Brenda Smotherman joined the Thomas Nelson, Inc. Bible Group in September 2006 as Publicist. She handles the day-to-day activities of garnering media exposure for Bible Group titles (Bibles, Reference, and Curriculum), maintaining and developing communication efforts within the Bible Group and other internal Thomas Nelson, Inc. channels, writing magazine articles, coordinating and scripting events, as well as assisting in the product marketing and development processes. In the short time that she has been with the company, she has garnered press such as the cover of the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times and Entertainment Weekly mention placement for The Word of Promise, secured exposure for several Bible selections and assisted the news team with Bible Group interviews on “CBS News Sunday Morning.”
Prior to her time at Thomas Nelson, Inc. Brenda had worked over 10 years in the Christian music industry. Brenda is newly married and resides in Smyrna, TN.
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
ph: 615.902.2231
fax: 615.902.1903
e: bsmotherman@thomasnelson.com
Monday, August 17, 2009
Richard Dreyfuss, Marcia Gay Harden, and hundreds of other actors bring the Bible to life this Fall
CHICAGO – In today’s society many people are seeking hope. Academy Awards® winners Jon Voight, Richard Dreyfuss, Marcia Gay Harden, Lou Gossett, Jr., and hundreds of other actors have joined together to create The Word of Promise® Audio Bible, a dramatic audio theater production that offers hope and inspiration to listeners. After three years of production, the 90+ hour project will be released through Thomas Nelson, Inc. in late September in a special 79 CD box set collection or 11 MP3 CD offering with a bonus features DVD. READ MORE »
Friday, July 24, 2009
Pastor Dr. Richard G. Lee and Thomas Nelson, Inc. Recognize Christian Influencers
(Nashville, Tenn.) Today, Dr. Richard G. Lee, the General Editor of The American Patriot’s Bible, officially announced that he has launched the “Honor and Pray for an American Patriot” campaign on americanpatriotsbible.com in partnership with his publisher Thomas Nelson, Inc. Together they’re challenging Christian Americans to rise up and pray for the nation and those who have dedicated their lives to being a positive influence on its citizens and the world. READ MORE »
Thursday, July 9, 2009
(Nashville, Tenn.), Thomas Nelson, Inc. has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Standard Publishing to represent their adult and children’s small group studies and children’s church resources. The partnership allows Standard Publishing’s direct-to-church and telephone sales teams to present select Thomas Nelson titles to the churches they serve.
“I am very excited about this partnership, says Wayne Hastings, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Thomas Nelson’s Bible Group. “Standard has a long tradition of serving churches across the country with integrity and service, and we’re honored to have their team come alongside us and represent Thomas Nelson’s life-changing small group and church resources.” READ MORE »
Monday, June 8, 2009
(Nashville, Tenn.) Wayne Hastings, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Thomas Nelson’s Bible Group, is pleased to announce that Carla Ballerini has joined Thomas Nelson’s Bible Group as Vice President of Marketing. Ballerini will be filling the position vacated by Audrey Kidd who left the company to serve as the Chief Operating Officer for the United Methodist Publishing House.
“The company’s mission to inspire others through God’s Word matches my personal mission,” notes Ballerini. “Thomas Nelson is a place where my Christian values and beliefs will be supported, strengthened, and utilized to fuel the professional marketing efforts for some of the most dynamic Bible and study products available today. I am excited by both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.” READ MORE »
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The American Patriot’s Bible Incorporates Civil Rights Movement Section
(Nashville, Tenn.) The forthcoming Bible title The American Patriot’s Bible (May 2009, Thomas Nelson) takes readers on a powerful journey revealing how faith has seen American citizens through troubled times, as well as impacted the overall formation of this great nation. Within its pages, readers will find a special section dedicated to the pursuit of equal rights which includes figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Barack Obama as one of the many introspective historic articles featured in the title.
“We are experiencing change in America, and it was essential to spotlight how faith in God has been there to strengthen the activists when a monumental fight for freedom and justice was at hand,” notes Dr. Richard G. Lee who serves as the general editor for the project, as well as founding pastor of First Redeemer Church (Atlanta, GA), and speaker for the There’s Hope America ministry. READ MORE »
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