Twenty-Year PR Veteran and Renowned Strategist Joins Live Wire
Alexandria,
VA, January 2, 2007 — Live Wire
Media Relations, LLC, one of the top rated
media relations firms in the Washington,
DC area, announced today its newest team
member, Jim Carey.
As a seasoned communications professional,
Carey brings a wealth of experience with
him in the fields of public affairs, grassroots
and technology. He will continue to create
strategic communications plans and aggressive
media campaigns at Live Wire for both regional
and national clients including Raytheon.
“We are so pleased to bring such a
renowned public relations expert on board,” said
Chryssa Zizos, Live Wire Media Relations’ CEO. “His
talent, professionalism, energy, diverse
background and exceptional strategic planning
skills will be an outstanding addition to
our executive team.”
Noted for his highly effective communications
strategies, Carey has more than twenty years
of experience as an advertising/public relations
practitioner. Carey is a former reporter
and grassroots activist as well as the driving
force behind the opening of Ogilvy’s
Moscow office. He also played an integral
part in helping the American Hospital Association
face unique communications challenges during
the most recent national healthcare debate.
He assisted major labor/management committees
balance the delicate issues of employment
and the environment of the Spotted Owl issue
and devised a dynamic media relations outreach
campaign that resulted in the transformation
of a small technology firm into a major industry
player.
In addition to his extensive agency experience,
Carey has also served as the political director
of the Ohio Democratic Party and was hired
by the Democratic National Committee (DNC)
to coordinate its selection of delegates
for the presidential election of 1988. Carey
then served as the executive director of
the Credentials Committee and the political
director of the DNC.
With this extensive media
relations background, Carey will provide
clients with the top level attention and
high degree of professionalism they have
come to expect from Live Wire Media Relations.
Carey holds degrees from Bowling Green State
University and Cleveland State University.
Chryssa Zizos is available to discuss the
growth of Live Wire and the importance of
media relations in enhancing a company's
professional profile. To arrange an interview,
contact Adele Cehrs by phone at (703) 519-1600
Ext. 107.
About Live Wire Media Relations, LLC
Founded in 1998, Live Wire Media Relations, LLC provides innovative, strategic public relations consultation to establish communications objectives, identify media targets, and develop media opportunities and-most importantly-deliver results. Live Wire's seasoned professionals design and implement multi-faceted campaigns that maximize clients' media exposure and deliver messages that influence, persuade, and compel audiences to action. Live Wire's areas of expertise cover media and industry analyst relations, message development, media and presentation skills training, as well as issues and crisis management across a variety of practice areas, including technology, financial services, healthcare, consumer goods/services, federal government, education, and consulting. For more information visit us at www.livewiredc.com.
Contact:
Chryssa I. Zizos
Live Wire Media Relations, LLC
703-519-1600 Ext. 101
czizos@livewiredc.com
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