Mitchell Communications opens offices in New York, Chicago
by July 24, 2013 10:32 am 98 views
Mitchell Communications said Wednesday (July 24) it is opening new offices in New York and Chicago to facilitate its expanding customer base.
The agency has experienced a 530% growth rate over the past five years, according to founder and CEO Elise Mitchell.
“We’re so proud of the opportunities we have to serve our clients – to help them grow their businesses, and connect and engage with their audiences in new and exciting ways,” Mitchell said. “This is what we see as the greatest potential for our future.”
Mitchell Communications Group was acquired last year by the Dentsu Network.
“As part of the Dentsu Network, Mitchell Communications Group can expand its reach and accelerate its growth, serving more clients in more places with their best-in-class approach. The New York and Chicago offices are two great steps forward,” said Tim Andree, president and CEO at Dentsu.
The opening of offices at 32 Avenue of the Americas in New York and at 515 N. State St. in Chicago establishes an on-the-ground presence and closer collaboration with partner agencies mcgarrybowen, 360i and others, as Dentsu builds out a full-service offering that now includes public relations.
To staff its new offices, Mitchell has made the following new hires.
• Sarah Larsen, a former senior vice president with Ogilvy Public Relations, will serve as general manager and senior vice president for the Chicago office.
• Tracy Shea, who has designed digital and social strategies for household brands such as Disney, General Mills, Hard Rock and Pfizer, is vice president of digital and social strategy for the firm. He is in the New York office.
• Dee Bhambhani, previously a senior account supervisor with Hill+Knowlton Strategies, has been named director in the New York office.
The agency will also continue to draw upon the broad expertise of its client service and shared service teams based in Northwest Arkansas, according to the release.
Mitchell’s client base includes Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Procter & Gamble, HIlton Hotels, Southwest Energy, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt.