Media South's President, Barbara Penland, Named Woman of the Year in Branding, Custom Web Design and Communications

Knoxville, TN. December 3, 2007. The National Association of Professional and Executive Women recently named Barbara H. Penland, President of Media South, “Woman of the Year” in Branding, Custom Web Design, and Communications. Only one woman from each industry is named “Woman of the Year” by the NAPEW and each honoree is selected from thousands of women in their field. They are chosen based on outstanding accomplishments, leadership and service and will nationally represent their industry in the “Women of Excellence” Registry.

Barbara has 11 years of experience in the area of branding, custom web design, and communications. As president of Media South, she works with clients on marketing communication strategy, custom publications, and branding solutions. She is also responsible for business management and administration for the firm.

Barbara became involved in marketing communications as a result of her tenure as Managing Editor at Whittle Communications, where she participated in more than 50 new publication launches. Her firm maintains an outstanding reputation and takes pride in the high quality services it provides.

In her spare time, Barbara enjoys traveling, water skiing, and reading mystery novels. She is involved in several local community organizations, including the Knoxville Executive Women’s Association, Rotary International, University of Tennessee Chancellor’s Associates, and the Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership.