Innis Maggiore Names Laura Speakman Senior Art Director

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CANTON, Ohio (August 24, 2006) -- Innis Maggiore today announced the appointment of Laura Speakman as senior art director.

Speakman was most recently creative director for Crowl, Montgomery and Clark, in North Canton. She has previously worked as graphic designer for Sign Pro in North Canton and as vice president of production for Marketec Communications Group in Barberton.

Speakman received her bachelor's degree in graphic design from the College of Fine and Applied Arts at The University of Akron. She lives in North Canton.

Innis Maggiore is the nation's leading agency in the practice of positioning, building strong brand positions for companies in competitive markets. The advertising and public relations agency, with 2005 capitalized billings of more than $24 million, employs more than 40 associates at its offices in Canton and Youngstown, Ohio. Key clients include Alside, Aultman Health Foundation, Forum Health, NEOUCOM, Nickles Bakery, Parker Hannifin, Progressive Foam Technologies, RTI International Metals, Republic Engineered Products and Smithers-Oasis Co. Innis Maggiore is a member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, the Direct Marketing Association, the National Investor Relations Institute and the Public Relations Society of America.