Vehr Communications Celebrates 3rd Anniversary
This edition of March Forth marks the third anniversary of Vehr Communications. Wow! Three years have gone by faster than Apollo Ohno and Lindsay Vonn in Vancouver.
As I reflect on the good work we have done (of which we are very proud) for really fantastic clients (of whom we are even more proud), my mind goes to the professionals who work here. After all, if someone hires Vehr Communications to develop and implement a strategic communications program, they're really hiring the combined talents, knowledge and experiences of the people who work here. Of these guys, I couldn't be more proud.
So, it is my distinct pleasure to introduce each of them to you. Please meet them below. Link over to their profiles on our Web site. Develop your own sense of what great professionals they are.
Thanks for reading March Forth. And, oh yeah, please think about Vehr Communications if you, or someone you know, can benefit from the strategic communications services we provide.
Sincerely,
Nicholas J. Vehr
President
 Stacy Stufft knows how to build reputations and brands. With 12 years of agency experience focusing on consumer goods and b2b companies, she develops communications strategies to connect with critical audiences.
In addition to working with clients, Stacy also has agency leadership experience that gives her a unique business perspective. She's managed a practice group, established employee policies, balanced budgets and led new business efforts.
 Laura Phillips has the diverse communications experience to connect with a wide range of audiences.
Laura's years of agency public relations experience have enabled her to delve deep into many businesses and to wear many hats. She has helped launch products, promote events, develop key messages and media strategy and position clients as expert sources through both proactive and responsive media relations.
 Sydney McHugh has been an independent public relations consultant and media coach since 2003, following a 27-year career in Procter & Gamble's External Relations organizations. She works as a consultant for select Vehr Communications clients.
Sydney provides media and message development coaching for senior executives, managers and physicians at organizations such as P&G, Sunny Delight Beverages Co., Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Cincinnati Museum Center. She also provides issues management counsel and develops written communications.
 Katie Fox Denis joined Vehr Communications in March 2009 when she returned home to Cincinnati after five years on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Katie has crafted communications strategies, worked directly with local and national press, coordinated media events and directed image and messaging for print and television advertising campaigns.
 Amy Jones brings extensive marketing, research, and new media experience to the Vehr Communications team.
Amy is deeply committed to the clients she serves and pays great attention to the details of their programs of work.
 Kelsey Clark is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Corporate Communications. Kelsey joined Vehr Communications in January 2008.
Kelsey worked for nearly 2 years for the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau as a Sales Associate and Marketing Coordinator. In May 2009, she completed her studies at the University of Cincinnati where she received her Master's degree in Social Work.
 Sandy Daugherty serves as the office manager for Vehr Communications and is the glue holding our office together.
Sandy's experience, organizational skills and ability to maintain and grow relationships make her an indispensable asset to Vehr Communications.
Lindsay Vehr is a graduate of Miami University. She has joined Vehr Communications as a part-time marketing assistant.
Lindsay is currently completing her studies through Miami University's Ohio Writing Project where she expects to receive her Masters of Arts in Teaching this summer.
Lindsay is responsible for the creation and distribution of this Vehr Communications e-newsletter, March Forth.
 Erica Olenski recently joined Vehr Communications as a public relations intern.
Prior to joining Vehr Communications, Erica served as the event marketing intern at ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Irving, Texas. She also served as the marketing intern for the Xavier University Athletic Department.
Erica will graduate this May with a degree in public relations from Xavier University.
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This edition of March Forth provides links (on right) to some excellent blog discussions for building strategic communications plans.
As practitioners, we use communications to manage reputations, build relationships and deliver results. The Internet is changing how we do it, but how we have always done it is just as important.
We hope the connections we provide here, and the various additional news outlets and blogs we connect to on the Vehr Communications' Web site, help you to understand this rapidly changing industry as much as they help us.
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February 2, 2010
(Five Ways to Find (Google) Love)
January 4, 2010
(New Year, New Media)
December 1, 2009
(Internal Communications: Why Engaging Your Employees Can Help Your Business)
November 1, 2009
(Doing Good is Good for Business)
October 5, 2009
(Media Relations and Social Media: Are You Ready?)
September 1, 2009
(Integrated Marketing- Now More Than Ever)
August 3, 2009
(Crisis Communications: Why You Need a Plan)
July 6, 2009
(Internal Communications:
Engaging Employees Boosts Business)
June 1, 2009
(Social Media Strategies...Managing Business Relationships)
May 1, 2009
(Your Communications Program: More Marathon Than Sprint)
April 3, 2009
(Spring Cleaning ... Web Site Maintenance and Promotion)
March 5, 2009
(Taking an Integrated Approach to Marketing)
February 3, 2009
(Branding ... the Heart of a Strong Marketing Plan)
January 6, 2009
(New Year, New Media)
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