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KEEPING UP WITH BRYCE HAIRSTON KENNARD
Published by on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 9:00 am.
A writer, art collector and vintage car enthusiast, Bryce Hairston Kennard is a native of Houston, Texas; and JONES magazine’s vice president of marketing and society editor. Kennard started withJONES magazine in 2007 with the debut of Bryce’s Block, a column that headlined the publication’s regional “Keeping Up With the Joneses” party and society section. With nearly a decade of experience in marketing, public relations, corporate communications and brand management, Kennard was tapped by JONES’ editor-in-chief, Tracey Ferguson, to serve as social editor because of his social charm and connections. His efforts as society editor have since grown to include creating branding opportunities and strategic marketing partnerships for the magazine.
Having interviewed personalities that range from Naomi Campbell to Dick Gregory, Kennard enjoys learning about people and what makes them tick. Kennard says he loves working at JONES because not only does he get to be in the company of stunning models and a gorgeous predominantly female staff, but also because JONES is interesting and different from other magazines on the market.
Keep Up With Bryce Hairston Kennard…
Words you live by: “Never stay seated on the seat of satisfaction.”–by yours truly
Why do you go by Bryce Hairston Kennard? “Hairston is my mother’s maiden name and Kennard is my sir name.”
What trends are you tired of seeing: “Men in skinny jeans and high-top shoes.”
Who inspires you? “My mother and father.”
Favorite things to discover: “New ways to use my Blackberry and art.”
Favorite place in the U.S.: “Martha’s Vineyard.”
Favorite place outside the US: “Florence, Italy.”
Dessert you love: “Warm gourmet chocolate chip cookies.”
Dream car: “Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.”
One day you hope to: “Have a wife and about three kids.”
Favorite things to shop for: “Hermes pocket squares, vintage cuff links, blazers and jeans.”
What charities do you support: “The National Urban League, The United Way.”
Favorite possession: “My Arthur Ashe vintage tennis racket.”
Can’t leave home without: “My watch and a pen.”
For more on Kennard, tune in to “Keeping Up With the Joneses” airing on Thursdays at 8PM EST on Centric.
