BrandHive, a full service, strategic branding, PR and social media agency dedicated to “creating healthy buzz”, today announces the selection of Ms. Shilpa Gauba as its Social Media and Blogger Outreach strategist.

Shilpa has over 12 years of corporate marketing experience along with ten years in developing and executing integrated online and social media marketing initiatives. Considered a guru in her industry, Shilpa has successfully managed social media, blogger and SEM initiatives for a variety of corporate clients in the fields of nutraceuticals, entertainment, telecom, food and beverage, and healthcare technology research. Shilpa is also the author of a book on multicultural marketing called “Be Heard”.

“As our agency continues to grow and our portfolio of services expands, we are extremely pleased to welcome Shilpa to the BrandHive team,” said Jeff Hilton, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “She brings a depth of knowledge and experience that will help elevate our clients’ corporate and brand messaging, extend the audience reach of targeted initiatives, and reinforce BrandHive’s reputation for delivering outstanding results.”

Shilpa earned her MBA (focusing on advertising and public relations) in India and achieved a Master Certification in Integrated Online and Social Media Marketing from the University of San Francisco. She is an experienced software engineer and is certified in inbound marketing, making her uniquely qualified to oversee both the technology and the communication side of digital marketing programs and campaign. Shilpa recently served as a speaker and judge at the DECA National Conference. She supports the prevention and cure of cancer in children.

At BrandHive, Shilpa will be responsible for integrated online, social media and blogger outreach programs.