ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
GREG BUISSON
AMY BOYLE COLLINS
SCOTT ALDEN COUVILLON
Owner Buisson Creative
CEO Gambel Communications
CEO and Executive Strategy Director Trumpet
Buisson led WVUE-TV for 15 years. In 1999, he left broadcasting to start his company, which has become one of the state’s most active political firms. Buisson represents more than 70 officials across Louisiana, including Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. He markets the annual Family Gras concert series and created a recent tourism campaign for the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Taking the reins from company founder Betsie Gambel in 2020, Collins said she’s “committed to providing the best-practice integrated marketing and public relations services to clients across a myriad of industries.” Also, she and her husband created Beignet Fest, a festival that raises money to support programs for children with developmental delays and disabilities.
From New Orleans to San Francisco and home again, Couvillon has worked with leadership and marketing/communications teams on global brands, local nonprofits and everything in between. In 2004, he joined Trumpet, where he works to bring brand strategy and analytics together with creative ideas. He assumed the CEO responsibilities in 2020.
Education: Loyola University New Orleans (BS) Go-to Restaurant: Venezia Nonprofit Cause: Special Olympics and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Advice: “Treat everyone with the respect you would like to have in return. Never quit, even if you stumble.” Hidden Gem: Koz’s in Harahan
Education: Louisiana State University (MA), Loyola University New Orleans (BA) Go-to Restaurant: Clancy’s Best Fest: Beignet Fest Hidden Gem: Loretta’s Pralines Advice: “There’s nothing more simple to getting ahead in life than doing great work.” Nonprofit Cause: The Beignet Fest Foundation
Education: Spring Hill College (BA) Advice: “Leadership is simply inspiring and trusting.” Poboy Pick: Oyster dressed, Crystal no mayo Fave Movie: “‘Hunt for Red October’ and almost any story where right matters” Snoball Style: Coconut Best Fest: Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
JOHN DEVENEY
MICHELLE EDELMAN
MARC EHRHARDT
Founder and President Deveney Communication Consulting
President and Chief Strategy Officer Peter Mayer Advertising
President and Partner The Ehrhardt Group
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Deveney has earned accolades for his work in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. He has also led national efforts for March of Dimes, the Louisiana Office of Tourism and the New Orleans Museum of Art, among many others. He’s been honored by PRNews, PRWeek, the International Association of Business Communicators and more.
Edelman is responsible for overseeing the “integration of account management, brand planning, media and research” as the company serves a client list that includes the New Orleans Pelicans, the National World War II Museum and the Kennedy Space Center. She is a speaker and author who was recently named Advertising Executive of the Year by the New Orleans Ad Club.
With more than two decades of public relations experience to draw from, Ehrhardt guides his firm’s strategy and business development efforts while providing counsel to clients nationwide. He’s placed stories in national, regional and local media. He’s on the boards of the Louisiana chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and several other civic and professional organizations.
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Education: Loyola University New Orleans (MA) On the Horizon: “I am so excited for our new office, but can’t decide if its bright future or its storied past thrills me most.” Best Part of the Job: “I love that we solve problems for others. We make leaders and their organizations more successful. We make our community and the world better for everyone.”
Education: Kellogg School of Management (MBA), Feinberg School of Medicine (MPH), Northwestern University (BS) Hidden Gem: Commerce at Camp and Gravier Advice: “Be kind. You never know what someone else is going through.” Nonprofit Cause: Children’s Hospital and LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Education: Loyola University Chicago (BA) Go-to Restaurant: Galatoire’s Hidden Gem: Chris’ Specialty Foods in Lakeview Best Fest: Oktoberfest at Deutsches Haus Advice: “Everything you want is on the other side of hard.” — Monty Williams Hobby/Passion: Cycling Who Do You Admire? “Malcolm Ehrhardt, my dad”
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