PR Newswire today announced the appointment of Allison Langfelder to the position of National Account Manager for MultiVu, the broadcast public relations and multimedia division of PR Newswire.

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Allison will be based in Washington D.C. and will assist and advise clients nationwide in developing and executing broadcast and multimedia programs. She will report to Todd Grossman, Vice President, Sales and Client Services for MultiVu.

"MultiVu has elevated the standard for effective broadcast PR and multimedia services, and Allison's appointment will help our clients profit from its full potential," said Todd Grossman. "Allison is an active member of the broadcast media community and as such, is able to offer knowledgeable and relevant advice to clients. Her longstanding relationships with her existing customers are testament to the quality of her work. We are delighted to welcome her onboard."

Allison most recently served as Vice President at Z Communications where she was responsible for creating and enhancing multimedia services and solutions for clients. Prior to this role, Allison spent six years at Medialink Worldwide, progressing to the role of Client Solutions Manager. Working with a wide variety of customers located in and around the D.C. area, Allison helped build effective multimedia and broadcast programs, with an emphasis on multicultural campaigns and live events.

Allison also held positions at UMTV Terp TV News and WMUC News 88.1FM, working as a producer and reporter.

"I'm excited to be a member of an established team that has an enviable reputation for providing high-tech, high-quality solutions. I'm looking forward to introducing new clients to MultiVu, and adding value to established relationships," said Allison. "I'm also impressed by the quality of the team here and the progressive nature of the services that are offered to all of our customers -- big, small, and across all industries."

Allison is on the executive board of Washington Women in Public Relations and is a founding member of the Alphabet Club D.C., a networking organization for young men and women. She has a B.A. from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, with a focus on television and radio broadcasting.

In the four years since its inception, MultiVu has become the fastest growing broadcast PR services company and counts among its customers 20 of the top 25 PR firms globally.

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