RALEIGH, NC, September 28, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Al Leach, president of MMI Public Relations, a public relations firm based in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that the firm has named Amanda Romano as assistant account executive. In this position, Romano is responsible providing public relations services to a wide range of clients, including those in the real estate, personal care, restaurant and hospitality industries. She works with clients to increase their brand awareness and make them known locally and nationally, and assists them with building a positive brand reputation that aligns with their larger company goals.

Prior to joining MMI, Romano coordinated marketing, advertising and public relations activities as an account executive for a communications company. She received her Bachelor of Arts in communications with a concentration in public relations and a minor in journalism from North Carolina State University. A native of Princeton, N.J., she now resides in Cary, N.C.

QUOTES:"We are excited to have Amanda join our team as an assistant account executive," said Leach. "Her considerable marketing and communications experience makes her a valuable addition to our team, and we are happy to have her on board."

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