Jeff Rutherford

Current

• Public Relations - Media Relations Consultant at Jeff Rutherford Media Relations

Past

• Account Supervisor at Trylon Communications
• Account Director at Trylon SMR

Education

• University of Georgia

Recommended

9 people have recommended Jeff

Connections

119 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• JeffRutherford.com
• Tweetswho

Jeff Rutherford’s Summary

I have more than 8 years experience working for New York City public relations agencies.

I have planned, organized and implemented public relations campaigns for a diverse range of national and international technology, media, and marketing firms, including Microsoft’s MSN TV, MSN Ad Sales, National CineMedia, Return Path, AlmondNet, UltimateTV, Slate magazine, imandi.com, Scanbuy, MaMaMedia, Coupons, Inc., and Thomas Technology Solutions.

Jeff Rutherford’s Specialties:

public relations - media relations - social media strategy and implementation, generate media coverage for clients, media training

Jeff Rutherford’s Experience

• Public Relations - Media Relations Consultant

  Jeff Rutherford Media Relations

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  September 2006 — Present (2 years 11 months)

• Account Supervisor

  Trylon Communications

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  1999 — 2006 (7 years)

• Account Director

  Trylon SMR

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  March 1999 — September 2006 (7 years 7 months)

  Primary advisor for clients on a wide range of public relations efforts, including:
  • Creating and implementing communications strategies
  • Securing media coverage in national media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, national radio and television news programs, and daily newspapers throughout the U.S.
  • Building working relationships with press contacts at national media outlets, trade publications, and local media throughout the U.S.
  • Creating communications positioning and messaging for clients
  • Writing press releases and media pitches
  • Organizing press in conjunction with clients’ trade show exhibitions across United States
  • Tracking ongoing media coverage
  • Designing and advising clients on website layout and design, including working with clients to launch blogs

Jeff Rutherford’s Education

• University of Georgia

  ABJ , Journalism , 1987 — 1991

Additional Information

Jeff Rutherford’s Websites:

• JeffRutherford.com
• Tweetswho

Jeff Rutherford’s Groups:

•    MarketingProfs
•    eM+C

Jeff Rutherford’s Contact Settings

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