Emily Eldridge

Hi, I'm Emily Eldridge, CEO of Pure and co-Founder of The Agency Post.

I focus on simple, effective solutions to complex issues, specifically in communication. Whether it's a brand that needs to be better known or a communication gap that needs to be filled, in collaborative partnership with agencies, I aim to bring together whatever tools exist (and those that can be created) to develop the most effective result(s).

Senior Vice President & Other Roles at Pure

June 2009 - January 2012

I supported all divisions of our company as a digital director, VP and then SVP, working to make Pure the best company with which to partner and for whom to work. We're a company working to make ad agencies and pr firms better, constantly evolving/improving.

Executive Non-Producer at TheVideoDepot.com

October 2010 - February 2011

Led the development of an online start-up that provides mass amounts of functional video content, created by vetted, friendly producers at an affordable price. *This was an AdVenture startup that was eventually sold.

Freelancer at Various Companies

2005 - 2009

Created an advertising campaign and media plan for Missouri’s Healthy Lifestyle Initiative. Led creation of an interactive campaign for the Aging In Place Project. Created “I Stand For Peace” logo. Created SmartSpa logo. Produced pamphlets and direct mail for various clients, including non-profit and community groups.

National Publicity Associate - Major Motion Pictures at The Walt Disney Company

2008 - 2008

Helped to plan and execute film premieres. Handled celebrity guests and exceptions at major events. Contributed promotional ideas on upcoming films. Read upcoming scripts and brainstormed on creative marketing techniques. Managed media film reviews and screenings.

CEO at Pure

January 2012

Pure is a membership-driven resource network for marketing agencies that provides on-demand access to valuable, communications industry-specific resources at group-negotiated rates. I support all divisions of our company, working to make Pure the best organization with which to partner and for whom to work. We're a company working to make ad agencies and pr firms better, constantly evolving/improving.

Co-Founder/Contributor at The Agency Post

October 2011

The Agency Post launched in December 2011 and is an interactive publication for ad, PR and marketing professionals. We aim to become a practical source on the building blocks of marketing. All content is written by experts, consumable in under 5 minutes and customized to be applicable to a communications professional's daily work.

University of Missouri-Columbia

2005 – 2005

B.J.

Concentration: Journalism (Strategic Communications), Economics

Activities: Kappa Delta Sorority