Portland Agency Grady Britton Announces Two New Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 15, 2008) – Local advertising and public relations agency Grady Britton named two new partners: Client Services Director Paige McCarthy and Creative Director Andy Askren.

“This promotion reflects Paige and Andy’s passion for the business and desire to continue the legacy of this agency,” said Grady Britton President, Frank Grady. “The addition of these excellent partners signifies the next chapter of the company.”

McCarthy started at Grady Britton eight years ago as an account manager and has worked with Xerox Network Printers, Boise Cascade Corporation and First Independent Bank. “Frank, Andy and I work incredibly well together,” said McCarthy. “Our partnership with Frank means we can work together to continue to meet and exceed the high standards of client service Grady Britton has maintained for more than 34 years.”

Before coming to Grady Britton, Askren worked with such agencies as D’Arcy, Ogilvy & Mather and FCB, with a client list that includes M&M Mars, Coors Brewing Company and AT&T Wireless. Askren, who has been with the agency for almost five years, said this promotion allows him to further his agency experience with “a company that stands for the culture and process that goes into great advertising.”

While the promotion was made official in March, McCarthy and Askren have acted as agency partners since October 2007.

Defining creative possibility across advertising, media, interactive and p.r. channels to deliver inspired market success for brands; it’s what Grady Britton has done for its clients since 1974. Based in Portland, Oregon, Grady Britton continues to serve businesses with a will to be great.

For more information, please contact:
Lindsay Buchele
503.228.4118
lindsayb@gradybritton.com

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