October 30, 2024
Billings to enhance firm’s crisis communications, reputation management, & public affairs expertise
WASHINGTON, D.C. – LSG, a leading impact agency that helps clients grow, evolve, and protect their brands and reputations, today announced Erin Billings as partner. A PRNEWS Crisis Manager of the Year, Erin brings extensive expertise in public affairs, crisis and corporate communications, and reputation management, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to providing best-in-class strategic counsel and creating impact for clients.
In her role, Erin will lead the firm’s crisis communications practice and expand the firm’s existing public affairs and communications work. She joins the team with a distinguished background in helping leading financial institutions, global technology companies, and top consumer brands navigate complex challenges, including legislative, regulatory, and reputational issues.
“Erin has a deep understanding of the D.C. landscape and is an incredibly well-respected strategist, crisis counselor, and public affairs guru to top corporations and trades,” said David Barnhart, LSG’s founding partner and CEO. “One of the many things I admire about Erin is her experience working as a reporter, where she thrived as both a writer and editor for more than a decade. Erin’s arrival marks a significant milestone in LSG’s growth, and we are excited about our future with her on board.”
Prior to LSG, Erin was a partner at Global Strategy Group (GSG), where she co-led GSG’s corporate reputation practice, served as a senior leader on business growth, talent acquisition, and team management. She also helped build and grow the communications practice at the Podesta Group and served as a senior communications and media strategist for BGR Group.
Erin’s career began with a 15-year stint as a state reporter in Montana and national political reporter and editor for CQ-Roll Call in Washington, D.C. Erin has appeared as a regular news analyst on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, and NPR.
Erin is based in Washington, D.C.
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