CENTENO PROMOTED TO ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT AWARD-WINNING ADVERTISING AGENCY

PPO&S Integrated Marketing Communications is pleased to announce that Carlos Centeno has been promoted from Digital Art Director to Associate Creative Director.

Centeno will be responsible for assisting with the agency’s creative concept and direction along with providing day-to-day supervision of the Creative Department. Centeno will help to align creative resources with PPO&S client needs, while ensuring quality execution that is on-time and on-budget. He will continue in his role as the agency’s digital and user experience lead, entrusted with managing digital and web-based strategies and execution on behalf of PPO&S and its clients.

“Carlos is a seasoned creative strategist who takes joy in presenting innovative solutions within challenging design and business constraints,” said Virginia Roth, president, PPO&S. “His combination of big thinking and technical proficiency provides our clients with inventive approaches that work in the real world.”

Since joining PPO&S in 2015, Centeno has developed user-friendly digital solutions to meet complex needs in a clear, functional and appealing manner. He recently led the award-winning design work for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s underage drinking prevention campaign and for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Commute By Rail initiative.

Prior to joining PPO&S, Centeno helped lead digital design and creative teams at Invictus, InsuranceNewsNet.com and Dean Design/Marketing Group. He is a 2006 Cum Laude graduate of Messiah College with a Bachelor of Arts in graphic design.

Based in Harrisburg, PA, PPO&S is a full-service advertising agency with nearly 40 years of proven expertise in developing integrated marketing communications. Agency capabilities include strategic marketing planning; research; copywriting, design and production of advertising and promotional materials; website development and design; event planning and promotion; public relations, crisis communications and reputation management counseling, and media planning and buying.