Sonic Hires CMO With Drive-In Background

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DALLAS Yahoo sales and marketing executive Todd Townsend has joined Sonic Corp. as chief marketing officer, the drive-in restaurant chain said.

Townsend, 41, is also a former Leo Burnett account executive and once worked on the Sonic business at an Oklahoma advertising agency, the company said.

“Todd’s unique background blends marketing, technology and building relationships with customers in a 21st century manner, with agency experience, strong brand exposure and general management skills,” said Sonic CEO Clifford Hudson.

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