JCPR Expands Leadership Team

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- JCPR, a full-service public relations and marketing communications agency specializing in the financial services industry, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Amiee Watts as an Executive Vice President of the firm. Ms. Watts brings extensive industry knowledge and experience, reinforcing JCPR's commitment to expanding its capabilities and providing highly personalized and integrated client services.

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Ms. Watts, formerly a Senior Account Executive at SunStar Strategic, has spent more than a decade developing and implementing strategic public relations campaigns. At SunStar, she served as the lead account executive for multiple clients in the financial services industry, including investment banks, research and brokerage firms, and several mutual fund companies representing dozens of individual funds.  

"I am thrilled to join JCPR and have partners who share my vision for creative and strategic PR in the financial services industry," said Amiee Watts, Executive Vice President, JCPR.  

In addition, JCPR announced that it has appointed Michelle Pittman as Associate Content Director, in charge of supporting the firm's comprehensive editorial services for clients. Previously, Ms. Pittman was an Account Supervisor at Beckerman Public Relations, where she managed 15 client accounts representing finance, information technology and a number of other industries. Ms. Pittman also brings a professional journalism background to her role. Prior to Beckerman, she was a newspaper reporter in Pennsylvania for several years.

"I am very excited to join JCPR, a firm that is set apart by its strong commitment to creating tailored content for every client," Ms. Pittman said.

"At JCPR, each client is served by an account team of experienced professionals led by senior management," said Jennifer Connelly, CEO, JCPR. "We are excited to welcome Amiee and Michelle to our leadership team. Amiee has an incredible record of managing high profile PR campaigns and securing positive and strategic coverage for financial services firms. Michelle brings exceptional editorial experience to her role on our content team.  I take great pleasure in introducing them to our clients and partners."

To contact Amiee Watts directly, call (973) 784-0025 or e-mail her at [email protected].  To contact Michelle Pittman directly, call (973) 735-2336 or email her at [email protected].

About JCPR

JCPR is a privately owned, full-service public relations and marketing communications agency specializing in the financial services industry.  At JCPR, our focus is to help clients capitalize on market opportunities and differentiate their brands through the power of strategic communication.  JCPR represents a range of financial services clients across the country, including mutual fund and ETF providers, asset management firms, financial technology companies, professional service providers, and financial advisors and planners.  Founded in early 2003, JCPR is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey with satellite offices in New York City and Washington D.C.

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