Risdall McKinney Public Relations Continues Expansion with Newest Addition
NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. – Risdall McKinney Public Relations announces the addition of Melissa Neill, senior account executive.
“Nearly a year after forming Risdall McKinney Public Relations, we are seeing tremendous organic and new business growth,” said Rose McKinney, APR, president of Risdall McKinney. “Hiring Melissa will allow us to meet increasing client needs while providing them with more well-rounded staff backgrounds.”
Neill has a varied experiences working for both corporations and agencies. Prior to joining Risdall McKinney, Neill worked for Weber Shandwick where she focused her efforts on the multi-faceted Honeywell account. Her industry experience includes: aerospace, electronics manufacturing services and integrated supply chain, building solutions, education, security, home product, process automation, fertilizer mining and touring productions.
“Having worked with clients on both internal and external communications, my goal has always been to help organizations effectively communicate with all stakeholders,” said Neill. “I’m excited to be joining an agency that shares the same goal for its clients and its staff.”
Earlier in her career, Neill worked in the corporate communications department at Mesaba Airlines where she honed her skills as a public relations professional.
Neill holds a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication from the University of Minnesota.
About Risdall McKinney Public Relations
Risdall McKinney Public Relations is an integrated, marketing-oriented PR agency headquartered in New Brighton, Minn. With 2006 billings of $3.3 million, the agency is ranked as the 7th largest PR firm in Minnesota. Its client roster includes local, national and international work for business-to-business and consumer accounts.
About Risdall Marketing Group
Founded in 1972 as Risdall Advertising Agency, Risdall Marketing Group has annual capitalized billings of $153 million and over 60 employees. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., Risdall is heralded as one of the oldest and most successful agencies in the Twin Cities market and is recognized nationally for its leading-edge interactive marketing capabilities. The full-service agency embraces an integrated approach offering marketing, advertising, public relations, promotion and collateral development, traditional and interactive media, research and fundraising capabilities.
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