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Narrative Strategies Bolsters Creative and Paid Media Capabilities, Elevates Erin Bergmeister to Managing Director, Brand Strategy

Written by Narrative Strategies | Sep 16, 2025 1:05:34 PM

Firm Announces a Host of Promotions in its Creative Services Team, Addition of Studio Manager Molly Lannon

WASHINTON, D.C. – Narrative Strategies has announced several promotions in its creative and digital team, reflecting the significant growth of those capabilities since the firm’s Creative Services division launched in 2022. Erin Bergmeister joins Narrative’s senior leadership team with her promotion to Managing Director, Brand Strategy; Ellie O’Shei has been named Senior Design Director; Connor Gerrity has been named Senior Creative Strategist; Peyton Schaeffer has been promoted to Graphic Designer II; and Charlie Bluestein has been named Senior Paid Media Manager. In addition to the promotions, the firm also announced an expansion of the team, hiring Molly Lannon as Studio Manager. 

“In today’s high-stakes information environment, it’s more important than ever that we can conceptualize, create, and place persuasive creative content and advertising that drives our clients’ reputational and public affairs goals,” said Narrative CEO and Founding Partner Ken Spain. “Erin’s approach to brand strategy allows our clients to get the most out of every dollar they spend, ensuring the right content resonates with the right audience, with maximum cost-effectiveness. From day one, our creative and digital team has helped clients set themselves apart in a crowded and contentious landscape through innovative content and placement. These promotions reflect their outstanding work and results for nearly four years.” 

Molly Lannon brings extensive experience in creative services, video production, and marketing to Narrative. She previously served as Director of Operations at POOLHOUSE and has additional agency experience at the Martin Agency and Dotted Line Collaborations. Molly earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master’s from the University of Tennessee. 

“The expertise and growth of our creative team is one of the key characteristics distinguishing Narrative as a full-service communications and strategy firm,” Spain added. “We’re excited to welcome Molly to a team built to deliver distinctive stories and bring messages to life.”