AAF- Fort Worth News

Blankenship & Hanna

Fort Worth, Texas – Nov. 16, 2007– The Balcom Agency announced the promotions of Chip Hanna and Brian Blankenship to the agency’s interactive marketing practice. “All businesses must have an online presence in today’s consumer/business world,” said Stuart Balcom, the agency’s president. “Chip and Brian are on the forefront of technology and interactive marketing trends, and are already creating powerful e-marketing solutions for our clients.”

Brian Blankenship – Interactive Development Director

Blankenship has been promoted to interactive development director. In this position, he will oversee the design and development of Web sites and other interactive media.

Blankenship joined the Balcom Agency a year ago as senior art director and has already played an integral part in creating award-winning Web sites, advertising campaigns and collateral for clients such as The Neeley School of Business at TCU, Cimarron Hills and Henry House Foundation.

Prior to the Balcom Agency, Blankenship ran his own creative shop and started several successful Internet companies. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Texas and is a long-standing member of the American Institute of Graphic Artists.

Chip Hanna – Interactive Account Director

Hanna has been promoted to interactive account director and will work with clients in developing e-marketing strategies. Previously, he served on the advertising account team and worked with clients such as Nocona Athletic Goods Company, Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County, and Customized Communications, Inc.

Hanna is a 2006 graduate of Texas Christian University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism: advertising and public relations. At TCU he served as visual art director for the school’s ranked 2006 American Advertising Federation’s Student Advertising Competition.

About Balcom Agency

Founded in 1993, the Balcom Agency provides its clients with comprehensive advertising, public relations and marketing solutions to various business challenges. The agency’s roster also includes such local, regional and national clients as Justin Boots, Justin Original Workboots, Tony Lama, Texas Health Resources, Southwest Bank, Alcon Laboratories, Neeley School of Business at TCU, Barnett Shale Energy Education Council, and Colonial Savings. Visit www.balcomagency.com<http://www.balcomagency.com> to learn more.

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