CMA Expands Team to Support Agency Growth

By Meghan Higgins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Meghan Higgins
Creative Marketing Alliance
(609) 297-2218
[email protected]
CMA Expands Team to Support Agency Growth
Princeton Junction, NJ – February 26, 2013 – Expanding its firm by two, Creative Marketing Alliance (CMA), a full-service marketing firm based in Princeton Junction, New Jersey, welcomes Rick Verbanas and Krista Slowikowski aboard the team. 
As the Marketing and Business Development Manager, Rick will be leading CMA’s business development efforts by proactively maintaining a presence in the company’s core markets, while driving growth. Bringing over ten years of agency and independent marketing experience to CMA, Rick has launched and managed two successful retail and e-commerce businesses through the utilization of strategic marketing and customer loyalty tactics. Holding a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware, Rick has also completed programs at the University of Alabama and Rutgers University and currently resides in Somerville, New Jersey.
Responsible for handling day-to-day association management activities for several CMA clients, while also assisting with conference support and membership management, Krista brings a valuable background of customer service, marketing and administrative skills to the team. Krista’s prior experiences working with a local Chamber of Commerce and several other companies in the Mercer County area provided her with a strong professional background and a vast knowledge base. A graduate of Rider University, Krista earned her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Event Planning and currently resides in Ewing, New Jersey.
“As business continues to grow, it is necessary to also grow our team to ensure we have a strong foundation in place,” said President and CEO of CMA, Jeffrey Barnhart. “Both Rick and Krista bring valuable backgrounds to our firm and I am excited to welcome them aboard as we prepare for further success.”
For over 25 years, CMA has used a combination of strategy and creativity to produce innovative marketing programs for its clients. Many clients utilize CMA’s innovative proprietary process called Marketecture™, which helps them navigate industry trends, market forces and competitive situations forming a battle plan for their marketing objectives. For more information, visit www.GoToCMA.com or visit our blog at www.CMACentralBlog.com.  
About Creative Marketing Alliance (CMA)
Creative Marketing Alliance (CMA) is a full-service marketing firm that has successfully launched and managed integrated marketing programs using a combination of strategy and creativity to produce measurable results for over 25 years. Based in Princeton Junction, NJ, CMA’s services include strategic marketing through content creation, interactive and traditional design and public relations. For more information, please visit www.GoToCMA.com, call 609-297-2235 or email us at [email protected].