Emily Neal is Public Relations & Social Marketing Account Coordinator.
Official Bio:
As Public Relations and Social Marketing Account Coordinator at Brand Cool, Emily is responsible for building a solid press function for clients and using social media in tandem with traditional PR tactics to distribute key messages. While coordinating and executing essential activities such as creating media lists, her ultimate goal is pitching news and story ideas to build awareness and establish desired reputations. To achieve plan objectives she works to monitor, measure and communicate results on both traditional and social media levels while supporting both internal and external PR efforts.
Before joining Brand Cool, Emily completed an internship at Martino Flynn, in Pittsford, NY where she worked as an account executive intern. During her client services-focused internship, she supported activities in market research, brand analysis, media outreach, direct marketing, agency reception, client meetings and rotated through each department of the agency including advertising, public relations and digital media to expand her horizons.
Emily earned a BS degree in business administration and a concentration in marketing from Ithaca College. With a strong passion to promote her school, she served as Director of Communications on the Executive Board of the School of Business’ Deans’ Host Organization. She was also a member of the Ithaca College Cheerleading squad and earned a place on the business school’s dean’s list.
Unofficial Bio:
Why did you choose this career?
It chose me. I love people and all things creative. I enjoy the agency atmosphere – the excitement of meeting new people, establishing relationships with clients and the varying projects. I am eager to learn and experience as much of this industry as I can get my hands on!
What’s your favorite food?
Salmon, asparagus and popcorn!
What’s your favorite flower?
Peonies from my mom’s garden
What’s your favorite wine?
Malbec
You think the world would be a better place if:
People laughed more and didn’t take themselves so seriously!
The most profound thing you’ve ever heard or seen or experienced is:
Swimming with stingrays at Sting Ray City in the Cayman Islands. Standing on a sand bar in the middle of the ocean where these extraordinary creatures gather was an unforgettable experience!
It would surprise people to know that you:
Can do a round off back handspring.
Besides marketing and PR, your other passions are:
Dance, photography, drawing, painting, my family, being a sister & being an aunt.
Favorite recreational activities?
I enjoy skiing, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, boating, bike riding, going to the movies, relaxing on the beach, meeting friends for coffee or curling up on the couch to watch my favorite TV shows.
Suddenly blessed with a day off and no limitations of time, space or cash, you would:
Find myself in the Cayman Islands with all my loved ones. Rum Point is where we find our paradise. We’d bask in the sun on the secluded white sand beach while sipping Cayman lemonades and listening to island music play in the distance. The duration of the afternoon would be spent swimming in the glistening turquoise water and snorkeling on the reef with the turtles and stingrays. To end the our day of sun and fun, we would enjoy a fresh seafood dinner under the island moon, accompanied by the warm breeze, smell of the ocean, and a nice glass of wine.