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Award-winning television news veteran Darryl Konter has joined KEF Media Associates as director of media relations. Konter, formerly an executive producer for CNN, will direct the company's media relations operation.

A native of Savannah, Ga., Konter has worked in television news for more than 30 years, starting his career as a reporter, producer and anchor before joining KMOV-TV, the CBS affiliate in St. Louis. There he worked as a writer, reporter and producer for 16 years before joining CNN as a writer in 1994. Konter rose to executive producer at CNN, where he was responsible for up to three hours of news programming daily, managing editorial and operational functions for the last five years.

"Darryl brings our clients deep editorial expertise and extensive media contacts throughout the broadcast news industry," said Kevin Foley, President of KEF Media Associates. "He'll consult with our clients and direct our media relations team with the goal of enhancing our commitment to delivering outstanding media results to our clients."

An Alfred I. Dupont and Emmy award winner, Konter received a B.S. degree in communication studies from Northwestern University and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.