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Last Updated: Thu., Jun. 19, 2025 @ 6:45 pm

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On the Move: Whiteboard Advisors Re-Hires Battaglia

Thu, Jun. 19, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Natalie BattagliaWhiteboard Advisors, a DC-based edtech PR firm, re-hires Natalia Battaglia at firm as SVP... Checkmarx brings on Scott Gainey as CMO... Erlanger, a multi-hospital health system affiliated with the University of Tennessee, names Patrice Batchelor as chief marketing and communications officer.

Oppenheimer Takes Brunswick Group Post

Wed, Jun. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Lauren OppenheimerLauren Oppenheimer, former chief of staff and senior deputy comptroller for PA at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is joining Brunswick Group’s DC office as a director.

On the Move: Career.io Names Klayman CMO

Wed, Jun. 18, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Anna KlaymanCareer.io, an AI and human-powered career platform, hires Anna Klayman as CMO... Harrow, an eyecare pharmaceutical company, appoints Mike Biega VP of investor relations and communications... The American Society for Radiation Oncology, the leading organization for physicians who treat patients using radiation therapy, brings on Karen Davis as its first VP of business development and marketing.

Consello Taps Gray as UK Chief

Tue, Jun. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

SueGrayConsello has appointed Sue Gray, who was chief of staff to then-British Labour Party chief and now prime minister Keir Starmer, as head of its UK operation.

On the Move: Monday.com Names Beber CMO

Tue, Jun. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Harris Bebermonday.com, a platform that helps businesses organize, structure and streamline work functions, appoints Harris Beber as CMO, effective July 3... N-able, a software company that provides a unified cyber resiliency platform, names chief strategy officer Vikram Ramesh as its CMO... C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company, brings on Erick Evans as SVP of marketing.

On the Move: NANO Nuclear Hires Barry as IR Chief

Mon, Jun. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Matthew BarryNANO Nuclear Energy, a nuclear energy and technology company, hires Matthew Barry as director of investor relations... MoneyGram, a global payments network, appoints Lamia Pardo as CMO... Golin promotes Kim Mittag to U.S. head of influencer, a newly created role.

DoJ Vet Lubell Gets Job at Brunswick Group

Thu, Jun. 12, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Karina LubellKarina Lubell, who spent more than six years in the Justice Dept.’s antitrust unit as chief of the competition policy & advocacy section, will join Brunswick Group as a partner in DC on Sept. 2.

SKDK Names Morey President

Thu, Jun. 12, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Mike MoreySKDK has elevated partner Mike Morey to the newly created president post to manage the firm’s acquisition & growth strategy along with the integration of its brands.

On the Move: Rumble Hires Ben Torres Ezrick as CMO

Thu, Jun. 12, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Ben Torres EzrickRumble, the video-sharing cloud platform that hosts Truth Social, brings on Zoom's Ben Torres Ezrick as CMO... Solace, a company that helps enterprises adopt AI, hires Paul Fitzpatrick as chief marketing and business development... Versant, the recent Comcast spinoff that includes MSNBC, CNBC and other cable networks, has named Frank Tanki as CMO for entertainment and sports, and tabs Tom Clendenin to head marketing efforts for CNBC and MSNBC.

DoD Vet Singh Joins Seven Letter as Partner

Wed, Jun. 11, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Sabrina Singh, who was deputy press secretary at the Department of Defense, joins Seven Letter as a partner in its public affairs practice.

On the Move: Reddit Hires Collins as First CCO

Wed, Jun. 11, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Adam CollinsReddit hires Molson Coors' Adam Collins as its first chief communications officer... LIMELIGHT, which works with professional services, legal services, technology and B2B companies, names Amy Hanan as chief growth officer... FranklinCovey, a coaching company, appoints Dariusz Paczuski as CMO.

On the Move: US Telecom Tabs Duckworth to Head Comms

Tue, Jun. 10, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Cara DuckworthUSTelecom | The Broadband Association appoints Cara Duckworth as SVP—communications... Infinite promotes VP Jesse Dungan, who has been with the firm since 2011, to EVP... Indeed, a job matching and hiring platform, appoints James Whitemore as CMO.

Read Calls It Quits at WPP

Mon, Jun. 9, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Mark ReadWPP CEO Mark Read, 58, plans to step down from the helm on Dec. 31 after seven years in the post.

On the Move: MAD Global Adds MikeWorldWide's Timoni

Mon, Jun. 9, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Michelle TImoniMAD Global Strategy brings on MikeWorldWide's Michelle Timoni as director... Seven Letter, a bipartisan communications firm with offices in DC and Boston, promotes Blair Taylor to partner... Newsweek appoints Mark Neschis as SVP of communications. Neschis was most recently head of corporate communications at G/O Media.

On the Move: David's Bridal Names Horton CCO

Fri, Jun. 6, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Lisa HortonDavid’s Bridal appoints Lisa Horton as chief communications and creative officer. Horton was previously president at ASTRSK, leading its David’s Bridal team... Airbnb brings on Rebecca van Dyck as CMO... Havas Red U.S. promotes Lesley Sillaman to managing director.

On the Move: Linklaters Brings On Burberry's Roberts

Thu, Jun. 5, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Andrew RobertsLinklaters, a global law firm, hires Andrew Roberts as chief communications & corporate affairs officer. He was at Burberry Group... SquareX, a browser security company, appoints Mary Yang as CMO... Smith College names Heather Johns as VP for communications and marketing, effective August 14.

On the Move: Dezenhall Resources Brings On Bogdan, Chaaban

Wed, Jun. 4, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Phillip BodganDezenhall Resources brings on Phillip Bogdan, MBC, and Diane Chaaban as senior directors ... Bristol Myers Squibb promotes Wendy Bartie to EVP, corporate affairs... Troutman Strategies, a government affairs agency that is part of legal firm Troutman Pepper Locke, brings on C. Evans Poston Jr. as director in its Virginia Beach office.