Digital marketing agency Reason2Be has added Elaine Lee as digital strategist.
Her hire comes on the heels of Reason2Be’s new partnership structure, where former Campfire president, Jeremiah Rosen, joined partners, Peter Corbett, Jessica Adams and Tim Dingersen to round out the leadership team. The new Reason2Be team brings a consultancy-style approach to its client work, with an emphasis on the ability to develop quality content at scale.
Prior to joining Reason2Be, Lee worked as a strategic planner at Digital Brand Architects. She comes with extensive experience in social media strategy in multiple capacities and brings an expertise in influencer marketing to her new position. Lee has a Master’s degree in Communications from Georgetown University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Parsons School of Design.
The End of The “Rust” Criminal Case Against Alec Baldwin May Unlock A Civil Lawsuit
The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath, attorneys for plaintiffs in the civil suit said Tuesday.
At a news conference in Los Angeles, victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred said that the parents and younger sister of deceased cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were disappointed that prosecutors won't appeal the dismissal of an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin. The criminal charge against Baldwin was dismissed halfway through trial in July on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.
Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie "Rust" in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Baldwin, the lead actor and coproducer, was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.
Allred said Hutchins' relatives are determined to pursue damages and compensation from Baldwin and "Rust" producers in New Mexico civil court, and want Baldwin to answer questions under oath in the proceedings. Hutchins' widower and son previously reached a separate legal settlement.
"With the withdrawal that was made public yesterday, we are now able to proceed with our civil case," Allred said. "Clearly, the rights of Alec Baldwin were protected, but the due process rights of the victims — Halyna Hutchins and her parents and her sister — were violated."
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