Account Director
Hirons and Company
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinate all media and print activities, interviews for Kaveny + Kroll Trial Lawyers, Rinehart Fertility Center, Anshe Emet Synagogue, Hofeld Law, Imerman’s Angels
JACKIE MEYERS-THOMPSON
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Seasoned public relations professional with all aspects of digital communications, crisis communication and special events management. Professional with strong background in account management and client relations. Known for strategic thinking, effective communication, and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in driving team collaboration, maximizing revenue, and fostering client satisfaction. Reliable and results-focused, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Work History
Partner/Vice President
COPPOCK-MEYERS PUBLIC RELATIONS
01.1989 - Current
- Company Overview: J.D
- Thompson Communications/Coppock-Meyers Public Relations specializes in public relations, promotions and special events in the consumer and professional services areas, charitable/philanthropic arenas, technology, sports, hospitality and entertainment industries
- Coordinated the openings of more than 100 businesses, facilities and productions from the development of the initial business plan, identifying target markets and qualitative leads to initial grassroots marketing efforts to national publicity and marketing programs
- Developed some of the most successful public relations campaigns ever undertaken including working with Angie’s List from their early years with seven employees and four locations to today, where they boast 160 national sites, 400 employees and over 650,000 members nationwide
- Staged the single largest product sampling on behalf of Frito-Lay and PepsiCo in conjunction with Procter & Gamble in the introduction of WOW! Brand Potato Chips, with over 1,000,000 samples distributed over a three-day period through 500 different sites and events
- Produced all written and graphic content for the Official Press Package for the Logo Athletic Group, Puma Authentic Team Apparel, Collegiate Graphics and Starter Corporation
- Developed and coordinated the opening of the first outdoor Midnight Basketball League court in Chicago
- This opening featured participation by Mayor Richard M
- Daley, Harlem Globetrotters and a host of media, sports and political figures
- Coordinated meeting and presentation with Vice President Al Gore at The White House to honor CHA initiatives
- Worked with IHA in the creation and implementation of smART for Life, a fine arts initiative for Elementary students including the involvement of corporate partnership such as The Indianapolis Star, Indiana University and Fifth Third Bank
- Developing communications, public relations and media relations strategies and programs
- Coordinated Annual Meeting and publications
- Deeloped and coordinated a marketing and creative strategy for the
- 999 Cellular Emergency Line including the involvement of Coach Mike Ditka as Spokesman
- J.D
- Thompson Communications/Coppock-Meyers Public Relations specializes in public relations, promotions and special events in the consumer and professional services areas, charitable/philanthropic arenas, technology, sports, hospitality and entertainment industries
- Client List includes: Angie’s List, Marriott Corporation, Cooper Center for Invitro Fertilization, Wiley Publishing, Associated Colleges of Illinois, Huber Financial Group, Anji Online, Harry Caray’s Restaurants, Wernle Children’s Home, Aquent, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inner-City Games Foundation, Chicago Housing Authority, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Frito-Lay, Payton Wells Automotive Group and the Midnight Basketball League
- Client placements include: The TODAY Show, TIME, Business Week, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, USA Today, Washington Post, Dow Jones Investment Advisor, Mutual Funds, Financial Planning, Fortune Small Business and Crain's Business
Director of Marketing
J.R. MANAGEMENT
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Handled all aspects of day to day public relations, promotions, advertising and over 300 special events yearly for MIKE DITKA’S RESTAURANTS (3 locations) including DITKA’S TRACKSIDE at Arlington International Race Course
Media Relations Assistant
CHICAGO CUBS & IOWA CUBS (AAA)
01.1985 - 01.1986
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI05-1984
Skills
PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT
CORPORATE SALES
CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNER
BRAND CONTENT DEVELPMENT
MARKETING STRATEGIST
Languages
French
Timeline
Account Director
Hirons and Company
01.2019 - Current
Partner/Vice President
COPPOCK-MEYERS PUBLIC RELATIONS
01.1989 - Current
Director of Marketing
J.R. MANAGEMENT
01.1986 - 01.1989
Media Relations Assistant
CHICAGO CUBS & IOWA CUBS (AAA)
01.1985 - 01.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
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