Environics Communications diversifies Toronto staff

Team continues to evolve with three new hires to meet expanding client needs

TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2015 /CNW/ - Environics Communications has added three new talented hires to its Toronto roster. Leanne Bull, Oana Ungureanu and Vanida Lim bring a diverse range of experience, each coming from different disciplinary backgrounds in public relations, digital project management, and graphic design. 

Leanne joins as a Consultant, having previously worked with clients such as Microsoft and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) on media and influencer relations while at another Toronto-based communications agency. She also worked at a multi-national public relations firm on brands such as Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Shred-it, Florida Department of Citrus and TransUnion, leading events and honing her skills in issues management.

Oana joins as a Digital Project Manager for the team's growing digital practice. Previously, she led social media campaigns for top brands such as Ford Motor Company of Canada, as well as managing complex communications solutions as a digital project manager for Bayer and Rogers Communications. 

Vanida brings solid creative graphic design acumen to her Intermediate Designer role at Environics, having worked on notable social media programs for Tassimo Canada and Kraft Dinner. A driver of fresh, creative thinking, Vanida's talents in design have made her an indispensable asset to the integrated team of seasoned public relations professionals and creatives.

"Our reputation for great work and a great culture always attracts more great people," said Environics CEO Bruce MacLellan. "By broadening our skills and expertise with people like this new group, we're evolving to become stronger and more embedded with our clients."

About Environics Communications

With 235+ awards for client work, over 120 staff in Canada and the United States and annual fee income of more than $15 million, Environics Communications offers modern communications solutions for the trust marketing era. Content champions and brand stewards to some of North America's most respected and well-known brands, Environics Communications' strategic approach is guided by data-driven research, deep subject expertise and smart creative. Named IABC/Toronto's Large Agency of the Year in both 2014 and 2015, ranking #4 on the Great Place to Work® 2014 list of Canada's 50 Best Workplaces, and carbon neutral since June 2008, the firm has offices in Toronto, Montréal and Ottawa and Washington, DC, and is a strategic partner to the WE Agency (formerly Waggener Edstrom) expanding the reach to more than 100 additional international markets through the Global Alliance Network. Follow us on Twitter (@environicspr) and LinkedIn.

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Deane Code, Environics Communications, 416-969-2826, [email protected]