LAURA CUBBAGE
Laura has been with 360 Media for more than 20 years, serving as Director of Operations for the past 16 years. She has lived in the metro Atlanta area from a very early age and holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Georgia State University – one in film and video production with a minor in journalism and another in public relations. In her free time, she enjoys springtime outdoors, spending time with her family (in Atlanta and New Orleans), watching TV + movies (and is not above binge-watching either) and discovering new ways to achieve a healthier mind, body + spirit.
DE’ANDRA GASTON
De’Andra is a Georgia native who graduated from the University of Georgia with a public relations degree in 2020. She joined #team360 in 2022 with the title of Senior Buzz Coordinator and works on a variety of accounts in the food, lifestyle and hospitality spaces. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, traveling, music and plenty of reality TV.
TARA MURPHY
Since founding 360 Media in 1996, Tara has become well-known as one of Atlanta’s foremost public relations and media mavens, having launched many of the city’s top events, including Music Midtown and Peach Drop. Renowned events like these, plus her dedicated work ethic and overall knowledge of what works, makes her a prominent voice in Atlanta’s entertainment, lifestyle and hospitality industries. Prior to establishing 360 Media, she earned her stripes as a successful public relations practitioner in the music industry, heading up PR for notable companies including Ichiban Records, NMC Records and Concert Southern (now Live Nation Atlanta). In her spare time, Tara can be found indulging in Atlanta’s amazing culinary scene, spending quality time with family and friends (and her pup Morton), or traveling the globe.
REHGAN SMITH
Rehgan is a Georgia native who graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and minors in fashion merchandising and general business. During her last years at UGA, she interned for a boutique PR agency where she developed written press materials and established relationships with media contacts. She joined #team360 as a Buzz Coordinator, where she works closely with the company’s founder/president on multiple accounts. In her free time, Rehgan enjoys trying new restaurants, going to Pilates and watching Georgia football.
ABBY WATKINS
Born and raised in metro Atlanta, Abby graduated from Georgia College & State University with a degree in mass communication and a minor in marketing. Abby has been with #team360 for more than five years, joining the team upon completion of her undergrad, and has risen quickly from the position of Buzz Coordinator to her current role of PR Specialist leading a variety of client accounts. In her free time, Abby loves crossing off Atlanta restaurants on her must try list, binge watching reality TV shows and taking endless amounts of photos of her golden retriever pup, Charlie.
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