MPA Strategies Adds Accomplished Communications Professional to Growing Team

HeadshotMPA Strategies, a statewide public relations firm, welcomes proven communications professional Shawn Skillman to its team as Chief Marketing Officer.

Skillman will serve as the creative and directional guide for clients to tell their story through his gifted writing, thoughtful planning and innovative marketing. He joins MPA after eight years in corporate communications with AgFirst Farm Credit Bank and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, where he served as a media relations strategist and a spokesperson.

Before his position at BlueCross, Skillman worked as a sports anchor and news producer in television news for eight years.

“Shawn has been working with or in the media his entire career, and that expertise is an incredible asset,” said Ashley Hunter, MPA chief executive officer. “Our clients have evolving needs, and Shawn’s polished communications portfolio will allow us to support those objectives quickly and effectively. This year has taught us that business models change, and we need to be adept and empathetic when dealing with changes. Our clients will love Shawn’s ability to produce new and unique stories to connect with their audience.”

Skillman has received several industry awards from the S.C. Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA), the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC-SC) and the American Advertising Federation (AAF). He also received three Associated Press awards during his time in television news.

Originally from Hendersonville, North Carolina, Skillman graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in electronic journalism. He currently serves as board President for Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services and is a longtime member of SCPRSA and IABC-SC.

MPA Strategies, founded in 2011, celebrates its 10th anniversary in November at its new office located at 2025 State Street in Cayce. The firm offers a wide range of services, including strategic digital marketing, association management, media relations, project funding and procurement, grant writing, crisis management, and website and social media management.


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