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| Ken Farnaso |
Ken Farnaso, who was press secretary for Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, has joined PLUS Communications as director in its public affairs group.
Prior to joining the staff of the former South Carolina governor, Farnaso was press secretary for SC Senator Tim Scott, and deputy national press secretary for Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign.
Omnicom acquired Plus Communications last September.
Plus provides corporate, crisis communications, coalition building, grassroots mobilization, digital engagment and media relations services.
It is based in Arlington, VA with regional offices in Richmond and Austin.
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