Clayton Gill has been hired as the new public relations and strategic communications manager for Diamond V. Starting in January, Gill will be responsible for the global reach of the company’s public relations efforts, working from headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
“We’re excited that Clayton’s joining the Diamond V team,” said Mike Wright, global marketing and research director. “He brings a strong background in U.S. and international ag media and has extensive editorial and media sales experience in the feed and animal industries. We’re looking forward to his contribution in building Diamond V’s brand worldwide.”
Gill is completing a six-year career in print and digital sales and service forFeedstuffsintegrated media, now part of New York City-based Penton Inc., which includesNational Hog FarmerandBEEFmagazine as well as the Farm Progress state and regional media.
Previously, he was the editorial director of trade media for Watt Publishing Co., now based in Rockford, Illinois, with responsibilities that includedFeed ManagementandFeed Internationalmagazines.
His work experience includes four years in ag extension communications in Southeast Asia. He holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Journalism from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. PD
—From Diamond V news release
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