Direct Impact announced today the appointment of Andrew Cumpsty as Managing Director of its newly opened London office. Cumpsty is a senior corporate media and external affairs leader with more than 18 years of experience, throughout which he has led corporate and public affairs for global brands including McDonald’s, mobile network Hutchison 3G, Ericsson and…
Direct Impact announced Thursday that Nicole Cornish has been appointed CEO. Cornish previously served as President of the firm and has been with Direct Impact since 2003. Former Direct Impact CEO Dave DenHerder has been named the United States CEO of Burson-Marsteller. DI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Burson-Marsteller and a member of the…
As Congress prepares for a fall debate on spending, everyone in the public and private economic sectors is bracing themselves for a fast and furious fight to defend their priorities in the eyes of the select few charged with reducing spending by at least $1.2 trillion. The next four months will undoubtedly be full of…
There was a big turnout last Thursday night at the Direct Impact “Under the Stars” reception held in conjunction with the Republican National Committee (RNC) summer meeting in Tampa, Fla. More than 200 people filled up the terrace at the Marriott Waterside resort and enjoyed the hot yet pleasant evening. The event was hosted by Direct…