Rebecca Somers

Director, Account Management, Strategic Campaigns at Ballast Group

Rebecca specializes in research, earned, owned and social media execution with an emphasis on project management and strategy. She has experience in diverse industries including healthcare, hospitality, nonprofit and marketing.

Rebecca graduated from DePaul University with a degree in public relations and advertising. While earning her degree she interned at Margie Korshak, Inc. where she gained management skills and was promoted twice to oversee eight of the agency’s interns. She worked on a wide variety of client projects and has assisted in the execution of numerous earned and social media initiatives.

Rebecca’s attention to the types of media her clients need starts with using tools including Cision, Quantcast and Meltwater to build comprehensive lists and writing releases and blogs to generate brand awareness and media coverage.

Rebecca was a member of DePaul’s PRSSA chapter and participated in the school’s notable DePaul Way trip in New York City.

In her spare time, she enjoys running, trying different types of dance, spending time with her family and exploring the city’s amazing restaurant scene.



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