LTS 2.80 Michael Putney Joins Ladenburg Thalmann as Media and Marketing Consultant
Apr 25, 2007 8:19:00 AM
Copyright Business Wire 2007
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. (AMEX: LTS) today announced that Michael Putney, an award-winning reporter in South Florida for three decades, has joined Ladenburg as a media and marketing consultant.
"I've admired Michael's work for a long time and we're delighted to have him join our growing team," Ladenburg Chairman Dr. Phillip Frost said. "Michael brings a unique perspective and extensive media expertise to Ladenburg and will be a valuable asset as we ramp up our communications efforts with the financial media and our shareholders."
In addition to his new responsibilities at Ladenburg, Mr. Putney will continue his full-time position as senior political reporter at WPLG-Channel 10, where he has worked since 1989. He will also continue to write an op-ed column on politics for The Miami Herald. Mr. Putney, an Aventura, Florida resident, is a native New Yorker who has lived and worked as a reporter in South Florida since 1977. He has won numerous awards and honors.
"We are confident that Michael will help increase awareness in Florida and across the country of the many facets of Ladenburg's business," said President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Lampen. "We believe we have a great story to tell and that Michael is well suited to help us tell it."
Mr. Putney stated, "I'm excited to join Phil Frost, Dick Lampen and an extremely talented team at Ladenburg. This will be the first time in my career that I've worked in a consulting capacity, but I could not resist the opportunity to work with an emerging investment banking giant."
Last month Ladenburg reported total revenue for 2006 of $46.9 million, up from $30.7 million the previous year. Since moving its corporate headquarters from New York in July, the Company is now headquartered in the IVAX building on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.
About Ladenburg
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, based in Miami, Florida, is engaged in retail and institutional securities brokerage, investment banking and asset management services through its principal operating subsidiary, Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. Founded in 1876 and a New York Stock Exchange member since 1879, Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. is a full service investment banking and brokerage firm based in New York City, with regional offices in Miami and Boca Raton, Florida; Los Angeles, California; Melville, New York; Lincolnshire, Illinois; and Princeton, New Jersey. Ladenburg provides corporate finance, asset management, brokerage, trading and research services, principally for middle market and emerging growth companies and high net worth individuals.
Source: Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc.
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