Advertising Industry Veteran & Business Development Leader Brings Over 25 Years of Experience Serving Major National and International Corporations and Brands

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Broadsmoore Group ("TBG"), a privately held investment advisory and merchant banking firm, today announced that Jeffrey Devlin, an advertising industry veteran with over 25 years of production experience in the advertising and entertainment industries, has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the company's Board of Directors. Devlin will retain his role as CEO and Executive Producer of MediaLogic, an international consultancy and TV production company. At TBG, he will lend his expertise in advertising, marketing and new business development to help guide the future growth and business strategy of The Broadsmoore Group.

"Jeff is an extremely important addition to our board of directors, and brings a rich background of experience, having led and managed business development and advertising accounts for notable corporations and brands in a variety of industries. Our company will immediately benefit from Jeff's counsel." said Abraxas "AJ" Discala, CEO, The Broadsmoore Group.

Devlin will also continue his current position as Executive Produce and Partner of Original Film, where he produced General Motors' first-ever branded feature film, "The Last Ride," featuring Dennis Hopper.

Devlin has a proven track record in new business development for advertising agencies and won over $300 million in new business for various agencies over the past five years. Previously in his career, Devlin served as Senior Vice President of New Business Development for Doner Advertising, where he won over $70 million of new business and placed accounts with major companies and organizations including the National Football League (NFL), Atari, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, The Coca-Cola Company and Intel.

Prior to Doner Advertising, Devlin was a founding partner and executive producer for Flying Tiger Films. His recent production credits include four advertising campaigns for the United States Marine Corps. and the award-winning documentary series titled "Enduring Freedom." Devlin was also previously a Senior Vice President at Lintas Worldwide Advertising.  

"The Broadsmoore Group is uniquely focused on partnering with socially responsible corporations with humanitarian and profitable business models, and in this way, is setting a new standard for the rest of the industry," said Jeffrey Devlin. "I look forward to bringing an advertising and marketing perspective to the Board to help leverage the company's innovative philosophy and maximize business development opportunities."

Devlin's industry honors include 17 CLIO Awards; 16 Andy Awards for advertising excellence; 21 Telly Awards for outstanding commercials; four Effie Media Awards; and a prestigious Gold Camera from the U.S. International Film Festival. He has also been featured as a keynote speaker on advertising excellence at the Cannes Film Festival and his award-winning piece for Visa, Olympics is on permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York.

Devlin is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the United States Equestrian Team, Somerset Hills Handicapped Riders, Board of Advisors of Atari, and Executive Committee for the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP). He is also a senior advisor to Sirius XM Satellite Radio.

Devlin received a Bachelor's degree from Bethel University in Nashville, Tenn. and completed graduate work at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH.

About The Broadsmoore Group

The Broadsmoore Group (TBG) is an investment advisory firm and merchant bank that provides fully integrated business and investment services for private equity, public market and real estate transactions. Headquartered in New York, the company has offices strategically located in Washington D.C., San Diego, New Orleans, Huntingdon Valley, PA, and Dublin, Ireland. TBG is a lead investor that shares mutual interests with its clients. The company's core philosophy consists of strategic partnerships with corporations and ventures built on humanitarian, socially responsible, paradigm shifting and profitable business models. TBG provides its strategic partners and portfolio companies with proven expertise and value during every stage of growth. The company's values include high ethical standards, professional integrity and a commitment to investing in positive social change. TBG is dedicated to putting its clients first and making a difference in the global marketplace. For more information, please visit: http://www.broadsmoore.com.

SOURCE The Broadsmoore Group