Account Executive
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CONTACT: Troy Gravitt Connect Public Relations 703-234-5498
troyg@connectpr.com
CONNECT PR PROMOTES DAVID FORSTROM TO ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
HERNDON, Virginia - January 11, 2006 - Connect Public Relations,
a leading high-tech PR firm, announced today that it has
promoted David Forstrom from account supervisor to account
director. In his six years with the firm, Forstrom has quickly
risen through the ranks, managing an array of clients and
chartering the company's East Coast presence.
"David has been instrumental in the growth of Connect PR and the
relationship that it maintains with its clients," said Holly
Hagerman, senior partner at Connect PR. "His creative strategy,
dedication, and leadership qualities have been key to our
clients' as well as our firm's success."
Forstrom specializes in developing communication programs that
reach diverse audiences--from business and financial press to
trade industry influencers, and both micro and vertical media.
He has counseled a variety of high-tech companies spanning the
spectrum from networking and wireless solutions to CRM and
information security. By establishing multi-faceted and
aggressive PR programs, he has furthered his clients' efforts in
the areas of executive visibility, message development, media
and analyst relations, product evaluations, corporate profiles
and acquisitions.
In his new role, Forstrom will continue to lead the company's
expansion in the eastern region, direct client strategic
planning and execution, develop and integrate new micro media
practices, and serve in a key employee mentorship role.
Prior to joining Connect PR, Forstrom worked for the Utah
Governor's Office coordinating all media relations and event
planning for the Commission on Volunteers. He also managed
accounts with Bradley Public Relations at Brigham Young
University, his alma mater, and provided counsel to an ISP
start-up.
About Connect Public Relations Connect Public Relations is a
high-tech public relations firm with offices in Provo, Utah, San
Francisco and Washington, D.C. For 15 years Connect has
specialized in media relations for the connectivity and Internet
infrastructure industries, representing the top networking,
e-business and software vendors in the world, such as Symantec,
Siemens and F5 Networks. In its first year of eligibility,
Connect - then called Network Associates - was ranked No. 220 on
the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing privately held
companies in America. For additional information about Connect,
visit www.connectpr.com.