Newton hired by Allen Media Inc. as relationship manager

Date: 1/8/2014

SOUTH HADLEY – Thomas Newton of Wilbraham has accepted a position at Allen Media Inc., 21 College St., as Relationship Manager.

Newton is a results-oriented, customer-centric executive with extensive experience forging strong relationships with a diverse range of clients. He has exceptional customer service skills and a solid background as a marketing and sales executive. He will work directly with clients who want to optimize their presence in the market with the signature “Full Circle” approach of Allen Media, Inc.

“I’m thrilled to have been invited to join the Allen Media team,” Newton said. “I look forward to infusing ideas and energy into the company and towards applying my expertise in marketing, branding, advertising and communications to ensure the strategic success of client-related activities.”

Professional positions previously held by Newton include vice president of Marketing and Operations at Point Software Inc., East Longmeadow; Regional Marketing and Promotions manager at Comcast Spotlight, Bloomfield, Conn.; director of Marketing & Promotions at Saga Communications, East Longmeadow; and other senior management positions at Charter Communications, Starz/Encore Networks and Continental Cablevision.

Newton has served as co-chair on the Wilbraham Broadband Access Committee since 2010. He is a former chair on the Wilbraham Cable Television Advisory Committee, and he has served on other boards including the Connecticut Cable Television Marketing Association and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Hampden County.

“I am very pleased to welcome Tom to Allen Media,” David Allen said. “I am highly impressed with his experience, insights and outgoing personality. I have known Tom for over 20 years and I am confident that he will inspire our current and future clients to maximize their presence and potential in the marketplace through the services we offer at Allen Media Inc.”