Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations® Hires Swanson In Healthcare Division

Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations®, a full-service, integrated strategic marketing services firm, announced today the addition of Ashley Swanson as account manager. Swanson will focus her efforts on supporting the agency's clients in its growing healthcare division, serving as a client contact and media buyer.

"Every new hire is an opportunity to strengthen our already excellent team,” said Ken Schaefer, president at Blanchard Schaefer. “ Adding Ashley does just that for our healthcare group which continues to grow. We’ve added two large accounts to our healthcare roster this year and our proven results in this segment continues to open many doors for us.”

Prior to joining the agency, Swanson gained experience in advertising and public relations with Ayres Kahler Brand Navigation in Omaha, Nebraska. As an account manager for Ayres Kahler, Swanson represented nine accounts from various industries by managing the tactical implementation of marketing strategies. Specializing in collateral and print advertising, Swanson balanced internal agency organization with external client expectation with success.

Swanson graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006 with a dual degree in business administration-marketing and communication studies from Texas Christian University. A member of a variety of honor societies and organizations, she achieved a 4.0 in both majors during her collegiate years while working as an account executive intern at GCG Advertising in Fort Worth.

“I am pleased to have the opportunity to be a part of the unique and rewarding culture at Blanchard Schaefer, a culture conducive to the creation of concise and collaborative creative for our clients,” said Swanson. “Collectively, this company has an invaluable breadth of strategic marketing knowledge, fostering each member to individually thrive while growing as a united agency front. It’s an honor to be invited to join this team and further my career with the direction and support of well-respected, seasoned professionals.”

About Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations

Blanchard Schaefer Advertising & Public Relations, an award-winning strategic marketing services firm, offers a full array of advertising and public relations expertise and services with a focus in the healthcare, supply chain/logistics/transportation, technology, multi-location/franchise, health and beauty and building/construction industries. Its client-tailored strategic marketing services include proficiency and innovation in research, complete identity/collateral development, branding, creative, media placement, news generation/dissemination, media relations and trade show and speaking engagement coordination. Based in Arlington, Texas, Blanchard Schaefer serves clients across the United States. For more information, visit www.bsapr.com.