BusinessNovember 12, 2012
People on the move
Gary Rust II, director of Medialab for Rust Communications, has been appointed director of a new business within Rust named rustmedia that focuses on multimedia marketing for small- and medium-sized businesses. A graduate of Washington University with more than 20 years experience in media in Japan and the United States, Rust has consulted and provided marketing solutions -- print, online and broadcast -- for clients that include Apple, Anheuser Busch and as chief digital strategist for Rust, which includes a network of newspapers and online sites in eight states. ...
Leadership team chosen for rustmedia
Gary Rust II, director of Medialab for Rust Communications, has been appointed director of a new business within Rust named rustmedia that focuses on multimedia marketing for small- and medium-sized businesses.
A graduate of Washington University with more than 20 years experience in media in Japan and the United States, Rust has consulted and provided marketing solutions -- print, online and broadcast -- for clients that include Apple, Anheuser Busch and as chief digital strategist for Rust, which includes a network of newspapers and online sites in eight states. He has won multiple American Advertising Federation (AAF) Addy Awards.
Steve Turner of Rust Communications has been appointed Creative Director of rustmedia. An award-winning cinematographer, director and writer, Turner brings more than 20 years of experience telling stories across media -- commercials, documentaries, film and web content. His responsibilities will include overseeing the creative process that helps small- and medium-sized businesses compete through smart design and messaging -- video, print and digital -- normally available only to larger firms.
Turner earned his degree in English and cinematography from Southern Illinois University and is a former manager of Barnes and Noble in Cape Girardeau and other locations.
Shad Burner joins rustmedia as a marketing and fulfillment executive. As the former marketing coordinator and director of alumni services at Southeast Missouri State University, Burner was instrumental in working with social media and database systems to expand the university's outreach program.
His experience includes co-leading a consultancy that helped small businesses reach a greater audience online through search engine optimization tools.
Burner graduated from Southeast Missouri State University and is former president of the Public Relations Student Society of America.
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Saint Francis adds medical partner
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Woolf completes leadership program
Dr. Erin Fluegge Woolf, professor of management at Southeast Missouri State University, recently graduated from the Leadership Missouri program of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Woolf was president of her class of 30. The seven month program helps identify leaders in the state and deepen their skills and knowledge to prepare them for future challenges and opportunities.
Smith at veterinarian convention
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Bender recognized at surgeons' meeting
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Thrivent adds financial associate
Tom Frasher of Perryville, Mo., has joined the Southeast Missouri associates team of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Frasher will offer financial strategies, customer service and financial products out of the Perryville office. He earned a degree in accountancy from the University of Missouri Columbia and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
--From staff reports
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