Sean Kauppinen Joins Kohnke Communications
Games Industry Veteran to Provide Senior-Level PR Strategy and Counsel to Clients
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 29, 2005 - Kohnke Communications, the premier public relations agency for interactive entertainment companies, today announced that Sean Kauppinen has joined the firm as account director. Kauppinen brings 10 years of games industry experience to the new position and will be responsible for providing strategic counsel to the firm's clients. Most recently Kauppinen served as head of product public relations for Sony Online Entertainment.
Prior to his position at Sony Online Entertainment, Kauppinen held public relations management positions at Ubisoft Entertainment, bleem!, 3dfx Interactive, Inc., and Golin/Harris International. His career began in 1995 with Morgen-Walke Associates where he provided media relations and investor relations counsel to a wide range of clients.
Kauppinen holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree from San Francisco State University.
About Kohnke Communications LLC
Kohnke Communications is a public relations agency specializing in games. With unparalleled experience and a location in the heart of the games community, the agency's services include crisis consultation, media training seminars, product introductions and event management. In addition, the company offers Game WireTM, a specialized news distribution system. More information about Kohnke Communications is available at http://www.kohnkecomm.com.
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