Crawford Strategy continues growth, adds three new employees

GREENVILLE, SC – May 23, 2012 – Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and public relations company, welcomes Price Atkinson, Allison Crutcher and Kathryn Moore to its team.

“In just a little more than two years, our firm has grown substantially in terms of our number of clients, the size of our team and the types of services we offer,” said company president Marion Crawford. “We now provide clients with everything from website development and social media to event management and advertising campaigns. Price, Allison and Kathryn bring skills that will help us continue to deliver outstanding results for our clients.”

Atkinson will serve as public relations director. An Upstate native, he is an award-winning journalist who spent six years as communications director for U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis (R-Greenville). Most recently, he served as deputy press secretary for America’s Health Insurance Plans, a national trade association. Atkinson has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Kentucky, where he was a three-year letterman as a member of the swim team.

Crutcher (left) will serve as an account executive. A journalism graduate from the University of Georgia, Crutcher has worked in both the Greenville and Atlanta markets for organizations such as Turner Broadcasting System Inc.and the Georgia Institute of Technology. She most recently worked as a licensed real estate sales assistant with Coldwell Banker Caine.

Moore (right) will serve as an account manager. She comes from Erwin Penland, where she was an account executive managing the development of business-to-business marketing materials for Verizon Wireless. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and an MBA from the University of Georgia. Moore has also worked in marketing positions with familiar brands such as Atlanta Bread Co., Lacoste and Michelin.

About Crawford Strategy
Crawford Strategy is a full-service marketing and public relations company located in Greenville, S.C. It has 21 employees and provides a full complement of marketing and PR capabilities, including brand development, strategic planning, media relations and special event management. Crawford Strategy is known for providing exceptional, highly responsive customer service and driving significant results for its clients. The company’s creative work has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally through programs such as the Hermes Awards, MarCom Awards and Wallie Awards. Most recently, Crawford Strategy earned a Mercury Award, Mercury Award of Merit and Silver Wing Award from the South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. To learn more, visit www.crawfordstrategy.com. Follow us on Twitter.