Launch Marketing, provider of turn-key marketing services for business-to-business technology oriented companies, today announced the addition of Kathryn Drake as Marketing Assistant.

In her role, Kathryn will work closely with the account team to assist with various services including lead generation campaigns, digital advertising, event management, creative design and lead pay-per-click campaign execution and reporting. In addition to client support, Kathryn helps support Launch’s internal marketing efforts including social media management and blogging.

Prior to joining the Launch team, Kathryn held internships at marketing and advertising agencies, including Launch Marketing, and on the client-side. She also served as a social media strategist on the team responsible for maintaining the social media and web presence of the Department of Advertising at the University of Texas at Austin.

Kathryn has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications-Advertising and a minor in Communication Design from Texas State University as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin. She is also a certified Google AdWords professional.

“We are pleased to welcome Kathryn aboard our growing team,” said Christa Kleinhans Tuttle, President of Launch Marketing. “As an intern, Kathryn’s assistance was an integral part of Launch and we are excited she will be bringing her knowledge and experience in advertising and marketing to the company full time.”