Fintech PR Industry Vet Forms Ascent Communications

Newly launched agency offers strategic campaigns for financial services industry

2014-02-25

NEW YORK, NY, February 25, 2014 (Press-News.org) Ascent Communications, a fully integrated public relations and marketing agency, was recently formed to assist start-up and established financial services and financial technology companies to broaden their visibility and credibility in the marketplace.

Marc Weinstein, founder and CEO of Ascent Communications, formed the agency to provide innovative and strategic communications to companies seeking ways to foster and maintain business growth.

"Businesses require dynamic and cost-effective communications that include the proper expertise, knowledge and tools, in order to make the desired impact on their customer base, " said Mr. Weinstein. "Ascent Communications was formed to provide the creative strategic direction and swift tactical execution that firms need in their daily communications to grow their business."

Ascent Communications offers a wide range of public relations and marketing services including: media and analyst relations, social media, thought leadership programs, brand identity programs, crisis communications, website programming and design, sales and marketing collateral, event management, and advertising.

Mr. Weinstein brings more than 20 years in providing public relations and marketing expertise to banks, brokerages, consultancies, exchanges, hedge funds and other asset management firms, and technology providers. He has held executive positions with Spotlight Financial Marketing, Spring, O'Brien, Intermarket Communications (formerly Trimedia), and Edelman Worldwide.

About Ascent Communications (www.ascentcomm.net)

Ascent Communications is a full-service public relations and marketing firm providing results-driven communications strategies for both established and start-up financial services and technology firms. Ascent provides a wide range of services, including media and analyst relations, social media, thought leadership campaigns, crisis communications, brand identity programs, collateral development, web design and programming, advertising, event management, and advertising.

Contact:
Ascent Communications
Marc Weinstein, CEO
(908) 947-8363
marc@ascentcomm.net

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