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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.
Finn Partners has named Fahlgren Mortine veteran Marty McDonald as managing partner and head of its new Columbus office.
The Next Solutions Group names Michelle Agnew as VP, reputation and issues management. Agnew joins NSG from The Coca-Cola Company, where she was director of strategic communications... Nebius, which works with startups and enterprises building AI products, agents and services, appoints Lindsey Irvine as CMO... Zeta Global, an intelligent AI infrastructure company, names Leah Pope CMO and Candace Dean chief communications officer.
SiriusXM recruits Paramount Pictures EVP, global communications Jenny Tartikoff to serve as SVP and head of communications, effective August 10.
West of Fairfax, which is in Los Angeles, appoints Scott Mallone as president. Mallone joins the agency from SHFT Labs... Codeword ups Brandon Carter to SVP, head of strategy... JOTO PR Disruptors names Nick Westcott head of establishment, working to improve coordination across departments, and helping each part of the agency operate with greater clarity, consistency and readiness for scale. 
Sotheby’s brings on Christie’s global head of communications Natasha Le Bel to serve as chief communications officer.
