Shpilkes Joins P-I Staff

The Pre-Intelligencer is pleased to announce that Girnt Shpilkes is joining our Interweb Log staff as Business and Religion Editor.

Shpilkes is Chairman and CEO of Shpilkes Discount Marketing, VLLC, a Siouxland-based public relations and marketing firm.

Shpilkes Discount Marketing focuses on the widest possible range of services, including:

• Branding--Developed the brand name and promotion for "Impact Airlines"
• Promotion--Created the well-known slogan for Willbury Medical Supplies: "We Put A Little Quality In Everything We Make"
• Product Development--Conceptualized and introduced Mahlon Davis Farms' "Lite Lard" and rebranded its "Lard Classic"

During 2011, Shpilkes advised the Republican National Committee on strategy and debate preparation.

Sarah Anchorage will continue in her role as Political and Fashion Editor for the P-I, while Girnt keeps his eye on the pulse of Siouxland business.

Welcome, Girnt!