NEWS

(Beltsville, Maryland) – Harry L. Merrick IV, President and Chief Executive Officer of Merrick Towle Communications (MTC), announced that Reneé Yarrington has joined the agency as an Account and Creative Services Executive, and that she will spearhead its new business development initiatives focusing on expansion into the Southeast United States. Reneé will oversee MTC Southeast from Kennesaw, Georgia, and will provide marketing consultation, creative direction and project management services for accounts in this region.

“Reneé brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Merrick Towle,” stated Harry Merrick. “She was selected for this position based on her proven track record in the new business development and marketing arenas. I am confident that Reneé will foster the agency’s continued growth.”

Prior to joining MTC, Renee managed multiple campaigns within the property management industry and focused on corporate marketing, project management and new business development. Throughout her career, the Property Management Association, the Printing Industry of Georgia and the Public Relations Association of Florida have recognized Reneé’s work.

Reneé holds a Master of Arts degree in Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising, both from the University of Florida. In her free time, Reneé is an avid triathlon competitor. She recently entered the 6th Annual Turtle Crawl Triathlon held on Jekyll Island, Georgia, which benefited the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Reneé finished second in her age group and is looking forward to her next race, the Escape to Bermuda, in November, 2008.

About Merrick Towle Communications:
Merrick Towle Communications was founded in 1985 and is currently ranked by Washington Business Journal as the 3rd largest advertising agency in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. region. MTC is a full-service, integrated communications firm with expertise ranging from account planning and brand strategy to creative services that encompass all aspects of traditional and digital media. The creative, marketing and media professionals at Merrick Towle offer clients effective, measurable, results-oriented solutions.

For more information about Merrick Towle Communications, please contact Annette Picon, Director of Media and Public Relations, at 301.974.6028.