2013-09-11

Seasoned PR, social media and marketing executive to drive integrated marketing communications programs and product launches

PRESS RELEASE: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Sept. 10, 2013 – Amendola Communications, a full-service, national award-winning  public relations (PR) and marketing communications  firm specializing in healthcare, healthcare IT and technology, appointed Marcia G. Rhodes as Regional Managing Director. Rhodes will manage several high profile national and local accounts that incorporate high level branding, marketing, PR and advertising programs to drive brand awareness and introduce new programs, products and services.

 Welcoming Marcia to the Amendola award-winning agency and team, CEO, Jodi Amendola states, “Marcia is one of the Valley’s top public relations and marketing pros. She brings a global perspective and experience in multiple sectors in growing and creating brands. She is a great addition to our team and I am confident that she will drive accelerated growth and help clients maximize their program investments.”

Rhodes is an award-winning, experienced communications professional who has developed and led national communication campaigns for several global organizations. Prior to joining AC, she was Manager, Public Relations for WorldatWork, a global nonprofit human resources association where she led executive communications, thought leadership programs and media/blogger relations in the U.S., UK and other countries for more than seven years. Rhodes’ experience also includes 11 years as Senior Marketing Communications Manager for Accenture’s Government and Education practice.

Rhodes has successfully placed client stories in hundreds of tier-one media outlets and been personally quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Sun-Times, San Jose Mercury News, Columbus Dispatch, The Houston Chronicle, The Arizona Republic, Phoenix Business Journal, and several trade publications.

Rhodes obtained a M.A. in International Communications from the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash., and a B.A. in Communications from the University of the Philippines.

With a team of experienced and seasoned PR professionals, AC develops and implements public relations, social media, messaging/branding, web design and marketing programs for a diversified healthcare, HIT and technology client base. AC provides extensive strategic counsel and helps clients – ranging from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies – achieve their business objectives including market expansion, strategic acquisition, or a public offering.

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About Amendola Communications

Amendola Communications is a full-service, national public relations, social media and marketing communications firm serving the healthcare, healthcare IT, pharmaceutical, and high tech industries. AC’s award-winning PR pros combine creativity, a strategic approach and tactical excellence to implement targeted programs that contribute to clients’ bottom-line success. Their deep industry knowledge and long-standing media, blogger and analyst relationships enable them to position clients as thought leaders and differentiate them from the competition. For more information, contact Jodi Amendola at 480-664-8412 ext. 11, jamendola@ACmarketingPR.com, visit www.acmarketingpr.com, follow us on Twitter and find us on Facebook.

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Media Contact:

Jodi Amendola

Amendola Communications

480-664-8412 ext. 11

jamendola@acmarketingpr.com

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