C4CS® Welcomes Anne Linaberger

PITTSBURGH - Jan. 7, 2019 - PRLog -- Today, C4CS announced that veteran journalism professional, Anne Linaberger, has joined the team. Ms. Linaberger is poised to provide expert and seasoned media relations consulting, training and executive coaching services to C4CS clients.

"I am excited to bring my experience in the media to help C4CS clients raise their level of professionalism and preparedness in working with the media," Anne Linaberger said.

A results-driven communicator with more than 30 years of professional expertise in journalism and strategic communications, Ms. Linaberger possesses a proven track record of identifying target audiences, devising and implementing effective strategies and leading teams. Her skills include significant understanding of client goals that can then be mapped to media relations guidance to ultimately produce outstanding results.

"Anne is a tremendous addition to our team," stated Oliver S. Schmidt, president and chief executive officer of C4CS. "We are very intentional to bring her on board. Anne's tenure in the broadcast world brings our clients unprecedented expertise that will certainly help them to realize the benefits that only proficiency such as hers affords."

"Too often, people are intimidated in their dealings with reporters and the media." Ms. Linaberger added. "Having been on the other side of the microphone, my approach and capabilities will help our clients to achieve a much better level of comfort that can lead to the positive impact they want to achieve."

Previously, Ms. Linaberger served as news director at KDKA/WPCW-TV, the top-rated CBS-owned and operated television stations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Throughout her career, Anne has served in many management and on-air roles at various television and radio stations, including as an anchor, reporter and executive producer. Her wealth of knowledge and deep journalistic experience enables Anne to work with C4CS clients across industries and geographies.

The winner of dozens of national and regional awards, including two Emmys for outstanding news operation, Anne is a skilled educator with two decades of experience in classrooms and online at Point Park University and West Virginia University. A graduate of Allegheny College, Anne also has a Master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from West Virginia University. She serves as a community volunteer in leadership positions on boards of directors for multiple nonprofit organizations. Anne resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband Tom and son.

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About C4CS, LLC

C4CS is an international business advisory firm that uniquely specializes in both crisis management and strategic communication. Since 1998, the firm has focused on protecting and enhancing its clients' brand equity, reputation and the bottom line, working with corporate, nonprofit and government entities around the world. From crisis readiness planning and immediate crisis response to media and spokesperson skills development and other strategic communication services, C4CS helps its clients to anticipate and navigate business challenges, mitigate and manage risks as well as make the most of opportunities for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, C4CS also has offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Berlin, Germany. More information can be found at www.c4cs.com, or email info@c4cs.com.