Hynes Communications Adds Communication Specialist to Team
WASHINGTON, DC and PORTSMOUTH, N.H., February 9, 2010—Hynes Communications, the nation’s leading social media public affairs agency, announced the hire of Atlanta-based communications specialist James Richardson. Richardson joins the Hynes team as Account Services Director, expanding Hynes’ presence in the Southeastern United States.
Hynes Communications President Patrick Hynes said of the hire: “James is a top-notch communicator with solid experience in implementing the most groundbreaking and energetic new media campaigns. We’re delighted to have him on board.” Hynes added that Richardson’s hire “expands our already nationwide reach, giving Hynes a critical presence in the all-important Southeastern market. As both a communications professional and a well-known blogger in his own right, James is a fantastic addition to our team.”
Previously, Richardson served as Communications Director for the College Republican National Committee, leading the organization’s aggressive media relations effort. During 2008, he worked as the Republican National Committee’s Online Communications Manager, in which capacity he helped implement the Committee’s highly-regarded online communications strategy.
Richardson is a contributing editor at top-rated conservative site RedState.com. In addition, his work has been featured in/on The Daily Caller, CBS News, The Atlantic, and Politico. He is also a frequent commentator on new media and politics, appearing regularly on both MSNBC and CNN.
A native of Atlanta, Richardson is a proud product of the University of Georgia, where he studied political science and sociology.
About Hynes Communications
Hynes Communications is social networking and new media public relations firm specializing in assisting the business and advocacy community in developing winning online strategies. Hynes connects client’s existing communications infrastructure with the ever-changing world of blogs and social media networks. With unparalleled contacts at high-impact blogs and experience integrating social media tools into advocacy and outreach campaigns, Hynes Communications develops everything from a client’s first new media communications strategy to optimizing and enhancing the plans of an established new media player. For additional company information visit www.HynesCommunications.com.