Deason Joins Stone Ward
02.04.08
LITTLE ROCK, AR — (Feb. 4, 2008) — Leanne Deason has joined Stone Ward advertising agency as Account Executive for Business Development.
In her new position, she will work closely with Stone Ward President Millie Ward in the development and implementation of new business strategies for the agency from both its Little Rock and Chicago offices.
For the past four years, Deason was a sales and marketing executive for Pfizer where she built marketing and sales plans. Prior to her four year stint with Pfizer, Leanne was an Associate Account Executive with Stone Ward from June 2002 to August 2003, working on one of Stone Ward’s national accounts.
“We feel fortunate to have Leanne back with Stone Ward. I know that her understanding of the agency business, across all disciplines, and her marketing expertise will benefit our agency as we continue our aggressive pursuit of new business,” Ward said. Deason holds a B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma where she graduated Summa cum Laude. She is a Little Rock native.
Stone Ward is considered one of the region’s most creative full-service advertising agencies. With capitalized billings in the $50 million range, the agency was founded by Ward and Larry Stone, agency CEO and Executive Creative Director, in 1984.