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| Mary Jo Behrman |
Mary Jo Behrman has joined Edelman after a nine-year stint at Golin, where she rose to the executive VP digital experience and head of innovation post.
At the Interpublic unit, she worked with Walmart, General Mills and Allstate.
She handled enterprise transformation, predictive storytelling, influencer integration, reputation management and product promotion.
At Edelman’s Chicago office, Behrman holds the managing director, digital title.
Kevin Cook, Edelman Chicago president, expects Behrman’s “background in mathematics, sharp analytical lens and deep experience in predictive storytelling will sharpen our data and intelligence capabilities, delivering even better service for our clients.”


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