Chernoff Newman Announces New Hire

COLUMBIA, SC – April 7, 2008 – Chernoff Newman, a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm, announces the addition of a new employee to its Columbia office.

A contract employee with Chernoff Newman for more than seven months, Saundra Barrett joins the Chernoff team as an interactive designer. A 2007 graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va, Barrett received her B.S. degree in Media Arts and Design with a concentration in interactive multimedia. Prior to her employment with Chernoff Newman, Barrett worked as a freelance web designer and manager for Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate, Nancy C. Stellhorn gallery and Martha Rhodes gallery. At Chernoff Newman, Barrett hopes to continue to excel in her field and use her experience to reach the interactive goals of both her clients and the company.

“As we continue to grow and expand our interactive department at Chernoff Newman, we are excited to bring on board somebody as talented as Saundra,” said Tony Mizzell, vice-president of interactive marketing at Chernoff Newman. “Today, interactive marketing is at the forefront of new business development and Chernoff Newman is excited about working with our clients and our creative teams to achieve our goals through these new methods.”

Recognized as one of the top firms in the Southeast, Chernoff Newman is a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing communications firm with offices in Columbia, Charleston, Pawleys Island, S.C. and Orlando, Fla. Through a client-focused approach, Chernoff Newman consistently develops and implements successful communications efforts for a variety of clients, including leaders in banking, education, energy, food services, health care, technology, tourism and more. For more information, visit www.chernoffnewman.com.