Veteran Reporter Greg Hitt Joins Public Strategies, Inc. Washington, D.C. Office

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Public Strategies, Inc. announced that Greg Hitt, respected congressional correspondent, joins its Washington, D.C. office today as a managing director. Hitt will serve as a strategic communications counselor for the firm's clients, which include Fortune 50 corporations, major associations and leading non-profit organizations.

Hitt has more than two decades of experience covering Congress at the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires. Most recently, he helped lead the Journal's coverage of major legislation shaping President Obama's agenda, including the economic stimulus package, the health care reform bill and financial services reform.

"We are thrilled to welcome Greg to our team and are confident he will be a strong addition to our deep bench of consultants in Washington, D.C.," said Dan Bartlett, president and CEO of Public Strategies. "I've had the honor of knowing and working with Greg over the years, and our clients will benefit greatly from his expertise as he will help them manage corporate reputations and navigate the Washington environment."

Hitt has covered a wide range of issues including national politics, presidential campaigns, international economics and trade. He was also a member of the elite group of reporters covering the White House during President Bush's first term. Hitt joined Dow Jones Newswires in 1989 where he reported on financial issues in Congress, and then moved to the Wall Street Journal in 1996.

Before coming to Washington, Hitt spent four years at the Winston-Salem Journal in North Carolina. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor's degree in journalism.

About Public Strategies

Public Strategies helps leading global companies turn their corporate reputation into competitive advantage by building trust with key public audiences through campaign, transaction and crisis management. We pioneered the application of the political campaign model to corporate issues and developed our Fifth Seat® philosophy to provide CEOs with a framework that allows them to monitor potential public impact on their business objectives.

Founded in 1988, we have been providing results-oriented counsel and insights to senior executives for more than 20 years. Public Strategies has no geographic limitations and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices across the country and clients operating around the world.

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