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Goh named MD of Edelman Singapore
Brittaney Kiefer
May 23, 2012
SINGAPORE: Edelman has appointed Amanda Goh MD of its Singapore office.
Palazzo names Clarke MD
May 21, 2012
NEW YORK: Palazzo, an investment firm for marketing services companies, has named Jack Clarke MD, a new role at the company.
Gibbs & Soell hires Hicks as creative director
Lindsay Stein
May 17, 2012
RALEIGH, NC: Gibbs & Soell has hired Alan Hicks as creative director, a new position at the firm, to handle design and production projects.
Emanate brings on Summerlin as corporate VP
Lindsay Stein
May 17, 2012
NEW YORK: Emanate has hired Talley Summerlin as VP for corporate reputation management and CSR efforts.
Deschauer joins Levick as corp comms VP
Lindsay Stein
May 17, 2012
WASHINGTON: Levick Strategic Communications has hired Qorvis Communications executive Jack Deschauer as VP in its corporate practice.
Clabo to depart Applied Materials for HP
Beth Krietsch
May 16, 2012
PALO ALTO, CA: Howard Clabo, former MD and head of corporate communications at Applied Materials, will join Hewlett-Packard as its corporate media relations and executive communications leader.
Murphy O'Brien promotes Ozawa to VP
Lindsay Stein
May 15, 2012
SANTA MONICA, CA: Murphy O'Brien has promoted account director Kimi Ozawa to VP to work on both travel and lifestyle accounts.
Middleberg to take helm at Laundry Service
Beth Krietsch
May 11, 2012
NEW YORK: Don Middleberg has joined social media agency Laundry Service as principal and CEO. He will retain his role as CEO of Middleberg Communications.
Toyota promotes Iliffe-Moon to brand PR manager
Lindsay Stein
May 11, 2012
TORRANCE, CA: Toyota Motor Sales has promoted media relations supervisor and marketing communications strategist Sona Iliffe-Moon to brand marketing communications PR manager.
Runyon Saltzman & Einhorn hires O'Brien
Beth Krietsch
May 11, 2012
SACRAMENTO, CA: Integrated communications shop Runyon Saltzman and Einhorn has hired Rosemary O'Brien as media relations strategist.
Edelman names Kunze APAC vice chair
Beth Krietsch
May 09, 2012
HONG KONG: Edelman has named Cornelia Kunze, previously its CEO for Germany, vice chairman of its Asia-Pacific region.
Formula names Etchison sports, entertainment VP
Lindsay Stein
May 08, 2012
EL SEGUNDO, CA: Formula PR has appointed Debbie Etchison VP of the agency's sports and entertainment division in Los Angeles.
Burkhart joins Hoffman Agency as GM
Lindsay Stein
May 07, 2012
SAN JOSE, CA: The Hoffman Agency has appointed Steve Burkhart GM for North America. He was previously principal of the Burkhart Group.
Devine + Partners names Morley VP
Brittaney Kiefer
May 04, 2012
PHILADELPHIA: Devine + Partners has promoted Rebecca Morley to VP.
Colan joins Edelman in content strategy role
Beth Krietsch
May 04, 2012
NEW YORK: Edelman has hired Joanne Colan, a broadcast and digital media personality, as SVP and senior content strategist.
De Schweinitz to lead Fleishman healthcare group
Virgil Dickson
May 04, 2012
LONDON: Fleishman-Hillard has promoted Anne de Schweinitz to SVP, senior partner, and managing director of its healthcare group.
PAN Communications appoints Barbagallo SVP
Frank Washkuch
May 03, 2012
BOSTON: PAN Communications has hired Jim Barbagallo as SVP for client relations.
Edelman names Coca-Cola's Manley EVP
Frank Washkuch
May 02, 2012
CHICAGO: Edelman has hired Coca-Cola's Lisa Manley as EVP for its Business and Social Purpose practice in its Chicago office.
Rogers & Cowan names three to EVP roles
Lindsay Stein
May 01, 2012
LOS ANGELES: Rogers & Cowan has promoted three senior executives to EVP.
Rasky Baerlein hires Eckstein as DC VP
Virgil Dickson
May 01, 2012
BOSTON: Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications has hired Ronald Eckstein, outgoing press secretary for Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE), as an associate VP in its Washington office.
GS Schwartz hires Loos as VP
Beth Krietsch
April 27, 2012
NEW YORK: GS Schwartz & Co. has hired Cathy Loos as VP.
Burson names Beck public affairs MD
Frank Washkuch
April 26, 2012
WASHINGTON: Burson-Marsteller has named US Navy Reserve Rear Admiral Vic Beck MD in its US public affairs practice.
Levick appoints DelBuono crisis chair
Frank Washkuch
April 25, 2012
WASHINGTON: Levick Strategic Communications has named SVP Ernest DelBuono chair of the firm's crisis practice.
Burson UK names Hartt corporate, crisis director
Frank Washkuch
April 25, 2012
LONDON: Burson-Marsteller UK has hired Edelman VP Michael Hartt as director of its corporate and crisis practice.
Gibraltar taps H+K's Boonshaft LA EVP, GM
Frank Washkuch
April 25, 2012
LOS ANGELES: Gibraltar Associates has named Hope Boonshaft EVP and GM of its Los Angeles office. She previously led Hill+Knowlton Strategies' Los Angeles and Irvine offices and oversaw the agency's global entertainment practice as EVP and GM.
Burson's Proof appoints Bassik CEO
Lindsay Stein
April 25, 2012
NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller subsidiary Proof Integrated Communications has appointed Burson US digital practice chair Michael Bassik its CEO.
McClenahan Bruer promotes McIntyre
Beth Krietsch
April 25, 2012
PORTLAND, OR: McClenahan Bruer Communications, a technology and b-to-b communications firm, has promoted James McIntyre to partner and VP of client services.
Wells Fargo hires Ure to manage Hispanic marketing
Beth Krietsch
April 24, 2012
CHARLOTTE, NC: Wells Fargo has hired Mariela Ure as SVP and Hispanic segment business manager for its enterprise marketing team.
MSNBC's Gaines to join Gannett as comms VP
Frank Washkuch
April 23, 2012
MCLEAN, VA: Gannett has named long-time MSNBC communications leader Jeremy Gaines VP of communications.
Connect2 names O'Keefe Boston MD
Frank Washkuch
April 23, 2012
BOSTON: Connect2 Communications has named Sue O'Keefe managing director for Boston.
Kaplow hires WE's Guglielmetti as SVP
Beth Krietsch
April 20, 2012
NEW YORK: Kaplow has hired Nadina Guglielmetti as SVP of digital, social media, and consumer strategy.
Kabbage hires first CMO
Virgil Dickson
April 20, 2012
ATLANTA: Kabbage, a capital provider for small businesses, has hired Victoria Treyger as its first CMO.
Hamrick joins COPD as marketing director
Virgil Dickson
April 20, 2012
WASHINGTON: The COPD Foundation has named Jeanne Hamrick director of marketing and communications.
Former Weiner aide joins DKC
Virgil Dickson
April 20, 2012
NEW YORK: DKC has hired Marie Ternes as EVP in its government affairs division.
Sellers named VP at Levick
Virgil Dickson
April 19, 2012
WASHINGTON: Levick Strategic Communications has hired Mikah Sellers as VP of marketing.
Fleishman appoints Kempe to lead German operations
Frank Washkuch
April 18, 2012
ST. LOUIS: Fleishman-Hillard has appointed Hanning Kempe managing director for Germany, effective July 2.
Greene joins RF|Binder as chief media strategist
Lindsay Stein
April 18, 2012
NEW YORK: RF|Binder Partners has appointed Marc Greene, a principal at MDG Communications, its executive MD and chief media strategist.
StrategyOne hires Turner as UK research chief
Frank Washkuch
April 16, 2012
LONDON: Edelman insights and analytics subsidiary StrategyOne has named James Turner head of its UK research division.
Hispanic PR Association appoints national board
Frank Washkuch
April 16, 2012
MIAMI: The Hispanic Public Relations Association has named its first national board of directors with Oralia Michel, president of Omagen, as its president.
Rbb PR promotes Fine to VP
Emory Sullivan
April 13, 2012
MIAMI: Rbb Public Relations has promoted Sandra Fine to VP.
Syndicate hires hospitality director
Lindsay Stein
April 12, 2012
NEW YORK: Syndicate Media Group has hired Marc Duron as director of hospitality and Teddie Davies as influencer marketing manager.
Molle joins Rockland Trust as VP, PR manager
Lindsay Stein
April 12, 2012
ROCKLAND, MA: Commercial bank Rockland Trust has appointed Ellen Molle VP and PR manager.
Salazar joins Mercury as managing director
Virgil Dickson
April 11, 2012
SACRAMENTO, CA: Mercury Public Affairs has hired Roger Salazar as managing director.
Levick promotes Maloni to litigation chair
Frank Washkuch
April 11, 2012
WASHINGTON: Levick Strategic Communications has promoted SVP Jason Maloni to chair of its litigation practice. He is a six-year veteran of the agency.
Newedge appoints Ward global marcomms leader
Virgil Dickson
April 11, 2012
NEW YORK: Brokerage services company Newedge has named Peter Ward global head of marketing communications, a new position.
Burson China hires Gong
Virgil Dickson
April 10, 2012
BEIJING: Burson-Marsteller China has named David Gong senior adviser for CSR and sustainability.
Weindruch hired by Council for Responsible Nutrition
Virgil Dickson
April 09, 2012
WASHINGTON: Nancy Weindruch has joined the Council for Responsible Nutrition as director of communications.
Smokler joins Imre as healthcare SVP
Virgil Dickson
April 09, 2012
BALTIMORE: Jeff Smokler has joined Imre as SVP in its healthcare practice.
MWW appoints Ward corp comms SVP
Lindsay Stein
April 04, 2012
NEW YORK: MWW Group has hired former Vanity Fair contributing editor Vicky Ward as SVP of corporate communications.
FTI names Pawle to global strategic comms role
Frank Washkuch
April 03, 2012
WEST PALM BEACH, FL: FTI Consulting has appointed Oliver Pawle non-executive global chairman of its strategic communications practice.
Atlantic City nonprofit fills comms, marketing roles
Frank Washkuch
April 02, 2012
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: The Atlantic City Alliance, a nonprofit established last fall, has hired Jeff Guaracino as chief strategy and communications officer and Christine Spencer as chief marketing officer.
Fleishman appoints Lee corporate leader, Cleveland
Frank Washkuch
April 02, 2012
CLEVELAND: Fleishman-Hillard has named Stephen Lee SVP and corporate communications group leader for its Cleveland office.
Raffetto Herman names Rodger VP
Frank Washkuch
April 02, 2012
SEATTLE: Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications has named Will Rodger VP.
AFP appoints Millikin North American regional director
Frank Washkuch
March 30, 2012
WASHINGTON: AFP has named David Millikin regional director for North America, effective April 1.
O'Kane joins Chandler Chicco as Biosector 2 MD
Virgil Dickson
March 30, 2012
NEW YORK: Chandler Chicco Companies has hired Jeanine O'Kane as managing director of Biosector 2, its healthcare PR company.
DS Simon hires Anderson
Frank Washkuch
March 28, 2012
LONG BEACH, CA: DS Simon Productions has hired Elizabeth Anderson as account manager and senior producer.
Johnson Foundation names Hogen VP
Frank Washkuch
March 27, 2012
PRINCETON, NJ: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has named Charles "Robin" Hogen VP of communications after a national search. He will begin work at the organization May 1.
Archer promoted to VP at Anne Klein Group
Virgil Dickson
March 26, 2012
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ: Anne Klein Communications Group has promoted Elizabeth Archer to VP.
Sitrick and Co. hires Tanaka
Beth Krietsch
March 22, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO: Sitrick and Company has hired Wendy Tanaka, a former manager of social media communications at Cisco, and technology editor and reporter at Forbes.
Energi promotes Peterson-Chrisholm to GM
Lindsay Stein
March 22, 2012
TORONTO: Energi PR has promoted VP Lindsay Peterson-Chisholm to GM of its Toronto office and consumer practice leader.
Davis promoted at National Retail Federation
Virgil Dickson
March 22, 2012
WASHINGTON: The National Retail Federation has named Ellen Davis SVP and executive director of its education and research arm, the NRF Foundation.
Sullivan to lead public affairs at Schneider Associates
Virgil Dickson
March 22, 2012
BOSTON, MA: Schneider Associates has hired Shawna Sullivan as director of public affairs.
Dix & Eaton names Marinos vice president
Beth Krietsch
March 21, 2012
CLEVELAND: Integrated communications consultancy Dix & Eaton has hired Alexa Marinos as VP.
Gans joins Glover Park
Virgil Dickson
March 20, 2012
WASHINGTON: The Glover Park Group has hired Jon Gans as managing director.
Spellman joins MWW as youth marketing VP
Lindsay Stein
March 20, 2012
NEW YORK: MWW Group has appointed René Spellman VP for youth marketing and entertainment.
Gemological Institute of America hires PR director
Virgil Dickson
March 19, 2012
CARLSBAD, CA: The Gemological Institute of America has hired Stephen Morisseau as PR director.
RNC appoints comms staff
Virgil Dickson
March 19, 2012
WASHINGTON: The Republican National Committee has hired several staffers for its communications team.
Amgen exec Piano joins APCO advisory council
Lindsay Stein
March 19, 2012
WASHINGTON: Phyllis Piano has joined APCO Worldwide's international advisory council as a senior counselor. She was previously VP of corporate communications and philanthropy at biotechnology company Amgen.
Borshoff promotes Schultz, Pipkin to VP roles
Lindsay Stein
March 19, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS: Marketing communications agency Borshoff has promoted senior account directors Bob Schultz and Erin Pipkin to VP positions.
Porter names three agency partners
Frank Washkuch
March 19, 2012
NEW YORK: Porter Novelli named Bill Kolberg, Linda Martin, and Stephen McCauley agency partners on Monday.
Biederman joins Publicity Club of Chicago
Lindsay Stein
March 15, 2012
CHICAGO: The Publicity Club of Chicago has appointed Kim Biederman executive director.
Moore joins Lifetime as SVP of publicity
Lindsay Stein
March 13, 2012
LOS ANGELES: Lifetime Networks has hired Michele Moore, associate VP of marketing and branding at Temple University, as its SVP of publicity.
Fleishman appoints Hudder executive creative director
Lindsay Stein
March 12, 2012
ST. LOUIS: Fleishman-Hillard has hired former Rodgers Townsend/DDB executive Tom Hudder to serve as SVP and executive creative director, a newly created role at the firm.
Smith named marcomms director at Health Directions
Virgil Dickson
March 12, 2012
CHICAGO: Health Directions has hired Matthew Smith as director of marketing and communications.
O'Donnell joins Friedman PR as media director
Lindsay Stein
March 12, 2012
NEW YORK: Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations has appointed Joe O'Donnell media director, focusing on media relations strategy development and idea creation.
H+K Strategies hires Morgan as Asia COO
Beth Krietsch
March 12, 2012
HONG KONG: Hill+Knowlton Strategies has appointed John Morgan COO for Asia and MD of the firm's Hong Kong office.
Samsung Mobile hires Daley as senior PR director
Beth Krietsch
March 12, 2012
DALLAS: Samsung Telecommunications America has hired Teri Daley as senior director of PR.
Hague joins MWW Group as vice president
Virgil Dickson
March 08, 2012
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: MWW Group has hired Brian Hague as VP of public affairs in the firm's East Rutherford office.
Kerzner promotes Ferguson to SVP, global comms
Lindsay Stein
March 08, 2012
NEW YORK: Resorts company Kerzner International has promoted VP of global communications Jennifer Glaisek Ferguson to SVP of global communications and PR.
Drucker joins Crenshaw, will lead West Coast operations
Beth Krietsch
March 07, 2012
NEW YORK: George David Drucker, who spent the past 11 years as CMO of RF Binder Partners, has joined Crenshaw Communications as partner and president of the firm's West Coast operations. He will join the agency March 15.
Emanate hires Cofone for integrated marketing
Beth Krietsch
March 07, 2012
NEW YORK: Emanate has hired Amy Cofone as director of integrated marketing for the agency's New York office.
Cablevision hires McAndrew as corp comms VP
Frank Washkuch
March 06, 2012
BETHPAGE, NY: Cablevision Systems Corp. has named Kelly McAndrew VP of corporate communications, effective immediately.
Weber appoints Andrew EVP
Frank Washkuch
March 06, 2012
BOSTON: Weber Shandwick has promoted Paul Andrew to EVP.
Proof names Wertheimer strategy chief
Frank Washkuch
March 06, 2012
NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller subsidiary Proof Integrated Communications has named David Wertheimer chief strategy officer.
Heimann named Cannes PR jury president
Frank Washkuch
March 05, 2012
CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named Gail Heimann, global vice chair at Weber Shandwick, its 2012 PR jury president. The festival will take place June 17 to 23.
KGBTexas tabs Johnson as creative director
Frank Washkuch
March 02, 2012
SAN ANTONIO: KGBTexas Communications has hired Scott Johnson as creative director.
Critical Mention hires Vocus' Strance
Beth Krietsch
March 01, 2012
NEW YORK: Critical Mention has hired Kye Strance, former director of product management at Vocus, as SVP of product development.
Tian hired as APAC vice chair at Edelman
Beth Krietsch
March 01, 2012
BEIJING: Edelman has hired Cindy Tian as regional vice chairman of the Asia-Pacific region.
GCI Health expands New York staff
Virgil Dickson
February 29, 2012
NEW YORK: GCI Health has made three senior-level hires in its New York office.
CNN Worldwide hires Brindell as marketing VP
Lindsay Stein
February 29, 2012
ATLANTA: CNN Worldwide has appointed Lynn Brindell SVP of marketing, working across all CNN brands and businesses.
Everett appointed Time Inc. corp comms EVP
Lindsay Stein
February 28, 2012
NEW YORK: Former News Corp. communications executive Teri Everett will join Time Inc. as EVP of corporate communications on March 5.
Starwood ups Sarten to global PR lead for W
Frank Washkuch
February 24, 2012
NEW YORK: Trey Sarten has been promoted to global PR director for W Hotels and Le Meridien.
Wilson exits post at Pentagon
Virgil Dickson
February 24, 2012
WASHINGTON: Douglas Wilson, assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, has stepped down from his position.
Clayton named VP at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Virgil Dickson
February 24, 2012
CAMBRIDGE, MA: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has promoted Cynthia Clayton to VP of investor relations and corporate communications. Clayton was previously senior director of those departments.
Former NY Rep. Molinari to lead Google DC office
Virgil Dickson
February 24, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO: Google has hired former US Rep. Susan Molinari (R-NY) to oversee its Washington office as VP of public policy and government relations for the Americas.
Briganti promoted to group SVP at Fox networks
Frank Washkuch
February 23, 2012
NEW YORK: Irena Briganti has been promoted to group SVP of media relations for Fox News and Fox Business.
Weber promotes three on digital team
Beth Krietsch
February 22, 2012
NEW YORK: Weber Shandwick has promoted Chris Vary to EVP of digital program innovation, Patrick Chaupham to SVP of digital operations, and Colin Moffett to SVP of digital content strategy.
Irion exits Dutko Grayling
Virgil Dickson
February 22, 2012
Mark Irion has vacated his post as CEO of Dutko Grayling, the US public and government affairs arm of UK-based Grayling, a subsidiary of Huntsworth.
Institute for Public Relations expands board of trustees
Virgil Dickson
February 22, 2012
GAINESVILLE, FL: Five corporate communications executives have joined the Institute for Public Relations board of trustees.
SS+K taps Smith as consulting VP
Frank Washkuch
February 21, 2012
NEW YORK: SS+K has hired Sasha Smith as VP and group director in its consulting group, a newly created position.
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