SUSAN McCOY ~ Our idea generator, strategic planner and key buzz maker at IMPACT. Well known in garden-writing circles, she is active in Garden Writers Association of America, a member of the National Gardening Association, American Horticultural Society, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and a speaker in the field. Prior to founding IMPACT in 1987, she worked in both agency and corporate marketing and public relations. Involved in both the business and non-profit communities, she graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Masters of Journalism, specializing in public
Susan@gardenmediagroup.com
STACEY PIERSON ~ Our green industry trade and product placement specialist, Stacey works to build brand awareness by increasing media exposure, launching new products, maintaining relationships with national and state associations and coordinating events. She has secured national placements for her clients in Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes & Gardens, House & Garden, and Garden Design to name a few. She has a BS degree from The Pennsylvania State University and is an active volunteer with the
Penn State Alumni Association and the American Cancer Society. Contact Stacey at:
Stacey@gardenmediagroup.com
CINDY COMBS ~ An avid gardener, gardening business owner, and experienced marketer and public relations professional, Cindy represents Garden Media Group™ clients to the media in the gardening mecca of Washington, Oregon and northern California. Based in Seattle, she focuses on crafting and executing multifaceted campaigns with a local spin to capture the attention of gardeners in the lucrative Northwest market. Cindy is active in Garden Writers Association and numerous horticultural interest groups. Contact Cindy at:
Cindy@gardenmediagroup.com
KAREN CREELY ~ Experienced in advertising, communications, marketing and promotions, Karen’s background has varied as the Sales Promotion Coordinator at Philadelphia’s WBEB Radio (B101.1 FM), Communications Manager for Philadelphia’s historic Walnut Street Theatre and PR/Creative Consultant for Main Line Health System. She worked with Harmelin Media and also promoted WHYY’s War Letters Project on the USS Battleship New Jersey. Karen primarily will be providing Customer Relations to and creating ‘Buzz’ for GMG’s clients through the GMG’s blog ‘The Garden Plot’. Contact Karen at:
Karen@gardenmediagroup.com
LYNNE WHELAN ~ Our chief story teller, first cultivated a "blended garden"
behind her farmhouse, shortly after graduating from Penn State with a degree in Human Development and the Arts. She has been a screenwriter and producer for television
and documentary films and has ghost written memoirs. As a marketing consultant, she developed creative concepts and wrote collateral materials. Before joining GMG, Lynne was executive director for the Pennsylvania division of the National Child Care Association where she managed sales and marketing, wrote newsletters, and designed and presented training seminars. Contact Lynne at: lynne@gardenmediagroup.com
TRACEY BROWN ~ With her love of numbers and creative flare, Tracey is IMPACT's
office manager and bookkeeper. She runs the office, handles the books,
supports the staff, manages the web site and adds creative input.
Helping out wherever needed while remaining calm under the gun, her years experience keeps our office running smoothly. Contact Tracey at:
Tracey@gardenmediagroup.com
PEGGY FOSTER ~ With an
education and work history in radio, television and marketing, Peggy
tracks, compiles and analyzes our clients' Media Hits. "There's a
lot of excitement watching a client's numbers grow, knowing the efforts
of the GMG team are meeting the client's aims and goals". She is
the queen of one-liners and provides comic relief when needed.
"I just love my job" is how she sees her work with the Garden Media
Group. Contact Peggy at:
Peggy@gardenmediagroup.com
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