Stanton Communications seeks a communications specialist with 3-5 years experience in media placement and public affairs communications.

Ideal candidate has a background in policy communications and issues management along with a proven ability to develop and retain consistently effective and interactive relationships with regional, national and international media. Professionals able to demonstrate success interacting with consumer, trade and policy journalists, preparing written materials such as by-lined articles and speeches, communicating with traditional and new social media about a broad variety of public affairs issues and securing high-impact placements should apply. Agency experience preferred.

We are a team of professionals in a collegial setting where everyone's opinions and ideas count. Email your qualifications and salary requirements to washingtonoffice@stantoncomm.com

Stanton Communications, Inc. launched an executive roundtable program for 2008 designed to bring clients and friends of the firm together with thought leaders from a variety of critical fields. The goal is to exchange ideas and promote dialogue on key issues facing business and society.

The inaugural event of the roundtable series occurred in January in the firm’s New York City office. Featured guest speaker Jim Cooper, Business Week’s senior editor and Business Outlook columnist discussed his views on the top ten issues shaping the outlook for the economy in 2008. Much as he does weekly in his Business Outlook column, Jim also commented on the latest economic news and forecast for the financial markets.

Following Jim’s formal presentation, a dialogue session covered topics ranging from important lessons learned in 2007 to what to expect from the Federal Reserve and the biggest risks for the upcoming year.

“The event was extremely informative and afforded participants the opportunity to learn about and discuss subjects relevant to all businesses and industries as we begin a new year” said Rick Leonard, Managing Director of Stanton Communications’ New York office. “This was the first event in a series that we plan to expand throughout the upcoming year.”

The next roundtable program is scheduled for May in the Washington, D.C. office of Stanton Communications. The session will focus on the political campaigns at that moment and the outlook for the coming year in politics. A featured speaker will be announced soon.

Attendance at the roundtable sessions is by invitation only. For information or an invitation, please contact: roundtable@stantoncomm.com

Move Signals Leadership Growth in all Three Offices

Stanton Communications, Inc. announced that three senior account professionals have been promoted to vice president. Angelica Colantuoni in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, Jessica Trzyna in the Baltimore office, and Meghan Weber in the New York each have been recognized with this promotion.

As vice presidents, Colantuoni, Trzyna, and Weber assume increased responsibilities for business development and day-to-day management of client services. Additionally, they take on an added role in fostering the development of other professionals in each of the firm's three offices.

Angelica Colantuoni joined the firm in 2004, bringing extensive experience in public affairs, crisis communications, media relations, and event planning to the Stanton Communications team. For the past three years, she has managed the Denny's account in the firm's D.C. headquarters.

Jessica Trzyna specializes in strategic media relations on behalf of the firm's technology, commercial real estate, and education clients, including Sprint, Wexford Science + Technology, and Duke Realty Corporation.

Meghan Weber joined the New York City office of Stanton Communications in 2005. A senior media relations and corporate brand positioning expert with international experience, she counsels U.S.-based clients such as Sprint and Asia-based clients such as Hexaware Technologies and Vimicro.

Lori Russo, Vice President, Stanton Communications

Lori Russo, Vice President of Stanton Communications, Inc., was named to the first-ever “40 Under 40” ranking compiled by PRWeek, a leading industry trade magazine. The list included peer-nominated professionals who already have achieved a record of professional success that distinguishes them in the communications industry and marks them as the creative “Next Generation” of PR leaders.

Moving from an entry-level account coordinator in 1999 to a Vice President managing major national and international clients, Lori Russo, 30, is a "key reason for our success and progress over recent years," according to Stanton Communications president Peter V. Stanton.

In the past year alone, Lori helped the Adventure Sports Center win international acclaim for its launch of a mountaintop whitewater course - the first in the world. She managed global issue initiatives for W.L. Gore & Associates, makers of Gore-Tex. She also was named to the National Press Club’s distinguished luncheon speakers committee and currently chairs its Centennial Celebration Committee.

Lori is a former assignment editor and producer for the ABC Television affiliate in Baltimore.

"Stanton Communications Feels Just Like Family"

November, 2007 (Washington, DC) – Washingtonian Magazine named Stanton Communications, Inc. a “Great Place to Work” in Washington for 2007. The announcement came in the publication's special edition on employment environments in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Other companies recognized included: B.F. Saul Company, Marriott International and Booz Allen Hamilton, among others. In recognizing Stanton Communications, the magazine’s editors noted that the firm offers a culture that feels “just like family,” respecting the importance of a work/life balance and employee flexibility to spend time with their loved ones.

Stanton Communications was selected from 225 nominated companies in the DC area. According to Washingtonian editors, winners were evaluated on salary and benefits, interesting work, flexible schedules, friendly offices, and the chance to learn and grow.

“Through professional development, a collaborative work environment, and a diversified client portfolio, we are striving to make our firm an exciting place to work for all professionals,” said Peter V. Stanton, president. “This recognition suggests our efforts are heading in the right direction.”

Stanton Communications, Inc continued to rank high in various surveys measuring corporate growth

Stanton Communications ranked 48th on the national list of the Top 100 PR Agencies published in the sixth edition of PRWeek Contact, PRWeek’s annual guide to press and public relations in the U.S. The top PR agencies and rankings are based on financial details provided by independent firms across the country.

The Washington Business Journal’s 2008 Book of Lists ranked Stanton Communications eighth out of the 25 top privately owned public relations firms in the region. The annual listing provides information about the largest public and private companies in every key industry in the Washington, DC area.

Finally, Inc. Magazine listed Stanton Communications, Inc. on its annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. The publication noted that Stanton Communications’ growth is being fueled in part by its proprietary strategic planning tool, The Matrix Communications Planning Model, which helps to ensure that client communications always support and advance overarching business objectives.