Integrated Digital Marketing Veteran Mike Russell Joins MSLGROUP Americas as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MSLGROUP Americas, a part of MSLGROUP, the Publicis Groupe's flagship specialty communications and engagement company, today announced the appointment of Mike Russell to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development.
Russell, who will report directly to Jim Tsokanos, President, MSLGROUP Americas, will oversee new business lead generation across MSLGROUP Americas' eight practice areas and 19 owned operations. Specifically, he will be charged with identifying and securing he will be charged with identifying and securing national and U.S.-based global accounts in integrated marketing, digital/social media and experiential.
Prior to joining MSLGROUP Americas, Russell had served as Managing Director, Business Development at Meredith Integrated Marketing, a direct and digital marketing arm of media company Meredith Corporation, for the past four years.
"MSLGROUP Americas continues to be our clients' most trusted advisor and source of unbound creativity," says Tsokanos. "Bringing Mike on board is another example of delivering on this promise and distinguishing ourselves within the industry. With his strong background in digital marketing he has profound insight into the shifting needs of marketers and the marketplace. And as MSLGROUP Americas continues to set the bar as the agency of the future, I know he will be one of our strongest assets."
Throughout his career, Russell has specialized in developing integrated, multi-channel marketing and communications programs for major brands such as Wells Fargo and Volkswagen. Prior to joining Meredith Integrated Marketing, Russell spent 12 years working for Hearst Corp, Time Inc. and two agencies in Boston.
"The recent momentum with the agency is tremendous," said Russell. "And its roster of clients along with its boundless service offerings, which include PR, creative, digital and experiential, represent an abundance of new business opportunities. I'm looking forward to contributing to the growth of this great team and helping our clients evolve and enhance their communications and marketing."
About MSLGROUP Americas
MSLGROUP Americas, part of MSLGROUP, Publicis Groupe's strategic communications, public relations and events network, has more than 800 employees in 19 offices spread across the US, Canada and Latin America. MSLGROUP is one of the world's top 5 PR and events networks. With more than 3,000 people, its offices span 22 countries and cover virtually every discipline required for clients to engage creatively with their audiences 24 hours a day. Adding affiliates and partners into the equation, MSLGROUP's reach increases to 4,000 employees in 83 countries. The group offers clients strategic advice, insight-guided thinking and big, compelling ideas – followed by thorough execution. www.mslgroup.com
About Publicis Groupe
Publicis Groupe [listed on the Euronext Paris Exchange - FR0000130577 - and part of the CAC 40 index] is the world's third largest communications group. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, Publicis Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of advertising services through three global advertising networks, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, and numerous agencies including Fallon, 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty, and Kaplan Thaler Group. VivaKi combines digital and media expertise, allowing to connect with consumers in a holistic way, with Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia worldwide media networks; and interactive and digital marketing led by Digitas and Razorfish networks. VivaKi develops new services, tools, and next generation digital platforms. Publicis Groupe's specialized agencies and marketing services offer healthcare communications with Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG, the first network in healthcare communications), sustainability communications and multicultural communications. With MSLGROUP, one of the world's top three PR and Events networks, expertise ranges from corporate and financial communications to public relations and public affairs, branding, social media marketing and events. www.publicisgroupe.com
Michael Bush
MSLGROUP Americas
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