BRISTOL, Tenn. — Ann Marie French has been promoted to director of strategy for The Corporate Image (TCI), an integrated communications firm headquartered in Bristol, Tennessee.

In her new position, French will advance the continuous growth of TCI and its marketing and advertising division, Corporate Marketing, through existing client development and strategic communications planning. In addition, she will assist in the strategic development of prospective clients for both companies.

A member of TCI since 2013, French’s previous responsibilities as a project manager included executing client projects that involved research, writing and media relations. 

In addition to her experience at TCI, French’s background includes nearly a decade serving as a reporter and freelance writer for a variety of news publications, as well as editor of a weekly newspaper. 

“Ann Marie has proven to be a key strategic asset for our organization, and she plays a vital role in helping our clients achieve their respective goals,” says Jon Lundberg, president and CEO of The Corporate Image. “This transition will provide her an opportunity to increase her strategic involvement in our day-to-day operations, which will be of tremendous benefit to our respected clients.”

A native of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, French holds a master’s degree in journalism and mass communications with a public relations concentration from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire.

“Working with The Corporate Image’s award-winning team and our diverse clientele has been a great experience,” French says. “I appreciate the opportunity to work closely with our clients to develop and implement strategies that will enhance their business operations and, in turn, benefit their communities.”

French resides in Johnson City, Tennessee, with her husband, Scott, and their two daughters.

Founded in 1993, The Corporate Image is an integrated public relations and marketing firm that specializes in strategic corporate communications. Corporate Marketing, founded in 1997, designs, develops and implements targeted marketing and advertising strategies for clients.

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 For more information contact
Robbie Phillips, vice president, The Corporate Image, at 800-476-7459
or visit the company at www.corporatepr.com.