SAN FRANCISCO: Magnet Communications has selected Karen Klein as the new GM of its Bay Area office.

Klein was GM of Weber Shandwick Worldwide's San Francisco office. She takes over for Holly McArthur, who will remain an EVP, but stepped down as GM to spend time with her newborn twins. Sheri Benjamin, president of WSW's US tech practice, will take over for Klein until she is replaced.

"The Bay Area economy is very suited to an agency like Magnet," said Klein, who ...