Hughes Agency promotes two senior leaders to Vice President roles, strengthening strategic capabilities for future growth
October 23, 2025
Hughes Agency, a leading full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, today announced the promotion of Amanda Long to Vice President of Client Services and Media and Anna Fisher to Vice President of Events and Creative Services. These strategic leadership appointments reflect the agency’s commitment to deepening its expertise and expanding capabilities to meet evolving client needs.
“Anna and Amanda have consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovative thinking that have been instrumental to our success,” said Velda Hughes, CEO and owner of Hughes Agency. “These well-deserved promotions recognize their outstanding contributions while positioning Hughes Agency to deliver greater value to our clients as we continue to grow and evolve.”
Amanda Long, Vice President of Client Services and Media
Amanda Long: Vice President of Client Services and Media
Long will leverage her nearly 30 years of experience in advertising, branding, public relations, crisis communications and event management to lead integrated marketing strategies for the agency’s diverse client portfolio, which includes Fortune 100 companies, top-tier universities, small businesses and nonprofits.
As Vice President of Client Services and Media, Long will oversee paid media operations, including planning, buying, and optimization across digital, social, traditional, and emerging platforms. She will guide the media team on strategic approaches to audience targeting, while ensuring media campaigns deliver against client KPIs and business objectives.
In addition, she will ensure consistency and excellence in client service delivery, lead the agency’s crisis communications services, and guide account directors and account executives on client management best practices.
A Wake Forest University graduate, Long joined Hughes Agency in 2010 and has built a reputation for delivering exceptional client service and strategic counsel. She has been recognized as GSA Business Report’s 2025 Women of Influence and one of TALK Magazine’s 2022 25 Most Beautiful Women —an honor celebrating positive community impact.
“Amanda’s strategic insight and deep understanding of integrated communications have been invaluable to our clients’ success,” Hughes said. “Her promotion reflects not only her individual achievements but also her ability to mentor and elevate those around her.”
Anna Fisher: Vice President of Events and Creative Services
Anna Fisher: Vice President of Events and Creative Services
In her new role, Fisher will oversee a multidisciplinary team of event planners, graphic designers and social media managers, directing creative services and event management for clients in the nonprofit, corporate, hospitality, higher education and sports sectors. She will continue to lead the production, logistics and fundraising for signature events, including the Greenville Chamber’s Annual Meeting and TD SYNNEX Share the Magic.
Fisher joined Hughes Agency in 2021 as a graphic design and event manager, recently serving as Senior Creative Services Director. An honors graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications, she was recognized as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest in 2024.
“Anna brings a unique combination of creative vision and operational excellence to every project,” Hughes said. “Her ability to seamlessly blend strategy with execution has elevated our creative services and event capabilities to new heights.”
Positioning for the Future
These promotions are part of Hughes Agency’s strategic initiative to strengthen its organizational structure and enhance service delivery across all practice areas. By elevating proven leaders who embody the agency’s values of innovation, collaboration and excellence, Hughes Agency is building a foundation for sustained growth while maintaining the personalized service that has distinguished the firm for nearly 40 years.
“As the communications landscape continues to evolve, we’re investing in the leadership and expertise needed to help our clients navigate new challenges and opportunities,” Hughes added. “Anna and Amanda represent the best of Hughes Agency—talented professionals who combine strategic thinking with hands-on expertise to deliver exceptional results.”
To learn more about Hughes Agency, please visit www.hughes-agency.com.
About Hughes Agency
Hughes Agency is a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising, and event management agency that embodies forty years of marketing and communications expertise for a wide variety of local, regional, national and international clients. To learn more, please visit www.hughes-agency.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook.
