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Strut Creative adds six
By Adnews Staff
Strut Creative of Calgary has recently added six staff members and launched an in-house public relations department. Amanda Ho, Tina Leuthe and Danae Thompson have joined the agency as senior designers. Ho was previously at Alberta Ballet, while Leuthe was at BBDO Interone of Germany and Thompson was at Swerve magazine. Kara-Joy Pearson has been hired as an account manager. She was previously at Publicis in London. Steve McKenna has also been hired as an account manager. He will specialize in energy accounts. Bonnie Elgie has joined the firm in the newly-created position of communications and public relations strategist. She previously operated her own PR consulting firm.
"Adding PR to our in-house services is the next evolution for Strut," said managing director Aaron Salus. "There is a natural synergy between social media, traditional and digital marketing, and PR. We've enjoyed a great working relationship with Bonnie for years and know that our clients will benefit from her expertise, media connections and successful track record in raising awareness and brand building."