Emerging Media Appoints Seasoned Vet David Wheeler as Account Director

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Dec 16, 2014) - Today, Emerging Media, an award-winning branding, PR, marketing and social media agency for disruptive companies, announced that David Wheeler has joined the agency as its Account Director. David will assist in driving new business opportunities, lead client relations efforts and create strategic PR and marketing plans for Emerging Media's groundbreaking clients. Additionally, Wheeler will work alongside CEO Susan Lindner to grow the agency's reach with disruptive companies and expand its video and multimedia capabilities for its clients.

"David's combination of military discipline, original thinking and ambition for guiding innovative companies is truly unique in our business," said CEO Susan Lindner. "He's a proven mentor, leader and a true strategist that will make the perfect fit for our clients and creative teams alike."

David brings to Emerging Media more than 20 years of domestic and international public relations, marketing and communications experience from the healthcare, pharma, education, retail and public sectors. Prior to joining Emerging Media, David served as the director of Media and Public Relations for NYIT where he developed and executed marketing and public relations strategies, led crisis communications efforts and conducted media training with university leadership.

Prior to serving as the deputy chief of Corporate Communications in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, David served as a press officer for 18 years in the U.S. Army where he led and trained dozens of press officers nationwide. He also managed national press conferences for returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. While stationed at the Pentagon, David developed the public service announcements for the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration that included influential military figures, celebrities and President Bill Clinton, filmed at the White House.

"I have the privilege to work alongside terrific young talent at Emerging Media who are focused on the innovative techniques and technologies that achieve groundbreaking results for our clients," said Account Director David Wheeler. "I'm energized to bring a breath of fresh strategy to the tech sector, while growing the agency's roster of clients and award-winning campaigns."

About Emerging Media:
Emerging Media is an award-winning PR, branding, marketing and social media agency, that helps the visionaries and entrepreneurial leaders make their mark in the ever-changing media landscape. Emerging Media's trademarked Connect4® strategy creates and aligns a solid brand foundation, lead-generating marketing, awareness building PR and an engaged social community that helps disruptive companies to rise above their competitors to industry leadership. Over the past 14 years, Emerging Media has made incredible connections for its clients with journalists, influencers, partners and prospects that move their market. Emerging Media is a certified Women's Business Enterprise, the winner of the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Golden Bridge Awards for Best B2B, Media Coverage and Consumer Campaigns and is ranked among the Best in Mobile and Wireless by Top PR Firms in 2013. Visit www.emergingmediapr.com and follow us on Twitter @emergingmediapr.