 Kevin Lewis |
Kevin Lewis, an aide to President Obama, has joined Blue Engine Message & Media, the non-partisan strategic communications shop.
He joins from Obama’s staff, whereas chief spokesperson he shaped the post-White House agenda of the former president and sorted out the various demands from media.
Lewis joined the Obama campaign in 2007, served in the White House and handled spokesperson duties for Attorneys General Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch.
Erik Smith, founder of Blue Engine and advertising/messaging guru for the Obama-Biden campaigns, said Lewis will help clients build their brands and protect their reputations.
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