MWW Group Promotes Eric Villines to SVP and General Manager of Northern-Pacific Operations

SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Group (www.mww.com), one of the nation's top ten public relations firms, announced today that Eric Villines has been named senior vice president and general manager of its Northern-Pacific (NORPAC) operations, as well as practice leader for the agency's global technology department. Since joining MWW Group in 2006, Villines has risen to hold senior management positions across the company's Dallas and Seattle offices, most recently serving as co-general manager in Seattle.  In his new role, Villines will oversee business and management operations across the company's Seattle and San Francisco offices and will lead efforts to further increase the company's presence throughout the NORPAC region.  

"Eric is an exceptionally talented counselor who seamlessly blends creative energy, strategic thinking and a tremendous managerial skill set.  He's played an integral role in driving the growth and success of a number of our firm's offices and is the perfect candidate to serve as our general manager of NORPAC operations," said Michael W. Kempner, president and CEO of MWW Group.

MWW also announced that Bob Silver, former general manager of the firm's Seattle office, has been appointed to serve in the newly created position of director of innovation and thought leadership.  A six year employee of the firm, Silver will work with MWW senior management across the company's ten offices to develop and implement programs that will enhance the company's thought leadership platforms and the development and execution of innovative technology platforms.

"A deeply respected member of our senior management team since 2004, we're calling upon Bob to spearhead the development of new business processes and innovation that will be invaluable to how we serve clients and continued growth for the agency," said Kempner.

About MWW Group

MWW Group is one of the nation's top ten public relations agencies and is known for its results-driven approach to public relations and "Aim High. Deliver" commitment to client service. For four years in a row, MWW Group was honored with the #1 ranking in the Holmes Report agency client satisfaction survey. MWW Group achieved top rankings in the categories of account leadership, strength of account team, creativity, strategy and planning, and program execution. In 2008, MWW Group was named PR Agency of the Year by The American Business Awards and Mid-size PR Firm of the Year by PR News, in recognition of the firm's growth, strategic account leadership and industry-leading employee retention. MWW Group is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). 

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