GatesmanMarmion+Dave Strengthens Core and Adds Depth With New Senior Hire

PITTSBURGH, Pa.–January 30, 2012 – GatesmanMarmion+Dave, one of Pittsburgh’s premier advertising agencies, announced today the addition of Sara Ahuja as Management Supervisor. In her new role, she will be responsible for account direction on UPMC and SHOP ‘n SAVE, but will also be a part of the agency’s new business development team.

Ahuja joins GatesmanMarmion+Dave’s account management team from Brunner where she spent more than six years working as an Account Manager, later as a Senior Account Manager and ultimately as Account Supervisor. While at Brunner, Ahuja worked with a variety of clients including Cub Cadet, Zippo, Aquafresh and CONSOL Energy.

“Sara brings a wealth of insight, planning and management experience to our team,” said John Gatesman, President of GatesmanMarmion+Dave. “She has been a huge player in the successes of her former clients, but it’s her passion, drive and enthusiasm that make her a truly remarkable talent. She fits perfectly with our culture and we’re confident that she’ll be a tremendous partner for our clients and mentor to our junior level staff.”

Highlights from Ahuja’s career include launching Cub Cadet’s first-ever loyalty program as well as planning and executing the “Getting Dirty and Doing Good” campaign – a joint campaign between Cub Cadet and GreenCare for Troops. With the help of Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe, the campaign provided a landscape makeover for a soldier’s neglected yard; the result of him being away from home due to his time serving in Iraq.

Prior to joining Brunner, Ahuja worked as an Account Executive at GS&F, a full-service advertising agency located in Nashville, Tn. While at GS&F, Ahuja’s client roster included the northeast region of Carrier & Bryant Air Conditioning and Heating and the American Red Cross. She graduated from Gannon University in 2001.

About GatesmanMarmion+Dave:
GatesmanMarmion+Dave, located in the historic South Side, is one of Pittsburgh’s fastest growing, fully integrated marketing communications agencies with expertise in advertising, public relations, social media, digital and design. In 2009, 2010 and 2011, the agency was named one of the Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania, and for the fourth year in a row, as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Western Pennsylvania. For more information visit www.gatesmanmarmiondave.com or follow us on Twitter @TheGMDGang.