New York, NY - The Halo Group today announced the appointment of Michael Pierre as Vice President of Connection Planning. Michael will direct traditional and new media efforts for Halo and its clients. An early web innovator, Pierre's track record includes digital marketing efforts for Chase, Auto-bytel, Sony, US Army, DeBeers, Pfizer, Samsung, and Coldwell Banker.

"We advocate that all brand communications work interdependently. That includes all forms of paid advertising and social media...even sales presentations," said Linda Passante, Halo CEO. "Michael's background and media skills give us an enviable edge in developing innovative customer engagement plans for Halo clients."