Blanc & Otus Names Anna Leonard General Manager of San Francisco Office.Leonard Tapped to Expand Practice Through Creativity and Investment in People and Clients SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- Blanc & Otus, the public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most consultancy for start-up Start-up The earliest stage of a new business venture. , high-growth and Global 2000 technology companies, today announced that Anna Leonard has joined the firm as general manager of its San Francisco headquarters. With nearly 20 years of experience in a range of sectors across the technology industry, Leonard is best known for her strategic counsel and support to companies both large and small, as well as designing and implementing comprehensive training programs to achieve strong agency account teams that deliver solid client relations and long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. client retention. "B&O has always been renowned as an agency with a passion for creativity, innovation and strategic thinking," said Mark Hampton, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. & President of Blanc & Otus. "Anna's vast leadership experience will further foster this highly energetic, resourceful re·source·ful adj. Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations. re·source  ful·ly adv. environment where our staff can thrive and learn - and continue to achieve great, out-of-the box thinking and outstanding results for our clients." As the new general manager, Leonard will continue to drive B&O's San Francisco office to provide the communications know-how that makes it possible for clients to clearly define and communicate who they are, what they do and why they are different. Leonard will also expand on B&O's commitment to invest in the growth and professional development of its staff, whose high-tech PR expertise extends across business-to-business, consumer and emerging technologies. "With a mix of talented staff and key consumer and enterprise clients, B&O has a tremendous opportunity to grow its operations both locally and throughout its offices globally," said Leonard. "The key pillar pillar, freestanding columnar supporting member. It is a general term, little used as an exact architectural definition except as applied to an upright support in the medieval styles, consisting of an assemblage of juxtaposed shafts and moldings; unlike the column, of this growth, of course, will be investing in the people whose commitment to their clients and the company has made B&O a success. I welcome the challenge of being able to take B&O's San Francisco office to new heights with training, creative incentives and growing an environment that fosters great thinking to help us attract and retain the best people in the industry." Prior to joining B&O, Leonard was the managing director and executive vice president of Porter Novelli Porter Novelli International is a leading, global PR and lobbying firm. It is part of the Omnicom Group of advertising and marketing companies, the world's largest advertising conglomerate. The following article on Porter Novelli was obtained from "Sourcewatch. Bay Area, where she led the company's third-largest U.S. operation. Previously, Leonard held positions with several public relations agencies where she managed programs for companies in the computer, wireless networking See wireless network. and semiconductor technology segments. Prior to that, she held an industry analyst position at the San Jose-based market research firm, Dataquest, Inc. Leonard holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with an emphasis in business administration from DePauw University DePauw University, at Greencastle, Ind.; coeducational; United Methodist; est. 1832, chartered 1837. The school opened in 1838 as Indiana Asbury College, and in 1884 the present name was adopted. (Indiana). About Blanc & Otus Blanc & Otus Public Relations works with technology companies to achieve their immediate and long term business objectives by helping change buying behavior and reshape opinion in fiercely competitive markets. Our services are designed for corporate decision makers who insist their company stand apart from the competition, need to build or transform their brand, or establish their company and executives as market leaders. We combine our passion for innovation, strategic thinking, and market insight to make it possible for our clients to clearly define and communicate who they are, what they do and why they are better. Blanc & Otus has a 21-year track record for generating superior, on-strategy results for its clients. Blanc & Otus has offices in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, and London - for more information, call 415.856.5100, e-mail info@blancandotus.com or visit the website at www.blancandotus.com |
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