Kimberly Pearson promoted to advertising manager

CHENEY – Kimberly Pearson is the new ad manager for Free Press Publishing (FPP). Pearson, a former company sales representative, was promoted to the position after the retirement of DeeAnn Gibb.

"Kim has been one of the top advertising and marketing consultants in

the West Plains for several years," said Free Press Publishing Co-owner and Publisher Roger Harnack. "She's more than ready to manage a sales team that will help local businesses grow and succeed."

Pearson has worked for FPP for the past three years. Before coming to work in Cheney, she was a sales rep at the Sacramento Bee, a prominent news publication in northern Calif.

Pearson has built meaningful relationships through her work at FPP and looks forward to continuing to do so as advertising manager.

"I like the opportunity to build closer relationships with smaller communities," she said.

Being in sales for 24 years has given Pearson the chance to develop various skills that will benefit her in her new position.

"I have good customer service skills and I do enjoy building relationships with clients," she said. "I'm looking forward to expanding my network of new clients."

Pearson said there are many new territories she will be covering as ad manager and says she is looking forward to unique learning opportunities.

As an ad manager, she is ready to work closely with her clients to find advertising strategies that work best for them.

"I'm looking forward to creating new ways and ideas for readership and for advertisers to help increase their sales," Pearson said. "Getting their feedback to help them better is something I'm ready for.

"I like helping people reach their goals in my workplace and, in turn, helping other companies reach their goals."I'm ready for the challenge."