Largemouth Communications Announces New Hires

Largemouth Communications Announces New Hires

DURHAM, N.C.May 18, 2016 – Largemouth Communications, a full-service public relations firm, today announced the hire of Mark Van Hook as an account supervisor, as well as three new account coordinators: Jennifer Caro, Lauren Pershke and Hope Pittard.

As account supervisor, Van Hook will lead public relations strategy, media campaign development and oversee tactical execution projects for key clients, including Eaton’s Electrical Sector programs and The Independence Fund. Van Hook was formerly a senior account executive at a Raleigh-based integrated agency before transitioning to Largemouth, and prior to that, he worked for nine years at agencies in New York and Boston. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in communication Elon University in 2003 and his Master of Arts in cinema studies from New York University in 2009.

Largemouth’s newest account coordinators – Caro, Pershke and Pittard will contribute to their respective accounts with writing, research, social media and agency media relations as account coordinators.

Caro will contribute to Largemouth’s clients including the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, MyEyeDr., Rho, Cenduit, Circle K and United Healthcare. Caro was previously an account coordinator at a local PR agency after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Elon University’s School of Communication, with a concentration in strategic communications and a minor in sport and event management.

Pershke will support Largemouth’s clients including Eaton Power Quality, LORD Corporation, RBC Bank, Sensus and United Healthcare. Pershke graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’ in their School of Media and Journalism with a concentration in public relations.

Pittard will assist Largemouth’s clients including Hooters, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride, Triangle Town Center, The Independence Fund, Eaton and Southeastern Freight Lines. Pittard was previously a media relations specialist at FleishmanHillard in New York City office after graduating from East Carolina University’s School of Communication, with a concentration in public relations.

“I am ecstatic to welcome Mark, Hope, Jennifer and Lauren to the Largemouth team,” said Brandon Bryce, president and CEO of Largemouth Communications. “This growth showcases Largemouth’s commitment to serving our clients well, and I know that our new hires will drive big ideas, big impact and big stories for our valuable partners.”

 

About Largemouth Communications

Largemouth Communications is a full-service public relations firm focused on providing media relations services to both business-to-business and consumer-facing companies with local, regional, national and global communications needs. Largemouth strives to create public relations programs to meet each client's unique needs by developing strategies through three core communication channels: news media, digital/social media and corporate communications. Largemouth was established in 2005 and serves the Mid-Atlantic region from its headquarters in Research Triangle Park, N.C., along with its Pittsburgh office. For more information, please visit www.largemouthpr.com.  

 

Media Contact:

Kelly Propst

Largemouth Communications

919-459-6453

kelly@largemouthpr.com

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