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| Cody Shankman |
NowVertical Group appoints Cody Shankman EVP, chief marketing officer. Shankman comes to the global big data software and services company from Democratic political media firm Bully Pulpit Interactive, where he served as director. He previously oversaw sales and marketing at Signafire Technologies and worked at BBDO and Blue State Digital. At NOW, Shankman will lead all brand and product marketing programs across the company's holdings. “Cody's depth of knowledge in the digital marketing and storytelling space will be key for NOW as we embark on this next step in our company's growth," said NOW chief executive officer and chairman Daren Trousdell.
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| Amy Tunick |
National CineMedia names Amy Tunick SVP, chief marketing officer, a newly created position. Tunick was previously vice president, operations & activation at WarnerMedia, leading a team that implemented cross-platform campaigns for advertisers at CNN while overseeing operations and strategy for Courageous, CNN’s brand studio. Before that, she was president of WPP’s Grey Activation & PR. Tunick is also a founding member of Chief, a private network focusing on connecting and supporting female leaders. In her new post, she will oversee NCM’s brand strategy, creative development, marketing solutions, consumer marketing, studio relations and public relations. “She is an exemplary leader driven by how entertainment, culture and technology come together to form marketing content that pays dividends for brands,” said NCM president of sales, marketing & partnerships Scott Felenstein.
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| Aric Nissen |
Kalera AS, a vertical farming company, hires Aric Nissen as chief marketing officer. Nissen joins the company from Restaurant Technologies, where he also held the CMO post. He was previously vice president, revenue management for Subway; senior manager, digital customer insights & growth strategy at Accenture Digital; and has held executive marketing positions at Dairy Queen and Famous Dave’s of America. At Kalera, he will the development and execution of the company’s marketing initiatives. “Aric is a fantastic addition to our executive team with an impressive background and proven track record in driving customer demand,” said Kalera CEO Daniel Malechuk.
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. 
