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Erin Purdy is an account executive at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide working on client accounts in both the corporate and consumer practices including Brazil, LG Electronics, COUNTRY Financial and PLAYMOBIL.

With a strong background in both the travel and technology industries, Erin has attended the International Consumer Electronics Show for the past two years, created technology product review plans and recently returned from a press trip to northeast Brazil.

Erin’s role primarily consists of media relations, product launch and event planning, logistics and press material development. Erin has secured coverage for clients in outlets such as The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Parents, Parenting, Shape, Detroit Free Press, Denver Post, New York Post, Newsday, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Kiplinger.com and the “TODAY” Show

A love for travel started when Erin was young, during many family vacations across the country. Erin has been everywhere from Ireland and Brazil to the northernmost point on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Prior to joining Ogilvy in December 2006, Erin was an associate analyst with Clarkston Consulting, where she researched industry trends and benchmarks for a consumer goods company. She also served as the promotions assistant at a television station in Lansing, Michigan. During her time at WHTV, Erin coordinated media sponsorships and worked with community event chairs, as well as serving as the liaison between all departments at the station.

Erin is a graduate of Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., where she received her Bachelor degree in communication and public relations.