Ms. Chapman enjoys working to stimulate favorable press for the Charleston area in order to receive domestic and international visitor business as well as highlight locals and their specialties that define the region. Tourism is the largest industry in Charleston and Ms. Chapman is challenged with creating positive media exposure for the community by maintaining relationships with editors, broadcast journalists, print reporters, freelance writers, photographers and publishers of travel oriented books. Annually, the CACVB Media Department, under Ms. Chapman�s management, is charged with capturing �free� editorial and news coverage. In domestic print value alone the department produces over $10 million in promotional value to the area.

Prior to joining the bureau, Ms. Chapman worked for Leapfrog Public Relations where she executed grassroots media coverage for Krispy Kreme in the Charleston and Savannah, GA Markets. Ms. Chapman, a graduate of the College of Charleston, is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Charleston Area Arts Committee, Charleston Community Relations Committee and a volunteer at the Charleston Emergency Operations Center.

Katie enjoys living in Charleston with her one-eyed, fifteen year old cat - Tinkerbell and loves to travel and relax at the beach.
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