360 Public Relations Adds Senior Publicist In New York Office; Hires Gandy From KQED

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 360 Public Relations today announced the addition of Meredith Gandy as Senior Publicist in the agency's growing New York office. Gandy previously served as Senior Publicist at KQED, the Bay Area's PBS station. She garnered attention for prime-time, nationally acclaimed programming, such as "Saving the Bay" and "China From the Inside."  Most recently at KQED, Gandy supervised national efforts for the top-rated PBS KIDS program, "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!"

"Meredith knows how media organizations think and operate, and has deep, hard-earned experience reaching parent audiences," said Rob Bratskeir, 360PR's Executive Vice President and General Manager in New York.  "She is a terrific addition here in New York and across the agency, expanding our media team as well as deepening 360's expertise with children's properties."

Gandy will contribute to clients based in 360PR's New York and Boston offices. "This is a particularly exciting time in the world of public relations, with new ways to increase exposure across platforms," said Gandy. "I look forward to working with the award-winning team at 360PR and to contribute to campaigns for a truly premier roster of clients."

360 Public Relations' audience-centric approach surrounds a brand's target with a full sphere of touch points online and off.  Recognized as a Boutique Agency of the Year and Best Agency to Work For by The Holmes Report, the agency's integrated, '360' approach builds audience and drives conversations, trial and loyalty.

360PR was a first-mover in digital, creating some of the very first "blunches" that brought bloggers and brands together.  Today, the agency's 360 Social team provides a full suite of digital services, from content creation, production and promotion, to ongoing community engagement.  The 360PR MomSquad® conducts proprietary research and brings clients real-parent insights, as well as access to a grassroots network of influencer-moms to host in-home events and more. 360PR practices include: Healthy Living, Home, Parenting, Electronics & Entertainment, and Spirits. Visit www.360PR.com to learn more.

SOURCE 360 Public Relations