Louie to lead PR.0 and Marketing - Eli to lead creative and
culture
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Merlot Marketing, Inc.
(Merlot), proudly announces the promotions of Louie Sosa to PR.0/Marketing Account Director
and Eli Creel to Creative Account
Director, recognizing their nine years of dedication and growth.
Sosa and Creel will lead client services, foster relationships,
guide strategic directions, grow their departments and ensure
marketing and business objectives are met.
"These well-deserved promotions are driven by Louie and Eli's
dedication as leaders, their talent as marketers and their passion
for our clients, the agency and our team," said Debi Hammond, Founder and CEO of Merlot
Marketing. "Their contributions have been instrumental to our
success, and I look forward to seeing them continue to lead and
inspire our team and the work we do on behalf of our clients."
Since the start of his journey at Merlot in 2015, Sosa has
played an integral part in the success of the agency's public
relations, media relations and social media efforts. Sosa graduated
from Sacramento State University with a BA in Communications and
specialization in Public Relations. He was named Public Relations
Society of America (PRSA) Distinguished Young Influencer in 2017
and went on to hold the role of president of the PRSA California
Capital Chapter. In his free time, he plays trumpet in the
Sacramento Mandarins Alumni Hornline, rolls dice with friends in
Dungeons & Dragons, and tackles his to-be-read (#TBR) list on
Goodreads.
"Reflecting on an incredible 9-year voyage with this stellar
crew, I'm excited to continue exploring new frontiers and boldly go
into this next chapter," said Sosa.
Creel earned a bachelor's in science (BS) degree in Digital
Filmmaking and Video Production before joining Merlot in 2015. In
nearly a decade, he has led the team to numerous wins in local,
national, and international awards, including Addy Awards (American
Advertising Awards), Communicator Awards and Marcom Awards. Creel
worked through the ranks from Graphic Designer to managing national
consumer marketing campaigns and producing video content for a
variety of consumer and trade products and service organizations.
After work, you'll find him with a book in hand, getting
competitive in a game of Mario Cart,
or exploring the latest design and video trends.
"After nine amazing years, I'm eager and honored to step into
this new role, continuing to nurture relationships with our clients
and driving impactful campaigns with Merlot's unmatched
creativity," said Creel.
Connect with Louie Sosa and
Eli Creel on LinkedIn to learn more
about their new roles and stay informed on their latest marketing
insights.
About Merlot Marketing
Celebrating 23 years of articulating and sharing brand stories,
Merlot Marketing is an award-winning, national marketing agency
that focuses on public relations (PR.0™), brand strategy, social
media, advertising and digital communications. Headquartered in
California, with satellite offices
located across the country, Merlot promotes brands throughout
North America and Canada. The agency specializes in the home and
building products category and has helped numerous companies
articulate their brand position and purpose through its proprietary
Proven Process and then promotes it through PR.0. In 2022, Merlot
Marketing was named Influential Agency of the Year by the Public
Relations Society of America (PRSA) and is a proud member of the
National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). With Heart &
Hustle, the agency empowers challenger brands to thrive. Discover
Merlot Marketing's passion, creativity and results at
http://www.merlotmarketing.com.
Media Contact
Leena Ibrahim, Merlot Marketing,
916-285-9835,
pr0@merlotmarketing.com, https://merlotmarketing.com/
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