New York-based strategic PR shop Marino has promoted senior director of digital engagement Jennifer Rudolf to the role of senior vice president of digital and brand strategy.
 Jennifer Rudolf |
Rudolf joined Marino in early 2015 from VaynerMedia, where she served as group director and led development of that digital agency's social and content strategy. She previously held account director titles at New York-based creative services shop Relevent and experiential marketing agency Mirrorball, and was also a marketing manager at Adweek and UK-based global fashion retailer French Connection.
Marino, previously known as The Marino Organization, was founded in 1993 by Frank Marino, who was ex-NYC Mayor Ed Koch’s senior VP pf public affairs. Agency clients include Brooklyn Navy Yard Development, McDonald’s, Walmart, Con Edison Solutions and the American Institute of Architects.
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