WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FaceTime Strategy announced today the hiring of Brian Shedd, a marketing veteran with vast experience working with Fortune 500 brands. Brian brings a diverse background of franchise, retail, corporate, transportation, health care and casino marketing to FaceTime Strategy's experienced staff.
Brian comes from The Radiate Group, an Omnicom company, where he worked for brands like Pepsico, Visa, T-Mobile, 7-Eleven, Nokia, Microsoft, Canon, Heineken and AT&T. Brian was instrumental in establishing the first mobile marketing programs for Pepsico and 7-Eleven.
"I'm thrilled to join the FaceTime Strategy team and head up our Southwest Division," said Brian Shedd. "My goal is to scale what FaceTime has built and bring their innovative model to new clients, new markets and new heights."
"Brian will be a great strategic asset to our clients with the proven results he has made with major brands throughout his career, as well as leading FaceTime Strategy's further expansion in the Southwest through organic client growth and strategic agency acquisitions," said Todd Mason, FaceTime's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Brian will be based in FaceTime Strategy's Dallas office but will work with all of FaceTime's national clients. Brian's expertise mixes well with FaceTime's diverse client base, which includes customers in the automotive, healthcare, government, non-profit, retail and franchise industries. His deep appreciation and understanding of data-driven marketing solutions places him in great company with FaceTime's Direct Marketing hub located in Dallas.
About FaceTime Strategy
FaceTime Strategy is a full-service, technology-enabled communications firm. The company provides advertising, marketing, public relations and marketing technology. FaceTime is a return on investment (ROI) focused agency - developing programs that produce quantifiable results and improve client's bottom line. FaceTime Strategy is located in Washington, D.C. with offices in Dallas and Chicago. For more information, call 877.FCE.TIME or visit www.facetimestrategy.com. FaceTime Strategy is a Mason Media Group, LLC Company.