News : Leading Public Affairs Firm Taps Creative Director From Quinn for Illinois Campaign
Simon Edelman Joins Resolute Consulting
CHICAGO – Resolute Consulting, a premier national public affairs and strategic communications firm with offices in Chicago, Columbus and Washington, D.C., has hired Emmy® award-winning producer Simon Edelman as Creative Director. Edelman joins Resolute with a decade of experience in visual storytelling through video and photography.
“Simon is an excellent addition to the Resolute team at a time of significant growth and expansion at the firm,” said Greg Goldner, founder and president of Resolute Consulting. “The role of video in public affairs, issue campaigns and public outreach is a growing and essential component of strategic public relations. Simon enhances the scope of services that we offer to our clients, providing another high-impact tool for successful results.”
As Resolute’s Creative Director, Edelman will provide comprehensive, in-house video capabilities and critically acclaimed media expertise. Most recently, Edelman served as Creative Director for Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s successful 2010 gubernatorial campaign, and is known for a Glee-inspired television advertisement that quickly went viral on the Web.
“Simon’s creativity, talent and hard work added immeasurably to the effectiveness of my campaign. He is an exceptional person, and I respect him very highly. I know that he will make a great contribution to Resolute and its clients,” said Governor Pat Quinn.
Edelman has excelled across the multimedia spectrum – from editing programs for Discovery Health Channel, to producing at Comedy Central. With a background in political campaign advertising, television and motion pictures, documentaries and still photography, Edelman will provide Resolute clients expertise and effective deliverables across multiple media platforms.
“When considering my next career move, I wanted to join a firm that understands the importance media and video campaigns play in public education, advocacy and activation,” said Edelman. “Resolute recognizes video is a powerful medium to communicate and tell stories. I am pleased to join the team.”
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About Resolute Consulting:
Resolute Consulting, based in Chicago with offices in Columbus, Ohio and Washington, D.C., is an award-winning national public affairs and communications firm providing strategic counsel and effective issue campaigns based on real-world experience. Founded in 2002, Resolute has assembled a diverse and talented team of professionals with expertise in public affairs and strategic communications, including issues management, public outreach and coalition building, online and digital advocacy, and signature event production. For more information visit
www.resoluteconsulting.com.
