Davis South Barnette And Patrick: New Hires, Promotions

Advertising agency Davis South Barnette and Patrick recently announced the addition of new employees, as well as promotions. Amanda Turner joins its creative team as art director/graphic designer. Turner completed a bachelor’s degree in graphic design at the University of South Alabama and a master’s degree in science and leadership in communication from the University of Mobile. The agency’s new digital marketing specialist is Ethan Mercer, who previously worked as a content strategist for IMMIX Strategic. Caroline Davis joins the digital team as digital brand manager. Davis has a background in advertising, media and public relations (PR). Kari Hedges comes to the agency as a brand manager. In her previous role, she was national events coordinator for the Gary Sinise Foundation. Meredith Guzy Turncliff will now serve as digital director. She has more than 12 years of experience in digital communications and joins the agency from Visit Mobile. The agency’s PR department hired Lauren Giddens. She has more than 15 years of PR, marketing and advertising experience. Meredith Schafer-Carr has been promoted to creative manager. She has worked for the company for nine years and previously served as production and traffic manager. She has more than 13 years of advertising and design experience.