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On the Move: Sachs Media Welcomes Back Meale

Tue, Jun. 23, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jenn MealeSachs Media welcomes Jenn Meale, who was a communications director for Florida AG Pam Bondi, back to the company as director... The Executive Leadership Council appoints Crystal Brown as chief engagement, communications and marketing officer... SamsonPR brings on Clarity Global's Justin Finnegan as VP.

WPP's Wade Takes Reuters PR Post

Mon, Jun. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Chris WadeChris Wade, who was at WPP for more than 14 years, joins Reuters as head of communications, effective July 6.

On the Move: Lincoln Int'l Names Deignan CMO/IR Chief

Mon, Jun. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Alexandra DeignanLincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, names Alexandra Deignan CMO and head of investor relations. Deignan joins the firm from Lazard... The Dallas Mavericks sign James Ruth to serve as CMO. Ruth was most recently CMO for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers... The Heritage Foundation appoints Brian Phillips as VP of communications.

On the Move: Moburst Recruits Beasan

Fri, Jun. 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SalamBeasanMoburst, a mobile-first digital marketing agency, has named Microsoft, eBay vet Salam Beasan VP of AI and innovation... Nord Quantique, a Sherbrook, Quebec-based quantum computing company, names Tobi Day-Hamilton chief communications officer and Angela Olano as VP, Marketing, effective in July... LEAP, a cloud-based legal practice management platform, names Hari Ayengar as its first VP of communications.

Phillips 66's Moran Moves to FTI

Thu, Jun. 18, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Chuck MoranChuck Moran, who was chief communications and PA officer at Phillips 66, has signed on at FTI Consulting as senior advisor in its strategic communications unit.

Comcast, AmexCo Vet Joins TransUnion

Thu, Jun. 18, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Clayton RubensaalClayton Ruebensaal, who was most recently chief creative officer at Comcast, joins global information and insights company TransUnion as chief marketing and communications officer.

On the Move: Monotype Imaging Hires Brewer as CMO

Thu, Jun. 18, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Karen BrewerMonotype Imaging. a type and technology company, hires Karen Brewer as CMO... APPLY, an agentic customer experience partner backed by Interlock Equity, appoints Jacquelyn Baker as global general manager of its consumer industry arena, across CPG and retail... MAD Global Strategy brings on Brandon Patterson as an SVP in its New York office.

Ex-Ketchum CEO Doyle Joins Brunswick

Wed, Jun. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Mike DoyleMike Doyle, who did a five-year stint as CEO of Ketchum, has joined Brunswick Group in New York as a partner.

Bospar Brings on AEO/GEO Expert Armstrong

Wed, Jun. 17, 2026

By John O'Dwyer

Meakin ArmstrongVeteran tech writer and editor Meakin Armstrong is coming on board at San Francisco's Bospar, building upon the agency's proprietary generative engine optimization platform Audit*E.

On the Move: WPP Production Names Paulson NYC MD

Wed, Jun. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

John PaulsonWPP Production hires John Paulson as managing director, New York. Paulson previously served as global president of Deluxe Entertainment... CORE IR, which provides investor relations, public relations and digital communications for healthcare companies, brings on Bruce Voss as managing director, investor relations... Carve Communications appoints Julie Stern as VP. Stern was most recently EVP at Brillant PR & Marketing... Seismic, which provides AI-powered enablement options for revenue teams, names Rob Pinkerton as CMO. Pinkerton joins the company from Oracle.

On the Move: Mission North Hires Maiello

Tue, Jun. 16, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Danny MaielloMission North names Danny Maiello as the agency’s first chief corporate affairs officer. He's a veteran of Highwire, Dentsu, BCW Global, PwC, FleishmanHillard and CNN... DCI brings on Dan Savickas as a director on its strategic alliances team... Reputation Advisors International adds Sharon Koh, founder of Singapore-based boutique advisory firm The Brand Imprint, as its newest member.

Brunswick Vet Younis Takes NACD Post

Mon, Jun. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Mohamed YounisThe National Association of Corporate Directors has named Brunswick Group veteran Mohamed Younis senior VP of content.

On the Move: Highwire Names Losko CFO

Mon, Jun. 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Kelly LoskoHighwire names Kelly Losko as CFO. Losko joins the agency from OLIVER Agency, where she was CFO, North America... TCW, a Los-Angeles based financial services company, brings on Lindsay DeLarme as global head of marketing & communications. DeLarme previously spent 13 years at Oaktree Capital, most recently serving as head of marketing and communications... o9 Solutions, developer of the “Digital Brain,” names Adriel Sanchez CMO, a newly created position at the company.

On the Move: HUNTER Promotes Russo, Lamp

Fri, Jun. 12, 2026

By Steve Barnes

HunterHUNTER promotes Gigi García Russo to president and Michael Lamp to chief digital & transformation officer.... Cars.com Inc. a car-shopping marketplace, names Sarah Kettler CMO, effective June 15...The Trade Desk, an advertising tech company, appoints Sarah Gavin as CMO and EVP.

Golin’s Sullivan Shifts to Burson

Thu, Jun. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Brittany SulivanBrittany Sullivan, who held the senior VP-executive director of marketing post at Golin, has moved to Burson.

On the Move: Codeword Adds Brue, Graham

Thu, Jun. 11, 2026

By Steve Barnes

CodewordCodeword brings on Melody Brue and Jess Graham as part of a push to bolster its capabilities in market intelligence and commercial strategy... Havas Edge, which specializes in data-driven media, creative and customer acquisition strategies, for health, tech, consumer, retail and financial brands, promotes Pam Caputo to EVP, health media... Rezolve Ai, the London-based developer of Brain Suite, an enterprise AI platform purpose-built for agentic commerce, appoints Michele Fisher as CMO.

Weber Shandwick's Dowd Moves to Allison

Wed, Jun. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jamie LundJamie Dowd, who was most recently president of the health practice in the Americas at Weber Shandwick, comes on board at Allison Worldwide as global president, health + wellness, effective June 22.

On the Move: Burson Recruits Hanover's Summers

Wed, Jun. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jonty SummersBurson is bringing on Hanover managing director, Middle East Jonty Summers as head of corporate affairs in Dubai at the end of June... Ridgepost Capital, which had over $45 billion in assets under management as of March 31, names Brian McKenna VP, investor relations, effective June 15... The Center for AI Safety appoints Rochelle Nadhiri as head of public engagement.