H+K expands Center of Creativity with new U.S. Creative Strategist

March 19, NEW YORK – Hill+Knowlton Strategies (H+K), international public relations agency, has appointed Molly Schlinger as Creative Strategist in the U.S.

“The depth and breadth of the work that H+K does makes it an incredible place to work, and I couldn’t be more excited,” said Schlinger. “I’ve always believed that insights and creativity are the best way to solve client challenges. Now, at H+K, I get to put that idea to the test in a big way.”

Schlinger came to H+K from Citizen Relations where she was the director of Strategy and Planning. Her responsibilities included supporting integrated business as well as leading new business pitches, helping the agency win upwards of $5MM in four months.

“Molly is a fantastic asset to our U.S. team. She’ll add an edge to our client work by applying creativity strategically,” said Richard Millar, H+K Global President.

Schlinger has risen quickly in the industry as a strategic planner with expertise in promotions, digital, and communications with stops at Access Communications and the Zeno Group as well as Citizen Relations for clients including P&G, Reckitt Benckiser, Philips, Beiersdorf, and ASICS. Schlinger will start at H+K on March 11 and will be based out of the New York office.

H+K has offices in more than 40 countries worldwide, delivering award winning campaigns to clients across all sectors and disciplines and with a focus on continued innovation for the industry. Recent innovations include Flight School +, a crisis communications training and simulation tool, Better Impact™, a new approach to brand purpose and CSR, and H+K Smarter™, a behavioral science unit.