Cunningham is former Business Editor at Times Herald Record
Goshen, N.Y. (Nov. 22, 2010) — Focus Media, Inc. announced today the appointment of Douglas Cunningham as its Director of Public Relations.
Cunningham is the former business editor and columnist at the Times Herald-Record in Middletown. Most recently, Cunningham served as Communications Director for the successful Congressional campaign of Dr. Nan Hayworth, where he led all communications and media planning, and served as press liaison.
“Doug is a tremendous addition to our firm,” said Josh Sommers, the President and CEO of Focus Media, Inc. “Doug brings a deep background in journalism and private-sector marketing that will provide great value and expertise to our growing portfolio of clients across the New York metropolitan area.”
Cunningham brings 20 years of journalism experience from his work with the Times Herald-Record, where he led the business department from 2000 to 2007. In 1997, he led the startup of the newspaper’s Web site and directed the operation until 1999.
For the Hayworth campaign, Cunningham helped Hayworth secure widespread local and national media attention from the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Associated Press, Fox News, CNN and others. Before his work with Hayworth, Cunningham also did email and Web site marketing for Clarion Safety Systems, LLC, a small printer of safety labels in Milford, Pa.
Josh Sommers started Focus Media in 2002. Today, the agency is a multi-faceted communications organization specializing in public relations, crisis management, market research, advertising, design and Web development. In addition, Focus Media has extensive experience managing issue campaigns and representing developers in controversial land-use matters. The firm is staffed by former award-winning journalists, experienced marketing executives and graphic designers.
Focus Media already has a strong record of growth, and anticipates expanding its work in public relations and issues advocacy with Cunningham on board, said founder Josh Sommers.
More details about Focus can be found at http://www.advertisingandpr.com or at 845-294-3342.
