Crisis Communications Expert David Chamberlin Named One of PRWeek’s ‘40 under 40’

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--David Chamberlin, Senior Vice President and Director of Crisis and Issues Management at MS&LGroup, one of the world’s leading communications firms, was chosen as one of PRWeek’s ’40 Under 40.’ Each year, PRWeek highlights 40 of the top public relations professionals under the age of 40 from both agency and in-house roles.

Chamberlin, who has been with MS&LGroup since 2007, leads the issues and crisis specialty within the agency’s Corporate Practice. The Corporate Practice represents some of the world’s biggest brands. Chamberlin maximizes reputation capital, providing strategic counsel and crisis expertise.

“David’s experience in crisis communications is invaluable in today’s business climate,” said Renee Wilson, President of the Northeast Region, MS&LGroup North America. “We are thrilled to have him on our team, as he is instrumental in leading our clients through some of their most challenging times.”

Also this year, MS&LGroup’s Rita Masini, Chief Talent Officer, was named one of 2010’s Top Young Trainers by Training Magazine. This annual list highlights the world’s top leaders in HR. Since joining MS&LGroup in 2008, Rita launched the agency’s North American training program, MS&L Academy, which seeks to develop further the strategies and skills of executives across all levels.

Additionally, The Network Journal’s ‘40 Under Forty Black Achievement Awards’ recognized Teneshia Jackson Warner, CEO of MS&LGroup’s strategic partner Egami Consulting, this past June. The list recognizes African American professionals who have made a credible impact on both their industry and their communities.

About MS&LGroup

MS&LGroup is one of the world’s top three PR and Events networks, specialists in public relations, public affairs, branding, corporate and financial communications, social media marketing and events. Operating in wholly owned and affiliate offices in more than 80 countries spanning the Americas, EMEA and Asia, MS&LGroup provides many of the world's largest companies and most recognized brands with best-in-class communication strategies to help them reach their business and communication goals. www.mslgroup.com

MS&LGroup is part of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577], the world's third largest communications group. With activities spanning 104 countries and 43,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe offers a complete range of advertising services through three global advertising networks, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, and two multi-hub networks, Fallon and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. Media consultancy and buying is offered through two worldwide networks, Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia; and interactive and digital marketing led by Digitas and Razorfish. Publicis Groupe recently launched VivaKi to leverage the combined scale of the autonomous operations of Digitas, Razorfish, Starcom MediaVest Group, Denuo and ZenithOptimedia to develop new services, tools, and next generation digital platforms. Web site: www.publicisgroupe.com.

About Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577] is the world's third largest communications group. In addition, it is ranked as the world’s second largest media counsel and buying group, and is the first global network in digital and healthcare communications. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, the Groupe employs approximately 45,000 professionals. Publicis Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of advertising services through three global advertising networks, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, and two multi-hub networks, Fallon and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty. Media consultancy and buying is offered through the two first ranked worldwide networks, Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia; and interactive and digital marketing led by the two first ranked Digitas and Razorfish networks. Publicis Groupe launched VivaKi to leverage the combined scale of the autonomous operations of Digitas, Denuo, Razorfish, Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia to develop new services, tools, and next generation digital platforms. Publicis Groupe’s specialized agencies and marketing services offer healthcare communications with Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG, the first network in healthcare communications), sustainability communications and multicultural communications. With MS&L Group, the sixth PR and events network, Publicis Groupe expertise ranges from corporate and financial communications to public relations and public affairs, branding, social media marketing and events, sports marketing and events. Web site: www.publicisgroupe.com

PR Week - 40 under 40 2010: Early influencers

Decades of experience aren't a requirement for success in the PR industry. PRWeek profiles 40 professionals, nominated by colleagues, who have already made significant contributions to their agencies, clients, and organizations.

Forty reasons to be excited about the industry's future prospects

Steve Barrett

August 01, 2010

A place in PRWeek's annual 40 Under 40 list is a badge of honor for rising stars in communications working across all sectors of the industry. Those recognized are at the forefront of the race to become the next generation of CCOs, CMOs, and agency CEOs (read full article here).

This year's entries were more impressive than ever, with 200-plus hopefuls vying for a place. In fact, the quality was so high, 100 could easily have made the cut. The list represents all facets of communications, from CCOs at corporations and nonprofits to an entrepreneur who has set up his own agency and worked hard to build it into a $5 million business to someone who controls $100 million of revenue heading a division at a top-five firm. It covers all parts of the country and all disciplines, from financial to consumer, healthcare to public affairs. It's a tribute to the talent in our industry, which bodes so well for the future of PR.

David Chamberlin, SVP, director of issues and crisis management, MS&L, 38

August 01, 2010

At MS&L, David Chamberlin leads a multi-office account team responsible for developing strategy in employee communications, product marketing, branding, government relations, corporate and financial communications, sales, and social media for clients that include Citi, Samsung, and Heineken. His 15 years in PR, with stints in several industries, are strewn with highlights. At Edelman, he led the team responsible for Advanced Medical Optics' 13-country recall of 2.9 million units of eye-care solution in Asia-Pacific in 2006. At Nortel Networks, Chamberlin drove the communications strategy for its largest ever growth period.