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| Donnalyn Smith |
Momentum Worldwide, a global experiential marketing company that is part of Interpublic Group, promotes Donnalyn Smith to global CEO. Smith has been with the agency since 1995, most recently serving as president of the agency’s North American offices. She succeeds Chris Weil, who will remain as chairman until year-end, and then serve in a consulting capacity through 2023. In addition to overseeing the people, client portfolios and business development opportunities for Momentun in North America, Smith has been an advocate for talent growth, building support systems for working parents at the company, championing industry programs for developing talent pipelines, and building on Momentum’s commitment to female representation. “We’re confident that we will see a smooth transition as she takes on her new role,” said Interpublic Group CEO Philippe Krakowsky.
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| David Hutchinson |
NP Digital brings on David Hutchinson as vice president of marketplaces, a newly created role that will focus on emerging opportunities in marketplaces as companies such as Amazon, Walmart and Kroger. Hutchinson joins NP Digital from digital-first media agency Brainlabs, where he also served as SVP of marketplaces. Before that, he was co-head of retail media at dentsu international. At NP Digital, he will work to drive further integrations within the digital marketing mix. “David’s proven track record of connecting brand performance across ecommerce, retailers, and marketplace channels will play a significant role in unlocking future areas of expansion for our clients,” said NP Digital CEO Mike Gullaksen.
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| Benhamin Cercio |
Gucci names Benjamin Cercio as global communications director. Cercio comes to Gucci from Louis Vuitton, where he most recently served as international director of press, influencer and entertainment. Reporting to Gucci executive VP, chief client and brand officer Susan Chokachi, Cercio will be responsible for all brand communications globally, overseeing PR activities, special events, social media and influencer marketing, as well as art projects, exhibitions and communications for the Gucci Garden and Gucci Archive.
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. 
