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| John Seigenthaler |
FINN Partners managing partner John Seigenthaler has been tabbed to serve as the next chair of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors. Siegnethaler, who before coming to FINN was a longtime NBC Nightly News anchor and correspondent, has been a member of the board of jurors for past six years. The Peabody Awards, based at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia, honor the most intelligent, powerful and moving stories told in broadcasting and digital media. Nominees for the 83rd Peabody Awards will be announced in April with the winners announced in May. 2023 will also be the first year that the digital and interactive storytelling category, which was introduced last year and includes gaming, virtual reality, and social video, will be included in the main Peabody ceremony.
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| Stephanie Crockett |
Mower promotes Stephanie Crockett to president and CEO. Crockett has been with Mower for 18 years, most recently serving as president and chief operating officer. She assumes the CEO title from agency founder Eric Mower, who becomes executive chairman. The balance of the agency’s executive leadership team remains in place. “Stephanie Crockett is our time-tested and most evident candidate to head a group of strong and competent leaders at Mower for the future. She is a consummate professional that has my trust as well as the trust of our staff and our clients,” Mower said.
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| Kimberly Harle Solis |
Endeavors, a San Antonio-based national nonprofit, hires Kimberly Harle Solis as chief communications officer. Harle Solis was previously director of community impact and communications at investment management firm Las Aguilas. Her previous roles have included leadership positions at NASA, HEB, and Whataburger. At Endeavors, Harle Solis is taked with overseeing all aspects of the organization’s communications, marketing, and philanthropic efforts. “She has an impressive background in communications and marketing with a diverse skill set earned by working for a consulting firm and several high-growth companies with strong brands,” said Endeavors CEO Jon Allman.
Renault Group brings on Paul Michon as corporate communications director, effective Sept. 1. He joins from Kering, the luxury goods marketer.
SKDK makes Loren Riegelhaupt, Michael Czin and Julie Andreeff Jensen agency partners... Coca-Cola Company promotes Gary McElyea to lead its pan-European Public Policy & Government Affairs agenda, and Sophia Chrysopoulou to serve as head of EU public affairs... Rithum, a commerce solutions provider, appoints Kim Miller as CMO and head of global strategy. 
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Avoq has recruited advertising pro Jillian Goger as senior VP/group creative director in its New York office.
SBM Partners, a Tallahassee-based government affairs firm, brings on Kevin Cleary as a partner. Cleary most recently served as VP of government relations at Allegiant Strategies Group.... WHOOP, which offers a wearable device providing health guidance across sleep, recovery, strain, fitness and longevity, names Dirk-Jan "DJ" van Hameren as CMO.... Dunn Pellier Media, a PR agency working with clients in the health and wellness sector, promotes Erica Gutierrez from account executive to senior account executive.
