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| Jacob Loban |
Antenna Group hires Jacob Loban as EVP and head of digital and performance marketing. Loban joins the agency from Edelman, where he was EVP, head of performance intelligence, North America and launched the firm’s performance intelligence group, a division of Edelman Data & Intelligence. Prior to Edelman, he was head of US performance media at Omnicom Group’s PHD. At Antenna, Loban will lead the digital and performance marketing group and work to identify new digital channels and build innovative service offerings. “Jake’s professional experience, skillset and character reflect a leadership profile that will drive value for our clients and staff, as well as unlock growth opportunities for the entire organization,” said Antenna Group CEO Keith Zakheim.
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| Rida Bint Fozi |
The TASC Group promotes Rida Bint Fozi to president and part-owner. Bint Fozi has been with the firm since 2012, most recently serving as managing director. She has spearheaded national and international media campaigns, local grassroots efforts and creative advertising, gala events, film screenings and arts festivals and managed crisis communications campaigns. Before coming to The TASC Group, she was content manager at the Islamic Circle of North America, a non-profit American Muslim organization dedicated to self-development, education, outreach and social service. In her new role, Bint Fozi will continue to oversee high-level account management and company-wide DEI initiatives, while assuming new responsibilities in the areas of client acquisition and part owner status in The TASC Group overall.
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| Sabrina Ventris |
The Ehrhardt Group names Sabrina Ventris VP of finance. Ventris was previously financial manager at the firm. She has also served as the financial analyst for Univision and The Onion, prior to The Onion’s sale to G/O Media Inc., where she continued her role as financial analyst/treasury supervisor for G/O Media Inc. for two years. In her new role, Ventis will oversee the financial, billing and accounting operations for the firm. “Since she has joined TEG, Sabrina has worked to achieve top results through clarity, direction, opportunity and focus,” said Marc Ehrhardt, president of The Ehrhardt Group.
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| David Luebke |
Lamps Plus, a specialty lighting retailer, appoints David Luebke as its first CMO. Luebke comes to the company from Build.com, where he served as vp of marketing. He was previously director of digital marketing as Walmart and digital marketing manager at ConAgra Brands. In his new post, Luebke will work to reach new customers, while also providing deeper, more personalized connections with existing customers across web and retail channels. “David is a strong and forward-thinking leader who has demonstrated years of proven success in the home décor industry and beyond,” said Lamps Plus co-founder and CEO Dennis Swanson.
Consello has appointed Hans Vestberg, former Verizon CEO, as senior operating advisor.
Katy Feinberg has returned to McGuireWoods Consulting PA shop in its Raleigh office after stints at Rubenstein Communications, Trailrunner and FleishmanHillard.
Ragan Communications, a media and training company serving communications, marketing and HR professionals, names Rachel Salis-Silverman as chief communications officer, a new position at the company... Connect Media, an integrated media company and provider of commercial real estate news, brings on former Marino VP Christopher Santarelli as VP for Connect Creative, the company’s strategic communications and creative agency... AIR Limited, which has a portfolio including traditional hookah brands and advanced inhalation technologies, names Gaurav Jain as VP, investor relations and corporate strategy.
FGS Global brings on HSBC's Jean-Manuel Richier as senior advisor to bolster its equity advisory, investor relations and transaction & financial communications capabilities across Europe... TEAM LEWIS names Danielle Malvesti SVP, strategy. Malvesti joins the agency from Cramer.... Durée & Company ups Abbie Lipton to vice president... LDWW promotes Michelle Poland, Channing Sizemore and Emma Stoneham to managing director.
Narrative Strategies hires Chris Bissex as a managing director. Bissex was most recently deputy director of public affairs for the Federal Trade Commission... Marino promotes Elizabeth Latino to COO and managing director.... The Charlotte Hornets hire Big 12 Conference chief brand & business officer Tyrel Kirkham as CMO.
