Marketing firm hires Fredricks as VP of strategic planning

IRONCLAD Marketing, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency in Fargo has hired Martin Fredricks as its vice president of strategic marketing. Fredricks assists IRONCLAD clients with communication planning and helps ensure their communications are consistent and strong across message delivery channels.

"Martin brings levels of experience and expertise that add depth to an already highly capable, dedicated and talented staff," IRONCLAD President Denise Stoppleworth said. "We're excited about getting him fully engaged in meeting our clients' needs."

Fredricks, an award-winning writer, creative director and planner, has more than 20 years of experience in communication fields. Before joining IRONCLAD, he owned and operated an advertising, marketing, and business communication consulting firm that served international, national and regional clients for nearly nine years. Prior to that, Fredricks was a strategic planner and copywriter at another integrated marketing communications firm. His experience also includes work as a senior writer and editor at a university, a public information specialist for a member of Congress and an editor of a weekly newspaper.

IRONCLAD provides a range of communication services for clients throughout North America. The agency has built a reputation for providing exceptional client service and high-quality work grounded in a thorough understanding of clients' businesses, industries and markets. Above all, IRONCLAD strives to develop long-term relationships with clients based on mutual trust.