen our clients’ abilities to grow their business."
Theresa Moretti, hired as the new director of client services for Wilkin Guge Marketing, brings a successful 10-year track record in advertising management and client service for top brands such as Mattel Barbie Collectibles and Hot Wheels, Avery Dennison Labels Division, Procter & Gamble Sunny Delight, Murad Spa 365, La Costa Resort & Spa and the Los Angeles Zoo. Theresa will partner with clients to develop effective marketing strategies and direct the agency team in creating effective campaigns to meet clients' goals and maximize budgets.
Kimberli Munkres, hired as the new director of public relations, has 22 years of experience in integrated marketing communications as well as 12 years of strategic and tactical public relations experience. Her background includes public and media relations, research, strategic and creative development, internet marketing and branding for a variety of industries including software, emerging technologies, public affairs/nonprofits, professional services and publishing. In her role at Wilkin Guge Marketing, Kimberli will spearhead the expanding public relations department, including all strategic planning, media relations, corporate communications and agency marketing efforts.
Jennifer Gilbert, hired as account coordinator and traffic manager, will provide administration and assistance to account executives and the director of client service on day-to-day activities for clients. In addition, Jennifer will also be responsible for the internal scheduling of work throughout the agency, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
In addition to new hires, Wilkin Guge Marketing has promoted Tera Zelinger from public relations coordinator to public relations account executive. Tera will handle the day-to-day public relations activities for clients and spearhead media relations initiatives. Tera will also help with strategic research and planning, event coordination and promotion, communication planning, copywriting and editing.
Wilkin Guge Marketing is a full-service advertising and public relations agency based in Claremont with clients in the Inland Empire and throughout Southern California. Wilkin Guge goes Beyond Branding℠ through its proprietary ten-step Brandus Operandi™ process. Agency specialties include research, strategic planning, brand identity, advertising campaigns, public relations, investor relations, media planning and buying, direct marketing and web development.
Current clients include Best Best & Krieger; California State University, San Bernardino; City of Rancho Cucamonga; Glencrest Investment Advisors; Keystone Automotive Industries; Lindora; Marketplace Properties; Mt. San Antonio College; National Housing Development Corporation; Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau; San Bernardino County Museum and University of La Verne College of Law. For more information about Wilkin Guge Marketing, please call (909) 625-2224 or visit www.wilkinguge.com.
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