ORLANDO, FL...Fry Hammond Barr, a full service advertising agency based in Orlando, recently promoted Tia Durham to advertising account executive.

Durham has contributed tYWo the success and growth of the advertising department since joining the agency in September 2006. In her new capacity, Durham's responsibilities will include planning budgets, reviewing and evaluating media and creative output, and collaborating with the account services team for clients including Bright House Networks and Orlando Science Center, among others.

"Tia has shown superb performance and outstanding dedication to her work in the advertising division as well as throughout the agency," stated Pete Barr, Jr., president and CEO of Fry Hammond Barr."I think this move will be very beneficial and I am excited to see what she will achieve in her new role."

Durham earned her bachelor??s degree in marketing from St. Bonaventure University and holds a master's degree in advertising from Syracuse University. She is a member of the American Marketing Association and the American Advertising Federation.

About Fry Hammond Barr
Fry Hammond Barr, best known for its results oriented communications programs, represents many retail and consumer brands including McDonald??s, St. John's River Water Management District, Bright House Networks, Nemours and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. As a full-service agency with offices in Orlando and Tampa Bay, Fry Hammond Barr offers a wide range of services including advertising, public relations, interactive and marketing communications consulting. The agency was founded in 1957 and currently employs a team of more than 65 professionals. In 2006, the agency??s billings were more than $85 million.