NEW YORK, March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard, a leading international communications agency, today announced that Jeffrey Pohlman, an award-winning media veteran with more than two decades of experience, has joined the agency's New York office as a senior vice president in the reputation management practice.

Pohlman brings extensive experience in producing investigative reports and in-depth profiles. During his 13 years at CNBC, Pohlman's investigative unit produced the company's first digital documentaries, including three in 2013 under his leadership. With experience at several of today's leading media networks, he has deep relationships with an established network of journalist colleagues.

"We are delighted to welcome Jeff to our team," said Betsy Neville, FleishmanHillard's regional reputation management lead, the Americas. "Jeff is a master storyteller whose talents as an investigative journalist and documentary producer will be invaluable in helping shape compelling narratives and defining positioning strategies for clients."

"I had an extraordinary run at CNBC, where I worked with some of the smartest people in the TV business, but I am so incredibly happy to be at FleishmanHillard working with Betsy and her amazing team," said Pohlman. "It feels like the perfect fit - taking my broad production experience and using it to develop meaningful storytelling strategies that resonate in the marketplace for today's leading companies and government agencies."

An award-winning producer - including a 2015 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism - Pohlman has won numerous industry accolades for writing, directing and producing documentaries covering politics, economic issues and business topics, and securing exclusive interviews with Fortune 500 business leaders and senior government officials. He has overseen the production of 28 documentaries and eight series at CNBC, and has produced hundreds of breaking news packages and specials while traveling extensively around the world.

Before joining CNBC, Pohlman was a producer at CNN and spent seven years at NBC as an associate producer. Pohlman holds a Bachelor of Arts from New York University.

About FleishmanHillard
FleishmanHillard is the world's most complete global communications firm, specializing in public relations, public affairs, marketing, paid media, and transmedia and social content. FleishmanHillard delivers on The Power of True, reflecting the firm's high values, and unique ability to guide clients through a world demanding unprecedented authenticity and transparency. FleishmanHillard was named PRWeek's 2014 Global Agency of the Year, "Standout Agency" on Advertising Age's 2013 A-List; NAFE's "Top 50 Companies for Executive Women" for 2010-2014; and among PRWeek's 2013 "Best Places to Work." The firm's award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of the DAS Group of Companies, and has 88 offices in 31 countries, plus affiliates in 42 countries. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.

About The DAS Group of Companies
The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

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