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Last Updated: Thu., Mar. 28, 2024 @ 12:42 pm

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On the Move: Chobani Hires Boyd as CCO

Thu, Mar. 28, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Ben BoydChobani names former BCW chief strategy & operating officer and Edeman chief client strategy officer Ben Boyd as its CCO... MAD Global Strategy, a bipartisan public affairs firm, brings on Nancy Santarsiero as director, in its Trenton lobbying office... Highmark Health promotes Craig Riner to EVP and CMO, effective April 2.

On the Move: Caliber Corporate Advisers Up Galvani to COO

Wed, Mar. 27, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Kristie GalvaniCaliber Corporate Advisers ups Kristie Galvani to COO... Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery chain, hires Jessica Hendrix as EVP, CMO and president of the company’s retail media network... Ford Hutman Media, which works with clients in the life sciences industry, promotes Julia Fuller to managing partner.

Marin Rejoins LLYC as US GM

Tue, Mar. 26, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Yndira MarinLLYC has announced that Yndira Marin has rejoined the Madrid-based firm as director of operations and GM for the US.

On the Move: Boundary Stone Partners Adds Garson

Tue, Mar. 26, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Jennifer GarsonBoundary Stone Partners, which focuses on climate change and the energy transition, brings on Dept. of Energy pro Jennifer Garson as an SVP... Contentstack names Gurdeep Dhillon, former global head of commercial marketing for Adobe’s digital experience business, as CMO... Abode Worldwide, a specialist PR shop in the hospitality and living sectors, hires Stewart Paterson, Madeleine Parkin and Jenny Noad.

On the Movie: Gabriela Sibori Joins NAB Public Affairs Team

Mon, Mar. 25, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Gabriela SiboriThe National Association of Broadcasters names Gabriela Sibori senior director of communications on its public affairs team. She was previously at HHS... Edelson PC, a Chicago-based law firm, brings on former "Daily Show with Jon Stewart" correspondent Bob Wiltfong as director of communications & impact... Blink Charging, a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, promotes Jenifer Yokley to CMO.

On the Move: Golin Health Hires Patton

Fri, Mar. 22, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Erin PattonGolin names Erin Patton EVP, associate managing director of Golin Health... Lyft brings on Brian Irving as CMO. He was at Meta Reality Labs... 160over90, the cultural marketing agency that is part of Endeavor, appoints Lauren Best as VP in its PR and communications vertical... Newsmaker Marketing recruits Boston TV anchor Liam Martin as CMO.

Dubya’s Press Sec Counsels BCW

Thu, Mar. 21, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Ari FleischerAri Fleischer, who was George W. Bush’s press secretary, has signed on as a consultant at BCW.

Google's Browning Takes Brunswick Post

Thu, Mar. 21, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Michaela BrowningMichaela Browning, Google’s VP & Asia-Pacific head of government and public policy, will join Brunswick Group on April 1 as CEO of the APAC region.

On the Move: Child Mind Institute Taps Redmon as CMO

Thu, Mar. 21, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Pamela RedmonThe Child Mind Institute, a children’s mental health non-profit, appoints Pamela Redmon as CMO... Jackson Spalding promotes Hayley Johns to partner... Collage Group, a consumer research company, names Elizabeth Jackson as its first CMO... Arkose Labs, which focuses on bot management and account security, brings on Patrick Kehoe as CMO.

On the Move: Finn Partners Promotes Terpeluk to Purpose Lead

Wed, Mar. 20, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Amy TerpelukFINN Partners promotes Amy Terpeluk to global purpose and social impact practice lead... Virgo Health, an IPG agency, appoints Jaimee Reggio as managing director of its U.S. operations... Deerfield Agency, a health marketing and communications firm, hires Bill Veltre as EVP, head of media... Guitar Center, which has more than 30 stores across the U.S., hires Kristin Shane as EVP, chief merchandising and marketing officer.

Ex-Coty Exec Williams Joins Brunswick Group

Tue, Mar. 19, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Fabiola WilliamsFabiola Williams, who was senior VP-global talent at Coty Inc., will join Brunswick Group in London on May 10 as group head of talent and human resources.

On the Move: SKDK Promotes Reichin to Managing Director

Tue, Mar. 19, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Stephanie ReichinSKDK promotes Stephanie Reichin to managing director. Reichin has been with the firm since 2015, most recently serving as EVP and chief of staff... The Campaign Workshop, an advocacy and political consulting firm, ups Sophie Thurber and Martín Diego Garcia to partners.... The Chicago Red Stars, part of the Women's Professional Soccer league, names Kay Bradley as CMO... Adweek appoints Ryan Joe as editor in chief.

Ex-Haley Press Sec Joins Plus Communications

Mon, Mar. 18, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Ken FarnasoKen Farnaso, who was press secretary for Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, has joined PLUS Communications as director in its public affairs group.

On the Move: Optimal Blue Names Holtz CMO

Fri, Mar. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Sara HoltzOptimal Blue, which facilitates transactions among mortgage market participants, names Sara Holtz as CMO... OnsiteIQ, a cloud-based real estate service, hires Andrea Neiman as VP of marketing... Caleres, which has a portfolio of footwear brands, brings on Liz Dunn as SVP of corporate development and strategic communications.

On the Move: Mark Allen Hires People Mag Vet Julie Farin

Thu, Mar. 14, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Julie FarinMark Allen & Co. hires People magazine PR veteran Julie Farin as director of media relations... Current Global appoints former Ogilvy partner, group creative director Jeff Leaf as executive creative director... Seabourn Cruise Line hires Mike Fulkerson as VP and chief marketing officer.

On the Move: Mindtickle Hires Jenkins for CMO Slot

Wed, Mar. 13, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Joan JenkinsMindtickle, a revenue productivity platform, appoints Joan Jenkins, veteran of Oracle and Cisco, as CMO... Barge Design Solutions, an engineering and architecture firm, ups Erika Booker to CMO... Lam Research, which makes products for semiconductor manufacturing, promotes Steve Fine to CCO... Fobi AI brings on Bruce Cleland as VP of marketing.

APCO Adds Geopolitical Risk Pro Torrens

Tue, Mar. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Chris TorrensAPCO has named Chris Torrens, a geopolitical risk and compliance veteran, as managing director of its Greater China region.

On the Move: Cozen O'Connor Hires NYC Landmarks Commission Vet Srinivasan as Sr. Principal

Mon, Mar. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Meenakshi SrinivasanCozen O’Connor Public Strategies, a bipartisan government relations practice, brings on NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission vet Meenakshi Srinivasan as a senior principal... Marketing for Change, an Alexandria, VA-based agency that produces behavior-change campaigns for states, nonprofits, foundations and federal agencies, promotes Christene Jennings to CEO... Hooker Furnishings, a furniture designer, marketer and importer, hires Cameron Cook-Sellers as VP, brand marketing & communications.