NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Zehnder Communications, a full-service advertising and public relations company, has expanded its operations with a new office in Nashville, Tenn. The company also has locations in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La.

The Nashville office is headed by Henry Chassaignac, a 20-year industry veteran who also serves as Zehnder’s creative director and copy chief. He has been in Nashville since 2005.

“Zehnder is in Nashville, because we believe in the market. It has a number of unique business opportunities that match our strengths,” Chassaignac said. “We believe our experience in tourism, hospitality and emerging entertainment technologies offers the chance to forge new client relationships both locally and regionally.”

The Nashville office also marks Chassaignac’s return to Zehnder. He worked in the company’s New Orleans location until leaving the city following Hurricane Katrina. In the past five years, he’s worked with clients that have included GAC: Great American Country, CMT: Country Music Television, The Nashville Zoo, recording artist Peter Frampton, Adventure Science Center, Serranos Salsa Co. and Scripps Networks, among others.

Zehnder Communications is a fully integrated advertising agency providing a wide range of services, including strategic marketing, public relations, media placement, creative services, digital marketing, social media, interactive design and programming. With offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Nashville, the agency has been serving the greater Southeast region for 14 years.