GillespieHall, a public relations agency based near Wilmington, has been acquired by Slice Communications, a Philadelphia firm.
Started in 2006 by Bridget Paverd, GillespieHall represents several state-wide non-profits, government offices, corporations, and other interests around the nation. Slice is headed by Cassandra Bailey,
The new integrated agency will serve more than 40 clients and employs 25.
“For the past few years, I have been working on a transition plan that ensured GH’s work and legacy continue,” says Paverd. “We knew that we had the talent to create something special with a partner that could help facilitate growth and success.”
Paverd said that she had always been impressed with Cass Bailey’s passion for PR and Slice’s quality of work. She also recognized that Cass was a published author with expertise in social media marketing, a shared passion at the two firms.
“We reached out to Cass directly and started a conversation about us working together. Right from the get-go, Cass prioritized the GH team and our clients. It was evident to me that under her leadership, GH would be a great fit for Slice.”
Paverd is known for working in crisis management and executive coaching. She has been teaching Crisis Communication at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for almost a decade. Paverd will join Slice as a consultant. Bailey will stay on as CEO of the combined agencies.
GH’s most recent partner Clara Mattucci will assume the position of Slice’s chief operating officer. Slice’s existing leadership team includes Dana Schmidt, chief strategy officer, and Rayce Rollins, chief financial officer.
“We’re thrilled to welcome GillespieHall to the Slice team,” says Bailey. “This combination of talent doubles our capacity and bandwidth, which is a huge benefit to our clients. We’re looking forward to an incredible year of growth that will place Slice among the top-tier agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Bridget and I are very appreciative of the commitment and dedication that has been extended by both our teams.”
