Capstrat Expands Marketing Leadership With New Hire


12.07.2009

For Immediate Release
Contact:
Ken Eudy
919 882 1962

Capstrat announces the addition of Shane Johnston as vice president and account director. Johnston will partner with Capstrat clients to develop and implement marketing campaigns.

Clients today say they need marketing strategies that tie directly to results. Johnston’s corporate and agency experience demonstrates his ability to create programs that produce valuable and measurable outcomes.

Prior to joining Capstrat, Johnston worked in numerous marketing roles for both Nortel and Sprint. At Sprint, Johnston helped develop product marketing strategies for the launch of the nation’s first wireless 3G network. His agency experience includes Brooks Bell Interactive, where he worked with clients such as Chase Bank, American Association of Retired People, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Clearwire.

"We’re very excited about the addition of Shane to our team," said Karen Albritton, president of Capstrat. "Shane brings an extensive knowledge of marketing communications as well as a rich background in the technology sector. His insider industry experience will benefit our clients and add even more depth to Capstrat's work in the technology space."

Johnston earned his MBA and bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

About Capstrat

Capstrat is a communications agency based in Raleigh, N.C. The firm specializes in communications for complex issues that health care, technology, energy/infrastructure and financial organizations face at critical moments. Capstrat provides public relations, marketing communications, interactive communications and public affairs.