Nelson Newsroom  |  Lindsey Nobles

Title: Director of Corporate Communications

Lindsey Nobles is Thomas Nelson's Director of Corporate Communications. Joining Nelson in September 2007, she oversees all public communication about the company. Lindsey is responsible for enhancing Thomas Nelson's exposure in the overall marketplace and improving the company's internal communication.

Lindsey Nobles spent the last five years with Books-A-Million where she worked in both Marketing and Merchandising roles. Most recently serving as Director of Advertising and Promotions, Nobles was responsible for planning, executing and reporting of all Books-A-Million's special events, advertising and promotional initiatives. Nobles is a graduate of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado in Boulder, where she earned a Bachelor's of Science with an emphasis in Marketing.

Contact Information:
P.O. Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
ph: 615.902.1109
fax: 615.902.1110
e: lnobles@thomasnelson.com


Press Releases by Lindsey Nobles:

Nelson Wins Nine 2008 Retailer’s Choice Awards

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(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. was awarded nine of Christian Retailing’s 2008 Retailer’s Choice Awards. The awards were announced on Monday, July 14th at the International Christian Retail Show in Orlando, Florida. Thomas Nelson received more than twice the wins of any other publishing house and walked away with almost a third of the cumulative awards.

“There are two things about Retailer’s Choice Awards that make them among the highest honors in this industry,” said Michael S. Hyatt, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson. “First, the awards are selected by Christian retailers, who work on the front lines to help Christians strengthen their spiritual journey. Second, the awards are judged on a product’s ability to inspire, encourage, and affirm Godly living. I am so proud of the entire Thomas Nelson team.” READ MORE »

One Million People Prayer Challenge Unites Believers in Prayer for the 2008 Presidential Election

If My People (Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today the One Million People Prayer Challenge in hopes of encouraging over one million believers to commit to pray during the 40 days leading up to the 2008 Presidential election. This unprecedented initiative orchestrates bookstores, ministries, churches, and individual believers together to create the greatest concert of prayer that America has ever seen — all for the purpose of petitioning God on behalf of the nation.

The company is offering a prayer booklet entitled If My People, A 40-Day Prayer Guide for the Nation to help lead believers in prayer for the country. In addition to 40 prayers, one for each day leading up to the election, the booklet includes prayers from past presidents that guided America through some of its most challenging days. Regardless of political leaning, believers will find If My People inspiring and effective as they pray for the country. READ MORE »

Twenty-Two Nelson Titles Selected as 2008 Retailer’s Choice Award Finalists

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that twenty-two of their products have been chosen to be finalists for Christian Retailing’s 2008 Retailer’s Choice Awards. Products nominated for the 2008 Retailer’s Choice Awards must have been published or released in 2007 and include clear Christian content, message or worldview. Retailers judge nominations on the impact they have had on staff and customers, including their ability to speak to people’s hearts and evoke emotion, open people’s minds to new ways of thinking, and encourage and affirm Christlike living.

The winner in each category will be announced on Monday, July 14, during the International Christian Retail Show in Orlando, Florida. The Thomas Nelson finalists are:
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Thomas Nelson Combines Christian Sales Divisions

Christian Retail and Nelson Ministry Direct Sales Teams Integrated
Under the Leadership of Gary Davidson

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that they are joining their two Christian sales divisions under the leadership of Gary Davidson, Senior Vice President of Christian Retail Sales/Ministry Development Group. This move will join the Christian Retail Sales team and the Nelson Ministry and Direct Sales team, the group responsible for selling direct to churches and ministries.

“Over the past few years, we have struggled with how to maximize our impact with churches, ministries, and our Christian retail partners. Although these groups have a common mission and vision they were competing instead of collaborating,” said Michael S. Hyatt, President and CEO. “By aligning their efforts under Gary’s leadership, we hope to increase their productivity and profitability.”

With this move, the name of the ministry arm of the sales division will be change from Nelson Ministry and Nelson Direct to the Ministry Development Group. The new name of the group emphasizes their shift in focus from direct sales to aiding in the development of these ministries as they seek to impact the world with the word of God.
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Women of Faith: Nation’s Largest Women’s Conference Hosts 29 Live Events in 2008

(Dallas, TX) Thomas Nelson Live Events will host 29 Women of Faith conferences throughout the United States in 2008. Thousands of women will gather for the events filled with inspiration, laughter and time to relate to other women.“It’s such a great time for women to get away for a weekend and be with our girlfriends,” says Nancy Persinger, from Medinah, IL.”We all need to do that at least once a year – if not more.”2008 marks the 13th year for Women of Faith conferences. As the nation’s largest women’s event, nearly 4 million women have attended the conferences since the organization began, and more than 350,000 women are expected to attend this year’s events. READ MORE »