On the Move: Narrative Strategies Recruits Bissex
Thu, Mar. 12, 2026
By Steve Barnes
Narrative Strategies hires Chris Bissex as a managing director. Bissex was most recently deputy director of public affairs for the Federal Trade Commission... Marino promotes Elizabeth Latino to COO and managing director.... The Charlotte Hornets hire Big 12 Conference chief brand & business officer Tyrel Kirkham as CMO.

The No. 1 fan of Big Macs dished out plenty of Whoppers during the State of the Union address... US embassy in the UK squeezes out CEO of Hanover Communications... Baltimore's biggest business improvement district looks for director of community engagement & safety... China takes Olympic gold in the sports-washing category.
MKTG Sports + Entertainment, part of dentsu, lands Agassi Sports Entertainment, a racquet sports-focused entertainment and innovation company co-founded by Andre Agassi... Hayden IR is engaged by Jones Soda Co. to provide investor communications and outreach efforts... JC Communications picks up three Greek resorts: Grand Resort Lagonissi, Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas and Elounda Bay Palace.
Bentley Motors appoints Angus Fitton as chief communications officer, effective March 16. Fitton was most recently vice president of PR at Porsche Cars North America... Sunbit, a financial tech company offering buy now, pay later services, names Shachar Scott as CMO.... KemperSports, a golf, sports, and hospitality experience company, promote Sara Kearney as its first CMO... Digital Currency Group, a venture capital company, promotes Amanda Cowie to chief communications officer.
The College Football Playoff has named sports PR veteran Eric Tosi chief brand marketing and communications officer, a newly created role.
Sylvester (Sly) Peoples, who has worked for such sports-oriented brands as Nike, Adidas and Russell Athletic, is joining Burson as U.S. head of sports & entertainment.
If you had your choice of PR clients, former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick—with his 24-year-old girlfriend/"PR rep" in tow—might not be the way to go.
Lara Toscani Weems has joined Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf as senior VP-media relations.
Jason Teitler has returned to Burson as executive VP-corporate affairs. He will focus on sports accounts.
Olympic Team USA racks up medals in Paris, but breaks federal law in its disrespect of the Stars & Stripes.
Andy Weitz has joined the PGA Tour as chief marketing & communications officer and executive VP for investor relations. He was CMO at financial services giant Aon plc.
Even the most iconic sporting or ceremonial event can be deep-sixed by an overzealous member of the crowd, so crisis comms pros need to be prepared.
The Super Bowl, with its massive audience and sky-high ad cost, creates intense pressure to deliver. But when they hit the mark, these ads can become cultural touchstones.
Teneo has hired Nick Greenslade, deputy sports editor at The Times and Sunday Times, as managing director for its strategy and communications unit in London.
Jon Schwartz, a former SVP, communications, marketing, digital & social for the Big Ten Conference, is signing up with Prosek Partners to launch a new sports business unit.
USA Fencing has retained Finn Partners ahead of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics Games.
Gagnier Communications handles the XFL as it plans to merge with the United States Football League, a move that joins the two spring leagues.
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