The Design Group Expands, Hires New Director of Public and Media Relations

April 26, 2012 - PRLog -- Little Rock, AR (April 25, 2012) – In an effort to meet the growing demand of its client base,
The Design Group, Arkansas’ leader in multicultural communications, announces the recent addition of Stephanie Jackson as Director of Public and Media Relations. In this role, Jackson will lead the strategic planning and execution of all of the agency’s public relations initiatives.

“The Design Group is excited to bring on board someone with Stephanie’s wealth of media experience. Her presence strengthens our ability to meet the diverse needs of our clients,” Myron Jackson, CEO of The Design Group, said.

Jackson brings more than 11 years of experience as a journalist to The Design Group. She previously served as Executive Producer at Little Rock television station KARK 4 News. In this editorial capacity, Jackson managed a staff of producers, reporters and photographers to develop daily content for several newscasts, as well as special projects, such as live coverage
of the opening of the Clinton Presidential Center and the 50th anniversary celebration of
Little Rock Central High School’s integration.

Jackson is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. She is a long-standing member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

About The Design Group
The Design Group is a full-service, multicultural communications firm that offers companies expertise in sourcing the wealth of opportunities available within African American, Latino, Urban and Youth consumer segments. The Design Group was built on the ideology that to achieve positive market momentum and to experience sustainable growth, brands must exist in and outside of traditional communication channels. To learn more about The Design Group or to speak with Stephanie Jackson, call 501.492.4900.