September 19, 2011 – Cranberry Twp., Pa. – MarketSpace Communications, a full-service branding agency based in Cranberry Township, has amplified its team with the addition of three new associates and the promotion of one throughout August and September. MarketSpace welcomed Jake Metzger, Gillian Moore and Kaylee Sturm, and promoted Hannah Matscherz. Altogether, the agency has added seven associates in 2011.
Jacob Metzger
Metzger, who joins MarketSpace as an art director, spent six years as a senior designer at Sheetz, Inc. During his time there, Metzger was responsible for the continual progression of the brand through design, art direction, marketing, and communication strategies. He brings his vast knowledge of design, production, illustration and project management to the MarketSpace team, as well as relevant experience with our food industry and retail clients.
Gillian Moore
Moore, who joins MarketSpace as PR and social media coordinator, comes with three years of experience in tourism, hospitality and lifestyle industries. Beginning her career at an award-winning public relations agency in New York City, she then transitioned to an in-house PR and social media position at the Pocono Mountains Visitor Bureau. Moore’s specialties include media relations, social media, editorial pitching, press material development and writing.
Kaylee Sturm
Sturm joins MarketSpace as a PR and social media specialist with two years of experience in higher education. Sturm began her career at Robert Morris University. There she largely assisted with the university’s brand campaign and spearheaded content development for the university’s website. Sturm’s specialties include copywriting, market research, project management, media relations, website development and social media.
Hannah Matscherz
Matscherz, a business major who joined MarketSpace in March as the agency’s receptionist, has been promoted to junior account executive due to her enthusiasm, organizational skills, and recognized project management expertise. She currently helps manage the agency’s retail account, rue21.
“We are so fortunate to continue to grow our team at MarketSpace,” says Pam Peters, President and CEO of MarketSpace, “The addition of our public relations and social media offering has prompted the internal growth. And we continue to grow our creative team as our existing accounts expand and new clients come aboard.”
For more information on MarketSpace Communications, visit www.marketspacecom.com.
About MarketSpace Communications
MarketSpace Communications is a branding agency that delivers integrated marketing programs in a collaborative, eco-conscious environment. In addition to creating and implementing brands, our core competencies include creative services, interactive design and development, public relations, and marketing planning and implementation for all media, including social outlets. www.marketspacecom.com / http://www.facebook.com/marketspace / www.twitter.com/marketspacecom
