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| Allison Rosen |
Nickerson has hired Allison Rosen to lead its PR and communications team in New York. Rosen most recently was director, PR and community engagement for The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, a cultural hub based on New York's Upper West Side. She was previously director of communications for New Jersey Realtors, and has also served as a founding member on the steering committee for the Jewish Climate Coalition. As associate director, PR and communications at Nickerson, Rosen will handle communications efforts for Nickerson clients New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia markets, as well as chairing the diversity, equity & inclusion committee. “With 13 years of experience in brand positioning and PR for real estate and community-focused organizations and initiatives, including crisis management, Allison will provide strong leadership for our New York team and client-partners,” said Lisa Nickerson.
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| Kristin Wenger |
Baker Public Relations names Kristin Wenger senior account director of the agency’s Pittsburgh office. For the last 20 years, Kristin was employed by VisitPITTSBURGH, most recently serving as marketing and communications director. At Baker, Wenger will be responsible for growing and overseeing a diverse portfolio of clients in such sectors as healthcare, food and beverage, nonprofit and hospitality. She will develop and manage client strategy and execute all tactics, including media relations, influencer marketing, event management and social media. Baker Public Relations founder and CEO Megan Baker said that Wenger “brings a wealth of knowledge from the Pittsburgh hospitality industry, as well as solid relationships within the local media landscape. Her experience and passion for Pittsburgh is truly remarkable.”
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| Toni Harrison |
Fair, a multilingual neobank and financial services platform, appoints Toni Harrison chief marketing officer, as the company prepares to launch. Harrison was the founder of Etched Communication, which was the public relations and crisis management practice for Chicago-based marketing and advertising agency Ten35. She was previously a vice president at Burrell Communications and is on the board of directors for PRSA Houston. "Fintech is a powerful tool that must be utilized to fuel positive social change, which is why we started Fair," Fair founder and CEO Khalid Parekh said. "Toni is the fearless leader to take on this challenge because she has the unconventional wisdom and dynamic thinking to launch Fair in the marketplace and change the industry for the better."
Dezenhall Resources brings on Jessica DeLoach as VP. DeLoach was previously deputy director of public and media relations at the Southern Poverty Law Center... Crowe Media hires Alissa Kasawdish as senior integrated PR manager. Kasawdish was previously an account supervisor at J/PR... Benefitbay, an SaaS platform that lets users make their own benefit decisions, names Lindsey Unterberger as VP of marketing.
Catherine Sullivan, global chief communications officer at Burson, has exited the WPP unit after a 12-year run.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation hires Amy Martin Ziegenfuss as CMO, effective June 3. Ziegenfuss was most recently CMO at Carnival Cruise Line... Narrative Strategies brings on Hanna Beckman and Rich Casale as senior directors... Grayling has appointed Maury Postal as EVP, creative strategy and innovation services... HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), an educational publisher and technology company focused on K–12 education, assessments and professional learning, names Jessica Naeve CMO.
Brunswick Group has announced that Teneo's Christian Buss and Netflix's Paul Shaw have joined the firm as partners in San Francisco.
4media group promotes chief operating officer Melissa Elsner to CEO, succeeding Ed Cyster... Seven Letter names Tanvi Purohit account director at its Seven Letter Labs unit... Moxie Strategies, which is marking its second anniversary, brings on Janice Laurente as EVP of public affairs.
