Warschawski a full-service advertising, marketing, digital, public relations, branding, web design, creative and crisis communications agency, announced today the promotion of Sam Ruchlewicz to Director of Digital Strategy & Data Analytics. In his new role, Sam will lead client accounts as well as the agency’s integrated digital marketing and data analytics efforts, including: creation of integrated digital strategies and campaigns, SEO/SEM, display/video advertising, social media marketing, content strategy development and implementation, tag management, web analytics and database management. Sam also manages corporate communications for the agency and actively participates in new business development.

Sam is widely recognized as a rising star and thought leader in digital marketing and data analytics. Sam has been a driving force behind Warschawski’s transition to a digital-first, data-driven agency, with one of the highest concentrations of Google AdWords and Analytics certified professionals in the region. He is a columnist and contributor to some of the industry’s most respected publications, including Digital Marketing Radio, Marketing Insider, Duct Tape Marketing and Convince & Convert. He is frequently invited to speak at regional, national and international marketing and industry conferences.

Since joining Warschawski, Sam has led marketing communications activities for many of the agency’s clients, including Biologics Consulting, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), Hogan Lovells, Global Telecom Brokers, Heritage Training & Shooting Center, the Law Offices of Evan K. Thalanberg, P.A., and Alex Cooper Auctioneers, among others.

“It has been great to watch Sam grow into this new role. He is constantly pushing himself and other team members to stay ahead of the rapidly-shifting digital landscape and find new, creative solutions to client challenges,” said Shana Harris, COO of Warschawski. “The digital marketing landscape is rapidly changing and Sam’s intricate understanding of it and ability to stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate new solutions in our marketing communications strategies for clients is outstanding. We are thrilled to see Sam grow and look forward to watching him continue to play an integral role in the agency and the industry.”

Sam holds a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College, and is currently finishing his MBA in Finance from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. Sam is a member of the Digital Analytics Association, a Google AdWords and Analytics certified professional, a Bing Accredited Professional and has completed the HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification. Outside of work, Sam is an avid reader, sports enthusiast and food aficionado.

ABOUT WARSCHAWSKI:

Warschawski is dedicated to providing clients with the highest quality of branding, marketing, PR, advertising, interactive and creative design services. Warschawski has won the top recognition of being named "U.S. Small Agency of the Year" for three years in a row. For ten consecutive years, it also has been ranked as one of the top 30 "Best Agencies to Work For" in the U.S. In 2010, Warschawski was named “U.S. Small Agency of the Year” and the "Best Small Agency to Work For" in the U.S. The company, whose clients include Fortune 500 and Inc. 500 companies, has won more than 200 awards for its marketing communications work over the last 15 years. Warschawski was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.