Our Team

  • President & Chief Executive Officer: Athena Golianis
  • Media: Conroy Media - Ross Currie and Sue Conroy
  • Creative Team: Martha Porter, Nadia Wittenstein, Chris Deschaine
  • Public Relations: Rachel Lukawski
  • Promotional Design: Annette Ricci - Design and Deliver 4U

Athena Golianis
  • Over 20 years global advertising and marketing experience
  • Marketing and Agency experience: Arthur Andersen, Ogilvy & Mather, J. Walter Thompson, Bozell Worldwide, Euro RSCG Tatham and founder and owner of AGW Idea Group
  • Client experience: Including brand building and marketing campaigns for: Sears, Kraft Foods, Wal-Mart Sam's Club, Sara Lee, Hillshire Farm, Midas, Alberto Culver
  • Retail Experience: Sears, ShopKo, Wal-Mart Sam's Club, Midas, Diamond Bank, Beltone
  • Business to Business Marketing Consulting for: Arthur Andersen & Co., Grainger, Wal-Mart Sam's Club, City of Chicago
  • New product introductions for blue chip brands!
  • B2B, Retail and consumer packaged goods experience designed to, "make the cash register ring!"
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Rachel Lukawski

Rachel Lukawski is a public relations freelancer with eight years of experience in the agency world. From consumer packaged goods and retail to finance, healthcare and technology, Rachel's experience spans across various industries, making her a true generalist.

Rachel is passionate about media relations. Her national relationships have secured placements for her clients in outlets such as the Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN, CBS Early Show, MSNBC.com, Real Simple, Family Circle and Good Housekeeping. She also has a strong understanding of the Chicagoland media landscape, obtaining placements in the major print and broadcast outlets such as Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, WGN, NBC, etc.

Additionally, Rachel is an expert in managing and creating broadcast news packages such as video news releases, satellite television / radio media tours, radio promotions and b-roll production projects.

Outside of media relations, Rachel has planned and executed various red carpet / VIP events and has written press materials, byline articles, direct mail pieces, corporate speeches and Web site content.

Agency Experience:
  • Weber Shandwick Chicago
  • Laughlin Constable Chicago
  • Porter Novelli Chicago
  • Ogilvy Public Relations Chicago
Client Experience:
  • Kraft Foods
  • Oscar Mayer
  • The Other White Meat
  • MARS / Masterfoods
  • Ace Hardware
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Nextel Communications
  • International Truck and Engine Company
  • Schneider National
  • NASCAR
  • Banker's Life and Casualty Company
  • Family Credit Counseling Services
  • Med-Systems, Inc.
  • St. Jude's Research Hospital
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Annette Ricci, Founder & Owner - DD 4U
  • Over 20 years in promotion and design business
  • Clients include: Maytag, Gatorade, Keebler, Spiegel, Crown Royal, Walgreen's
  • Agency clients include: Leo Burnett, FCB, Euro RSCG Tatham
  • Founder Reel EZ Display
  • Innovate Illinois Award in 2005 and multiple design awards
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