gkv, a full-service integrated marketing communications firm, announced today the promotion of three employees:

Amber Bradford, Public Relations Senior Account Executive
Bradford, originally from Fallston, Md., was promoted to Public Relations Senior Account Executive from her position as public relations account executive. Bradford develops and contributes to internal and external communications plans, researches and produces story pitches and bylined articles, and executes elements of media campaigns and messaging strategies. Prior to joining gkv in 2007, Bradford worked at Carroll Hospital Center and was an editor/reporter at the Harford Business Ledger and The Aegis. Bradford assists in managing day-to-day public relations activities for Lance Sandwich Crackers, Archway Cookies, Aerotek, Western Maryland Health System, the opening of the new Patient Care Tower at Franklin Square Hospital Center and internal Agency public relations.

Diane Wiles, Media Planner
Wiles, originally from Hampstead, Md., was promoted to Media Planner from her position as junior media planner. Wiles manages media planning, research activities and media buying for advertising campaigns. Prior to joining gkv in 2007, Wiles worked at Chess Communications in Baltimore as a print media assistant. She manages the media planning activities for clients such as MedStar Health and its four Baltimore area hospitals, Aerotek, Martek Biosciences Corporation, Baltimore County Golf and Maryland Physicians Care.

Amy Zimmerman, Director of Print Production
Zimmerman, a Baltimore native, was promoted to Director of Print Production from her pervious position as print production manager. Zimmerman oversees the print collateral and direct mail projects while working with account services to produce successful campaigns. Zimmerman has more than 20 years experience in print production. Prior to joining gkv in 2007, she worked at T. Rowe Price and TBC, Inc. Zimmerman oversees print production activities for clients such as BGE HOME, Coventry Healthcare, Aerotek, L-3 Communications, Lance Snack Foods, Intercontinental Hotels Group Latin America, Maryland State Lottery, MJHS, Werner Ladder, Martek Biosciences Corporation, and Baltimore County Golf.

gkv is a 28-year-old full-service integrated marketing communications firm specializing in helping challenger brands compete in hyper-competitive categories. With billings of more than $111 million, gkv provides a complete range of communications services including creative development, graphic design, production, media planning and buying, interactive, community relations, identity development, research, public relations, direct marketing, crisis communications and social marketing. gkv’s diverse international Client roster includes companies in travel and tourism, snacks and beverages, financial services, health industries and cause marketing. The Agency is headquartered at Tide Point, the renovated former Procter & Gamble plant in Baltimore, Md. Visit www.gkv.com or http://blog.gkv.com.