Sweeney's Fitch Named AAF-Cleveland "Rookie of the Year"

Online, May 26, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The American Advertising Federation-Cleveland has named Sweeney Account Executive Kayleigh Fitch "Rookie of the Year".

Fitch was recognized for her commitment and service to AAF-Cleveland primarily through her role on
the communications committee, which provides marketing and communications support for the AAF-Cleveland brand, events and other committees within the organization.

Specifically, Fitch was responsible for developing and executing the communications plan for the annual AAF-Cleveland Auction, conducting local publicity and media relations, developing membership drive fliers and ads and developing branding and positioning statements for the organization.

"Kayleigh has certainly surpassed the industry standard of a rookie and is an incredibly motivated individual with a drive to achieve superior results," said Jim Sweeney, president of Sweeney. "We are proud that a Sweeney team member has shown such dedication to AAF-Cleveland."

Fitch joined Sweeney in May 2007 and graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College with a bachelor of arts in public relations and an entrepreneurship minor. She resides in Brook Park, Ohio.

About AAF-Cleveland

The American Advertising Federation-Cleveland is Northeast Ohio's premier resource for communications professionals. As Cleveland's largest professional organization, AAF-Cleveland offers its 500+ members continuing professional education courses; social activities; planned fundraising events; and a networking breakfast and luncheon speaker series. For more information about membership or events, visit the AAF-Cleveland Web site, http://www.aafcleveland.com.

About Sweeney

Sweeney, established in 1986, is a leading full-service marketing and public relations firm with offices in Cleveland, OH (headquarters) and Wilmington, NC. Sweeney specializes in the marketing of consumer and business brands. For additional information, visit www.sweeneypr.com.

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