W2O Group Strengthens Presence in Atlanta and Expands Services for Global Brands

Hires Corporate Communications Leader David Doolittle

ATLANTA--W2O Group announced today that David Doolittle has joined the company to expand its Atlanta office and enhance client services for global brands - a growing initiative for each of W2O Group's agencies - WCG, Twist Mktg and Brewlife.

"Atlanta has been my home for over 15 years, and I look forward to strengthening W2O Group's partnerships in our community."

"David's background in global communications both in-house and at agencies will be invaluable as we continue to counsel clients on the importance of reputation and relevance in the ever-changing digital marketing landscape," said Gary Grates, Principal of W2O Group. "His entrepreneurial spirit will be an integral part of our expansion in Atlanta where we plan to serve our growing client base and add new positions in client service, analytics and creative in the near future."

Doolittle brings nearly 20 years of digital marketing and communications expertise to W2O Group. Prior to joining the firm, Doolittle was Vice President of Communications and Community Relations for the automotive division at Cox Enterprises, where he brought together a newly created group of more than 20 brands. Before that, he served as Vice President of Global Communications for Newell Rubbermaid, where he successfully built the company's communications function from scratch and led new initiatives ranging from corporate branding, social media strategy, employee ambassador programs and issues management.

"As a two-time client of W2O Group, I am excited to join a team that is doing groundbreaking work helping brands win in the new social/digital reality," said Doolittle. "Atlanta has been my home for over 15 years, and I look forward to strengthening W2O Group's partnerships in our community."

W2O Group president and social pioneer Bob Pearson is the keynote speaker at the PRSA Georgia Annual Conference here today, where he will speak on fundamental shifts in the digital landscape and how W2O is redefining the power of marketing and communications. These are messages echoing the themes of his books, Storytizing (released March 2016) and Precommerce (released 2011).

About W2O Group

Founded and led by Chairman and CEO Jim Weiss, W2O Group is an independent network of complementary marketing, communications, research and development firms focused on integrated business solutions to drive change and growth through "pragmatic disruption" for the world's leading brands and organizations. W2O Group's network includes WCG, Twist Mktg, and BrewLife, with 12 offices in the United States and Europe. For more information, please visit www.w2ogroup.com.

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