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GolinHarris Renews Focus on Internal Communications Practice, Insidedge, with Linda Kingman at Helm

CHICAGO (Jan. 9, 2013) – GolinHarris announced today leadership changes in its internal communications specialty practice, Insidedge, intended to drive additional growth in the agency’s offering. The practice will be led by managing director Linda Kingman who takes over the leadership of Insidedge from Keith Burton, who left the agency to pursue other opportunities. Kingman, who brings 30 years of experience, including eight with the agency, will be based in Chicago.

Linda Kingman Takes Over Leadership of Insidedge

Linda Kingman, Managing Director, Insidedge Linda Kingman, WLN Executive Committee Communications Co-Chair, and Managing Director, Insidedge, was named by GolinHarris to run its internal communications specialty practice, Insidedge. She takes over the leadership from Keith Burton. Kingman has over 30 years experience in the industry, including eight with Insidedge.

"I'm thrilled to be able to lead Insidedge in a new direction and to a new level," said Kingman. "I am looking forward to working more broadly with our clients and our people to continue to build our reputation for excellence in internal communications."

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WLN London Hosts Mentoring Event

More than 16 IPG agencies were represented at the WLN London's mentoring event held at McCann’s headquarters. Nearly 80 people attended and 28 mentoring pairs were established. Agencies represented at the meeting included Initiative, R/GA, Lowe, DLKW, Huge, McCann, Momentum, Rapport, Mediabrands, UM, Reprise, Orion, MRM, Draftfcb and Jack Morton. Many of the mentoring pairs have already had their first meetings.

WLN London Pre-Launch Event

The WLN London Chapter held a pre-launch event on July 12th that was attended by more than 50 people. Held at the MRM Meteorite offices, more than 50 people attended the event which included drafting a mission statement, laying the groundwork for the new chapter and planning next steps.