The Crouch Group Accepted Into Forbes Agency Council

ByTim Crouch Hours Categories Blog, Company News

We have been accepted into Forbes Agency Council, an invitation-only community for owners and executives of successful public relations, media strategy, creative, and advertising agencies!

Tim was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

“We are honored to welcome Tim Crouch and The Crouch Group into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Agency Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As an accepted member of the Council, Tim has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum. Tim will also be invited to work with the Forbes editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

“This was a great opportunity for me and for The Crouch Group,” said Tim Crouch. “Forbes is a highly respected name, and I was excited to be asked to join the Forbes Agency Council. I think it is a tribute to our staff and the quality of their work. Becoming a member of the Agency Council will also give us insights into trends and new opportunities to help our clients to tell their story and grow their businesses.

ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

For more information about Forbes Agency Council, visit forbesagencycouncil.com. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit councils.forbes.com.

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Tim's background includes advertising sales and management, radio and television news, talk shows, sports play-by-play and commercial production.

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