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Fort Worth, TX – Jan. 21, 2008 – The Balcom Agency, Fort Worth’s largest advertising agency, has hired Margaret Ritsch to oversee its public relations practice. Previously Ms. Ritsch was director of public affairs for the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. At Balcom she is responsible for building the public relations side of the agency, as well as working directly with clients – handling everything from strategic planning to speech-writing and news media outreach. Ms. Ritsch holds a M.A. in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. in English from the College of William and Mary. A native of South Carolina, she brings to the agency nearly 20 years public relations and marketing communications experience. She co-authored the original Insider’s Guide to Virginia’s Blue Ridge, edited Money Matters: A Reporter’s Guide to School Finance for the Education Writers Association, and won a first-place award in investigative reporting from the Virginia Press Association while a reporter at The Winchester Star in Virginia. “With Margaret’s presence, we are in a strong position to continue our growth in the public relations side of the agency as we enter our 15th year of operations,” said Stuart Balcom, agency president. About Balcom Agency Founded in 1993, the Balcom Agency provides its clients with comprehensive advertising, public relations and marketing solutions to various business challenges. The agency’s roster also includes such local, regional and national clients as Justin Boots, Justin Original Workboots, Tony Lama, Texas Health Resources, Southwest Bank, Alcon Laboratories, Neeley School of Business at TCU, Barnett Shale Energy Education Council, and Colonial Savings. Visit www.balcomagency.com to learn more. |
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