As a manager, client services at CooperKatz, Lesley Neadel oversees ongoing public relations efforts for the ANA (Association of National Advertisers), supporting their many conferences and forums throughout the year including their largest, the Annual Conference, as well as promoting their itellectual capital. In addition, Lesley plays a key role in driving the firm's new business efforts, handling both inbound and opportunities and proactively seeking out companies for whom CooperKatz would be a good PR match.
Since joining CooperKatz in June 2002, Lesley has participated in the planning and execution of a wide range of special events and communications programs. These varied experiences have supported multiple CooperKatz clients: Zipcar nationally and locally; MSN.com in the social media space; Waterfront Media's Everydayhealth.com; VEET Depilatories' new product introductions; WeatherBug's school education programs; Condé Nast's launch of Flip.com and ShopVogue.TV; Carrier Corporation's 100th anniversary; the Civic Alliance to Rebuild Downtown New York's 'Listening to the City' town hall event; and Otis Elevator Corporation's 150th anniversary and introduction of its NextStep escalator.
Lesley holds a Bachelor of Science in public relations from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.