Travelex Global Business Payments taps Cushman/Amberg
(Chicago) – One of the world leaders in developing financial strategies around foreign currency payments, Travelex Global Business Payments has hired Cushman/Amberg to handle all communications for North America. The agency has been brought in to enhance the company’s brand, as well as fine-tune its media relations and advertising approach.

Cushman/Amberg named "Best PR Agency" by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly
(St. Louis) – The St. Louis Small Business Monthly has named Cushman/Amberg its “2008 Best Public Relations Agency,” capping a strong year for the firm in Missouri. The recognition comes on the heels of several significant clients wins for the St. Louis office over the last half-year, including for-profit education giant Vatterott College; Culver-Stockton College; Playworld Systems, Inc.; Fairmont Park; among others.

Krista Shockley joins Cushman/Amberg as Account Executive in St. Louis
(St. Louis) – Krista Shockley, formerly of Anheuser-Busch, has joined Cushman/Amberg as an account executive in the St. Louis office. Shockley will support clients such as Vatterott College, Playworld Systems and Ritz-Carlton.

Three PR Pros hired in Chicago
(Chicago) – Cushman/Amberg Communications has hired three public relations professionals in the Chicago office. Mary Manyahilhal joins as a consultant after spending more than two years as an account executive with Gibbs & Soell public relations. Regine Jean-Charles also serves as a consultant after earning a master’s in communications from Florida State University. Lindsay Brown, previously of Arment Dietrich Public Relations, enters as an account executive.

Amberg Honored by PRSA
(Chicago) – Thomas L. Amberg, president and CEO of Chicago-based Cushman/Amberg Communications Inc., was recently welcomed into the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) prestigious College of Fellows. Amberg is one of 15 new inductees, bringing the College of Fellows to a total of 436 out of the nearly 22,000 PRSA members.
Cushman Awarded High Honor
(Chicago) – Aaron D. Cushman, founder of Cushman/Amberg Communications, was presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Florida Public Relations Association at a reception in Sarasota, Fla. The award, presented by the association’s central west coast chapter, recognized Aaron as a formidable leader and praised his continuing efforts in the public relations industry. Aaron is the award’s first recipient.

Chang Joins Cushman/Amberg Communications
(Chicago) – Cushman/Amberg Communications has hired strategic leader and media relations expert Philip Chang as an account director in its Chicago office to strengthen mid-level management.
Odway Joins Cushman/Amberg Communications
(Chicago) – Cushman/Amberg Communications has hired veteran communicator Karyn Odway as an account director in its Chicago office to strengthen mid-level management and to provide media relations experience to current clients.