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    Warner Bros. PR Exec David Mortimer Joins ID Public Relations as Vice President

    David Mortimer, a former Warner Bros. publicity executive, has joined ID Public Relations as vice president, ID announced on Thursday.

    "I've worked with David for many years, and his professionalism and expertise will fit in beautifully with our company culture," said ID Founder and CEO Kelly Bush. "We pride ourselves on taking a very creative approach to film campaigns, and David will help us build on this success."

    Also read: 2 Weinstein Senior Execs Move to ID in PR Overhaul 

    As vice president of national publicity at Warner Bros. for 11 years, Mortimer oversaw campaigns for films such as "Crazy, Stupid, Love," both parts of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" and the studio's current release, "Beautiful Creatures."

    "I am thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to join ID," said Mortimer. "I had an amazing run at Warner Bros., and I'm very proud of our work and the relationships I've built there. I look forward to continuing these friendships in this new role."

     

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