Partner Exits Blattner Brunner

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The departure of founding partner Joe Blattner from Blatt-ner Brunner freed up ownership shares for use as a management tool and paved the way for a new executive structure at the Pittsburgh agency.

Michael Brunner, who joined Blattner’s firm, Communications Inc., in 1985, takes over as chairman and CEO of the shop. Promoted to the No. 2 slot, evp, chief integration officer, was Scott Morgan, formerly vp, di-rector of strategic services.

Brunner, 51, said he may fill the president’s post he formerly held.

Blattner, 48, who will retain part of his 60 percent equity stake, will remain on the board of directors.





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