03/16/2010

Agency strengthens account services team with hiring of Paul Chernin

Conshohocken, PA, March 16, 2010 –To accommodate recent agency growth, Diccicco Battista Communications, a full-service brand communications firm, announced today it has increased the scope of its account management team with the promotion of Kasey Johnsen to account supervisor and the hiring of Paul Chernin as account manager.

Originally hired in October 2008, Johnsen quickly established herself as a capable and experienced professional who could lead client relationships while helping to secure new business opportunities. She has lead the NextGen Healthcare Information Systems account for the agency and was a driving force in acquiring the company’s newest client - UK HealthCare.

Prior to joining the company, Johnsen was as senior account manager at Banahan Communications, Inc., leading the creation and development of award winning advertising campaigns for clients such as Mount Sinai Medical Center and Arizona Heart Institute. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Arizona State University.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kasey for nearly two years and have witnessed her continued growth in the pursuit of the best possible results for her clients,” said Mike Diccicco, president of Diccicco Battista Communications. “Kasey is a central member of the DBC team and we’re proud to recognize her dedication as she moves into the role of account supervisor.”

Chernin is the newest member of the account management team, assuming the position of account manager. Before joining Diccicco Battista, he was an account executive at The Star Group. At Diccicco Battista, Chernin will support various agency accounts including AAA and UK HealthCare.

About Diccicco Battista Communications
Diccicco Battista Communications is a full-service marketing communications firm, which provides advertising, public relations, media and interactive support to some of the world’s most well known brands. DBC creates, develops and executes fully integrated marketing campaigns and provides award-winning brand management and messaging strategies to a broad range of consumer, business-to-business and nonprofit clients. DBC is a member of ICOM, a global network of marketing communications agencies, the Public Relations Society of America, and the Philadelphia Ad Club. For more information, please visit us online at www.DBCWorks.com.

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