O’Dwyers Names Moore Consulting Group No. 1 Health Care Firm in Florida

O’Dwyers has announced its latest national ranking of public relations firms engaged in the health care industry, naming Tallahassee’s Moore Consulting Group No. 1 in the state of Florida, and 23rd in the nation. The rankings are based on the number of healthcare clients and revenue.

The firm has orchestrated educational outreach to target audiences including elected officials, key influentials, provider groups and associations for healthcare access and prevention issues. Karen Moore, CEO and president of Moore Consulting Group, has testified before the U.S. House and Senate Healthcare and Appropriations Committees on Medicare and Medicaid.

“Health care is a top priority for the state of Florida as well as the nation, and I am honored to have the opportunity to work on initiatives that are helping enhance quality of life and save people’s lives,” said Moore. “Moore Consulting Group has a strong history of making a difference in the health care industry, covering prevention and access issues.”

Earlier this year, O’Dwyers named Moore Consulting Group the No. 2 overall public relations firm in Florida and 80th in the nation (out of 15,000 firms), based on net fees, the number of employees and the percentage of growth from 2005 to 2006. The firm was also named one of the top 110 firms in the U.S. by the national publication PRWeek.

MCG welcomes Susannah Wesley to the team

Moore Consulting Group is pleased to announce that Susannah Wesley has joined the team as a senior account executive. Susannah has a background in public affairs and association management, with experience in marketing, public relations, special event execution, and strategic planning. Prior to joining our team, she served as Deputy Director of the Florida Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus, and Executive Director of two additional statewide trade associations. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Florida State University.

“I was really drawn to Moore Consulting Group's enthusiasm and commitment to client service,” said Wesley. “MCG’s team members are known for their creativity, and I am thrilled to join such a talented group.”

A native Floridian, Susannah’s personal and professional background have given her a deep undertanding of our state’s diverse strengths. She has already begun work with VISIT FLORIDA’s Tourism Counts campaign to create a better Florida, attending the recent Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Boca Raton, where she successfully recruited 76 new members for the Partnership for Florida’s Tourism.

In her spare time, Susannah enjoys singing with the Tallahassee Community Chorus, keeping up with political news and events, and serving as a local volunteer.

MCG vice president named co-chair of BioFlorida Chapter

Jim Hunt, vice president of business development at Moore Consulting Group, was recently selected to serve as co-chair of BioFlorida’s Northwest Florida chapter. BioFlorida is an independent, statewide organization that focuses on outreach, awareness and development of bioscience in the state of Florida.

“BioFlorida leads the way in creating a favorable business and legislative environment to promote the growth of Florida’s bio and life sciences industries.” said Hunt. “I am very excited to join such a dynamic organization as co-chair of the Northwest Florida chapter.”

Learn more about BioFlorida.