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| Domingo Echague |
Marino hires Domingo Echague as art director. Echague joins Marino from Nickerson, where he was director of creative services. “Domingo’s deep expertise in branding and design has positioned him as an emerging leader in the industry, and his creative talent will be a tremendous asset to our clients and firm,” said Marino president John F. Marino.
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| Robert Holobinko |
Rebel Gail Communications brings on Robert Holobinko as managing director and chief brand creative strategist. Holobinko comes to Rebel Gail from Gap, where he was vice president of brand marketing. He previously spent 10 years in executive marketing positions at American Eagle. In his new position, Holobinko will be responsible for new business growth, talent development and operational oversight in addition to serving as creative and strategic account lead. "His distinctive combination of creative brainpower and strategic acumen has already had a huge impact on the agency and his enthusiasm and leadership skills are a huge asset for both our clients and growing staff," said Rebel Gail founder and joint CEO Nancy Caravetta.
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| Michael Henrich |
Arch Street Communications names Michael Henrich director of public engagement. An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Henrich most recently reported and anchored on the morning newscast at Boston’s WFXT-TV. At ASC, he will focus his community and media relations experience on the agency’s federal, state and regional transportation clients. “Storytelling and audience connection come second nature to Michael. We are thrilled to add his communication and media insights to Arch Street,” said ASC founder and chief executive officer Nora Madonick.
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| Varnua Bhatia |
ROKK Solutions adds Varuna Bhatia to its executive team as vice president. Bhatia comes to the agency from DCG Communications, where she worked on project management, media relations, event planning, social media and newsletter production. She was previously an several roles, including assignment editor, at Fox News Channel. At Fox, her responsibilities spanned reacting to breaking news and coordinating live news coverage; planning logistics for multiple major events; managing daily assignments of field producers, photographers and audio technicians; blogging news stories for FoxNews.com as well as serving as an off-air breaking news reporter for the network.
Wendy Carhart, who rose to the chief communications, culture & purpose post at Real Chemistry, has moved to the Learning Care Group.
Jeff Reczek, who most recently served as director of CDC Washington at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is coming on board as a partner at bipartisan health care firm TDY @ FGS Global.
Narrative Strategies brings on Christina Cameron and Jessica Stallone as senior directors... CI&T, a global technology transformation specialist, appoints Sarah Painter as SVP, marketing for EMEA... Avenue Z promotes Annie Zeigler to associate director, based in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Accenture promotes Rachel Frey to CCO, a newly created role at the company... AMD, a multinational semiconductor company, recruits Salesforce president and CMO Ariel Kelman to serve as its SVP and CMO... L.C. Williams & Associates, which is celebrating 40 years in business, brings Maria Balice back to the firm as EVP to lead its corporate affairs work.
Elevate Communications appoints Scott Bernstein, who has led marketing for the World Wrestling Federation, Hard Rock Cafe and National Amusements, as partner and chief strategy officer... Matter Communications brings on Angela Bonnici as VP, growth and head of the agency’s Boston office... Crosby Marketing Communications promotes Kelsi Fink to associate VP, PR and Laura Flury to associate VP, digital marketing.
