Gragg Advertising Positions for Future: Recruits Former Barkley Executive

KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gragg Advertising, Kansas City's fastest growing company, is excited to announce its newest media director after a nationwide search for leadership. The search was focused on finding the right talent to lead Gragg Advertising's media team into the future. Gragg Advertising met with candidates from top agencies in New York City and Dallas before selecting a local candidate, Mark Buchele.

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"We were looking for someone who could meet our extraordinarily selective criteria, someone who could keep ahead of our trends in this fast paced market," said Gregory Gragg, CEO/Chairman, Gragg Advertising.

Monday June 20, Mark Buchele began his role as media director at Gragg Advertising, responsible for developing client media strategies and media plans, as well as leading the department. Buchele brings exciting new direction to the media team, with experience working with national clients such as Sonic Drive In, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Wendy's, Tru-Value Hardware, Nike Corporate, Nike Golf and Nike Retail Stores. Buchele brings more than 15 years of national experience to Gragg Advertising.  

"I'm thrilled to be on the Gragg team and excited about the opportunity to contribute and provide leadership at the fastest growing agency in Kansas City," Mark Buchele said.

Mark received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Washburn University and a Master of Science in Advertising from the University of Kansas.

About Gragg Advertising

Gragg Advertising is a full-service, strategic advertising agency focusing on data-driven results and direct-response marketing. Gragg Advertising was established in 1992 by Greg Gragg and now employs over 60 people. Working with clients around the globe, Gragg Advertising focuses on providing a quantifiable return on investment for the marketing dollars of their clients. The agency combines traditional branding strategy with proven direct response marketing tactics in order to create advertising that is both memorable and measurable.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Lauren Henson
Media Contact
816-931-0500 ext. 341
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