PR Firm Stacks Former Security Editors

Author: Carlton Purvis, Published on Aug 09, 2013

CompassPR, whose clients include Tyco, Genetec, Siemens and Mobotix, is poised to become the most powerful PR agency in the security industry after adding one of the most well-known security trade magazine editors to its roster.

Deborah O'Mara, former editor-in-chief and managing director of Security Dealer and Integrator Magazine, joined CompassPR recently, according to her updated LinkedIn profile. The new entry says she will work as the agency’s editorial director.

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| 08/09/13 03:44pm

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| 08/09/13 04:44pm

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| 08/09/13 04:46pm

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Brian Rhodes

IPVMU Certified / IPVM Admin | 08/09/13 04:46pm

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| 08/09/13 04:54pm

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IPVM Admin | 08/09/13 05:32pm

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| 08/09/13 05:42pm

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