Krupp Kommunications Inc. (k2) Hires John Foster as Executive Director

NEW YORK, N.Y. — (February 26, 2009) —Krupp Kommunications, Inc. (K2), a full service public relations, marketing and branding agency, announced that John Foster has joined the agency as Executive Director. In this newly created role, Mr. Foster will be responsible for developing strategic marketing and branding initiatives, driving traditional and social media programs, and managing K2 account teams across all agency clients. He will also be tasked with continuing to grow the agency and increase revenue.

Mr. Foster has over 15 years of public relations experience at prominent agencies and as a consultant. He has served as a Vice President at Cohn & Wolfe – Los Angeles where he developed and managed communications campaigns that successfully integrated social media and Web 2.0 with traditional media for major brands, such as Taco Bell, Air New Zealand, and Epson. Prior to Cohn & Wolfe, Mr. Foster was a Vice President at Bender/Helper Impact – Los Angeles where he managed and expanded the Interactive Entertainment Group. Mr. Foster began his career in public relations as an account executive with Jane Ayer Public Relations, working with Universal Studios Hollywood and Turner Interactive, among other clients.

“John’s insight and knowledge of both boutique and global agencies will be invaluable as K2 continues to grow and increase the services we provide to our clients. He is a proven strategic communications leader who is sure to inspire our team and we are excited to have him join K2,” stated CEO Heidi Krupp-Lisiten. 

About Krupp Kommunications, Inc.
Established in 1996, Krupp Kommunications (K2) is an award winning full-service public relations, brand development, and marketing communications agency specializing in publishing, entertainment, and lifestyle properties. K2 works with clients to create customized, strategic campaigns that deliver extraordinary results and caters to each clients’ unique vision and goals.  K2, which specializes in helping share the mission of individuals and organizations who strive to improve people’s lives and the world around them, has launched over 60 New York Times bestsellers in almost every category and began the book as brand trend with The South Beach Diet, among others.

CONTACT: Krupp Kommunications, Inc.
Marissa Hermo  212-886-6711
mhermo@kruppnyc.com 

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