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| Kristena Lucky |
BCW hires Kristena Lucky as executive vice president, brand solutions practice lead, North America. Lucky joins BCW from Edelman, where she most recently served as executive vice president, brand strategist, for the U.S. brand practice. Before that, she was executive vice president, head of brand for Edelman’s southwest region. She has also been a vice president at Chicago-based multicultural marketing agency Burrell Communications and a marketing manager with Accenture. At BCW, Lucky is responsible for leading and growing the practice across North America. She is based in Dallas. “Kristena has spent her entire career developing integrated, cross-functional programs for clients that ignite growth by moving people from awareness to action, setting the stage for sales growth and long-term loyalty,” said Chris Foster, BCW president, North America Chris Foster.
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| Kevin Shinkle |
Devine + Partners hires Kevin Shinkle as senior vice president and chief content officer. Shinkle was most recently chief communications officer for the Knights of Columbus. He previously served as chief communications officer at Delta Air Lines, global business editor for the Associated Press and business editor at The Star-Ledger. “Over the course of the past few years, D+P has doubled down on content. Our hiring of Kevin, a well-respected and experienced content expert, reaffirms and strengthens that commitment,” said Devine + Partners president and CEO Jay Devine.
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| Damian Benders |
H Code, the largest Hispanic digital media company in the U.S., appoints Damian Benders as general manager of B Code, a newly launched division that aims to reach, target and influence Black Americans. Benders was most recently vice president of Video & Business Development for iOne Digital. Previously, he worked at Moguldom Media Group, SnagFilms, FilmBuff and Metro International. In 2008, Benders launched EdwardOwen Consulting, a digital media and strategy consultancy. At B Code, Benders will manage the development and execution of creative, branded content, editorial, custom content and integrated digital offerings.
Edelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
HUNTER brings on Lori Ruggiero as managing director of its corporate communications practice... Covo Intelligence, an independent research and intelligence firm, names Tony Cheevers director of strategic growth... MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) hires Brian Swarth as SVP of marketing, effective July 20. 
Whit Clay, who exited the Co-CEO slot at Sloane & Co. 18 months ago to head Longacre Square Partners’ New York office, has been promoted to serve as the first CEO of the financial communication shop.
Global Strategy Group names Claudio Taratuta as an EVP of the L@B, its in-house creative and media agency. Taratuta joins GSG from Praytell, where he was a founding team member... ROKK Solutions appoints Kris Havens as EVP of intel and insights. Havens was most recently a partner at Penta Group... Cliff House Maine brings on William Courtney Lowe as chief business development and brand strategist. Lowe joins Cliff House Maine from Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, where he was VP of marketing & business development. 
