Wilmington, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/24/2009 -- Signal, a full-service creative communications agency with studios in Raleigh and Wilmington, N.C., announced today that it recently named Ann Howard account executive at its Wilmington office.

Ms. Howard joins the Signal team having previously served as a business counselor at the Small Business and Technology Development Center at UNCW’s Cameron School of Business. She also has experience as a marketing and public relations manager, and in business valuation and technology transfer.

“We are very excited to have Ann join our Signal team,” said Rick Haynes, President of Signal. “With Ann’s unique abilities and expertise we are confident that she will add tremendous value helping clients grow their business while helping us grow ours as well.”

Ann’s duties include working closely with clients to reach their revenue goals using Signal’s creative and technological strength. She will also play a key role in the company’s future expansion to new markets.

“I have always admired Signal’s rare balance of strong design, technical chops, and strategic expertise,” said Howard. “I look forward to working with clients to use these strengths to create growth and profit in the ‘new’ economy.”

Howard earned a BA in Journalism from Salem College and an MBA at UNCW's Cameron School of Business.

About Signal
Signal is a full-service creative communications agency that provides integrated design, marketing and technology services. From Fortune 500 corporations to pioneering start-ups, Signal uses creative power to help clients deliver their brand stories and marketing messages in creative and intelligent ways. Established in 1992, Signal has studios located in Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina. http://www.signalinc.com

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