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Christa Sorauf
Principal
Byline:
An award-winning creative director and copywriter, Christa Sorauf is one of the creators of Connexxions™, a line of fun products designed to help women connect with one another. Contact Christa at [email protected].
Broadcast Bio:
Christa Sorauf is an award-winning creative director, copywriter, business owner and Mom, but another title she boasts might be "Hip Chick," or "Babe with Babes." These are two of the types of Connexxions Cards Christa helped develop with Connexxions, Inc., a company that creates products designed to help "chicks click." From hip appointment cards and stationery to ice-breaker games for girls' night out, Connexxions is bringing a whole new generation of Moms together. Welcome Christa.
Full Bio:
Christa Sorauf is an award-winning creative director and copywriter with over fifteen years of experience. Upon graduating cum laude from the
After a successful tenure at Brains on Fire, Sorauf was hired by Erwin-Penland, a $100 million agency, as a copywriter and broadcast producer. Over the next two years, Sorauf was promoted to associate creative director, where she was responsible for creative development and execution of client advertising.
In 1996, Sorauf left Erwin-Penland Advertising to start her family and Thinking Cap, Inc., a boutique advertising agency. In 1998, she partnered with Stacey Massengale to form a freelance creative team for regional and national clients.
In 2002, Lesley Johnson joined Thinking Cap, and the team launched their first product, 52 Card Pick Up®, which are instant messaging cards for singles. In 2005, Sorauf and Johnson partnered again with Stacey Massengale to establish Connexxions, Inc. Today, Sorauf serves as a principal and creative director for the company.
In her career thus far, Sorauf has received over 40 Local and National Addys, 3 Tellys and 4 National Achievement Awards from the American Advertising Federation including the National Winner for Public Service. Sorauf is active in the community, and has served on the board of the Greenville Ad Club, the
Lesley Johnson
Principal
Byline:
Lesley Johnson is one of the creative minds behind Connexxions™, a line of gift products, games and stationery designed to help women connect. Contact Lesley at [email protected]
Broadcast Bio:
Lesley Johnson has 15 years experience in business development in the marketing and advertising arena, is a successful business owner and Mom, but another title she boasts might be "Hip Chick," or "Babe with Babes." These are two of the types of Connexxions Cards Lesley helped develop with Connexxions, Inc, a company that creates products designed to help "chicks click." From hip appointment cards and stationery to ice-breaker games for girls' night out, Connexxions is bringing a whole new generation of Moms together. Welcome Lesley.
Full Bio:
Lesley Johnson has over 15 years experience in business development in the advertising and marketing industry. Upon graduation from
After a successful two years with The Greenville News, Johnson joined The Visual Marketing Group, an advertising agency owned by Stacey Massengale, as new business development manager. During her career with The Visual Marketing Group, Johnson helped to grow the agency’s business by securing new corporate clients.
In 1994, Johnson was hired by TVP Studios, a film and video production facility, as director of marketing and business development. After Johnson had her first daughter, she left her position when her husband was transferred to
In 2002, Johnson returned to
Stacey Massengale
Principal
Byline:
Stacey Massengale is an award-winning creative director and a Connexxions, Inc. founder. Contact her at [email protected].
Broadcast Bio:
Stacey Massengale is an award-winning creative director and copywriter with over 20 years experience in marketing and advertising communications. She is also a successful business owner and Mom to twins, but another title she boasts might be "Hip Chick," or "Babe with Babes." These are two of the types of Connexxions Cards Stacey helped develop with Connexxions, Inc., a company that creates products designed to help "chicks click." From hip appointment cards and stationery to ice-breaker games for girls' night out, Connexxions is bringing a whole new generation of Moms together. Welcome Stacey.
Full Bio:
Stacey Massengale is an award-winning creative director and designer with more than twenty years of experience in marketing and advertising communications. Upon graduating from Appalachian State University in
After several successful years at Advertising Design Systems, Massengale went on to the position of advertising director for Johnson Development Corporation in
When Visual Publications expanded and changed its name in 1989 to The Visual Marketing Group, Massengale was made a partner and the creative director. Massengale’s responsibilities included the development of visual communications and marketing programs for more than 100 corporate clients.
In 1996, Massengale left the Visual Marketing Group to stay at home with her twins. In 1998, she partnered with Sorauf as a freelance creative team. Today, Massengale is a principal and creative director for Connexxions, Inc. In her career thus far, Massengale has won more than 45 Addy Awards, and has received Special Judges Awards and Awards of Excellence from the PICA Awards. She is a mother of twins and serves in various volunteer positions for their school.
