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| Tammy Henault |
The National Basketball Association names Tammy Henault chief marketing officer, effective Nov. 21. Henault is currently senior vice president, of marketing, and streaming at Paramount+. She previously headed up marketing for CBS All Access, which was relaunched as Paramount+ last year. Earlier in her career, she held marketing positions at the New York Times and Time Inc. In her new role, Henault will lead all global marketing efforts for the NBA and will play a leading role in driving the launch of the NBA’s Next Gen platform. “Tammy is an award-winning marketing and media executive with terrific experience and a proven track record in audience acquisition, retention and engagement,” said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum.
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| Mary Moore Hamrick |
The Public Affairs Council elects Mary Moore Hamrick of the George W. Bush Institute as its 2022-23 chair. Hamrick is currently the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Domestic Policy at the George W. Bush Institute and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina. Prior to her current roles, she was CEO of Political Quotient Advisors and chief public policy officer for Grant Thornton. “Mary Moore’s skills as a strategist in public policy and external relations, along with her wide experience working with C-suite leaders, will help the Council grow in size and influence,” said Public Affairs Council president Doug Pinkham.
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| Tracy Cullen |
The Smart Manufacturing Executive Council, a professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, appoints Tracy Cullen as its first senior director, strategic communications and brand management. Cullen most recently served as assistant vp, communications and brand management at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Prior to NEMA, Cullen led global marketing and communications initiatives for the Plastics Industry Association. “Tracy is a seasoned marketing communications pro with a proven track record of leading innovative outreach strategies that drive growth and engagement to advance America’s manufacturing sectors,” said SME executive director and CEO Robert Willig.
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Justin McCarthy, who was senior advisor at Akin Gump and a veteran of the George W. Bush administration, has joined DGA Group as a partner in its US government relations practice.
Prosek Partners hires Chris Tropeano, who previously served as head of PR at Mojo, the sports tech and entertainment company launched by Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore, as an SVP... The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which is comprised of the de Young and the Legion of Honor, names Robin Freeman as its first CMO, effective October 1... Caster Communications promotes Alex Crabb to EVP and Peter Girard to SVP
Edelman Global Advisory has hired former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley as a part-time vice chair. 
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