NEWS
MERRICK TOWLE COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTS MEDIA AND CLIENT SERVICES DIRECTORS
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 13, 2009) – Merrick Towle Communications (MTC), one of the largest full-service advertising agencies and integrated communications firm in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced that Donna Hodge and Joseph I. Sharlip have joined the firm as director of media and director of client services and strategy, respectively. The announcement was made by Glenn Towle, COO and partner of the firm.
A graduate of Howard University, Hodge has more than 15 years of marketing and media experience with advertising agencies such as Adworks, LM&O Advertising and ROI Advertising, Inc. in the Washington, D.C. market, as well as advertising agencies in Chicago.
Sharlip has extensive experience in marketing and advertising with national brands including Verizon, American Electric Power, Comerica Bank and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. A graduate of Temple University and the University of Connecticut where he received his MBA degree, Sharlip's previous agency experience includes positions with Fahlgren, Columbus, Ohio, and Bates Worldwide, New York City.
"Joe and Donna are the consummate communications professionals," said Towle. "They each bring a depth of expertise to the agency that will make important contributions to our commitment of achieving outstanding results for our clients."
