Pushtwentytwo expands online presence, adds jobs in downtown Pontiac

The economy hit pushtwentytwo like most other businesses in 2008-09, but now the public relations/marketing agency is on the rebound and hiring.The 6-year-old company recently added two positions in its downtown Pontiac headquarters and is looking for two more in administration and graphic design. It currently employs 14 people and the occasional independent contractor or intern. It expects to make 2-4 more hires over the next year. That’s on top of the company’s revenue growing by 25-30 percent since the recession hit its peak. But pushtwentytwo’s leadership is being a bit cautious as the economic recovery begins to take hold.”As much as our clients are spending money again they are being very careful, so we have to be very accountable,” says Mike Verville, partner with pushtwentytwo.The firm is expanding its online presence to fuel growth by moving into more Internet services, such as web development and social media. “There are a lot of opportunities for companies looking to enter the digital space, and companies that have been quiet for a while.”Source: Mike Verville, partner with pushtwentytwoWriter: Jon Zemke