Mfa Marketing and PR has promoted Samantha Lacher to VP. She has been with the agency for more than a decade working with Westin Resorts and Hotels, giggle and KaBOOM!. The travel PR expert has headed up international communications for the Cayman Islands Dept. of Tourism and partnerships with Colonial Williamsburg and the Smithsonian Museum.
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| (L to R) Amelie Bruzat, Cynthia Patnode and Samantha Lacher |
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Cynthia Patnode is now senior account supervisor. Since coming to Mfa in 2014, she has taken the lead with the agency’s beauty, consumer products and wellness practices. Patnode’s current client work includes Cannondale and Schwinn, Cross, Journeymen, OluKai and Roam Fitness.
Amelie Bruzat joins Patnode as senior account supervisor. The five-year Mfa veteran takes care of culinary and luxury PR for New York City restaurants Charlie Bird and Pasquale Jones, Chatham Bars Inn and Aspen’s The Little Nell as well as travel accounts Dart Real Estate and Ski Utah.
Mfa was founded in 1994 by CEO Missy Farren.
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