Bolsters account management team with recent addition
(Goshen, NY) October 24, 2011— Focus Media, Inc. has announced Gabrielle Vanderhoof has joined the firm as marketing and public relations coordinator.
In her role, Vanderhoof is responsible providing marketing and public relations support to the firm’s account executives, under the direction of Tony Morino, vice president of client services.
“Gaby has quickly become a rising star on our team,” said Josh Sommers, president and CEO of Focus Media. “Her assistance on several important projects for clients such as Walden Savings Bank, Ulster County Tourism and The Ruby Group has been invaluable.”
Prior to joining Focus, Vanderhoof worked with Be & D, a luxury handbag and accessories designer based in Manhattan, as well as internships several regional companies including Relais & Chateau hotel and Glenmere Mansion in Chester, N.Y.
Vanderhoof is a graduate of Binghamton University in upstate New York, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and French earlier this year.
ABOUT FOCUS MEDIA
Josh Sommers started Focus Media in 2002. Today, the agency is a multi-faceted communications organization specializing in public relations, advertising, market research, crisis management, design and Web development. Clients include Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation, Jacobowitz & Gubits, Orange Regional Medical Center, Ulster County Tourism and Walden Savings Bank. In addition, Focus Media has extensive experience managing issue advocacy and political campaigns. The firm, ranked the fastest growing public relations agency in the eastern U.S. by PR Week, is staffed by former award-winning journalists, experienced marketing executives and graphic designers. More details about Focus Media can be found at www.advertisingandpr.com or at 845-294-3342.
