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| Nick DeSarno |
Narrative Strategies hires Nick DeSarno as senior director. DeSarno was most recently director of digital and policy communications at the Public Affairs Council, leading the organization’s global consulting practice. He previously led grassroots advocacy initiatives for the American Dental Association. “Nick has collaborated for years with many of the world's most recognizable businesses and industry associations,” said Narrative Strategies founding partner Ken Spain. The agency has also brought on Brad Blackburn as head of video production.
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| Emily Barfuss |
Ogury, a digital advertising platform, appoints Emily Barfuss as CMO. Barfuss was most recently CMO at Tremor International. She previously served as executive vp, marketing and communications at Index Exchange and was director of affiliate marketing at the television networks division of CBS Corporation. At Ogury, Barfuss will oversee the company’s global brand, field, product marketing, and communications teams. “Emily is a recognized marketing expert, who will be integral in raising our profile as the global leader of online advertising anchored in privacy and evangelizing the benefits of personified advertising as the best solution in an IDless world," said Ogury CEO Geoffroy Martin.
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| Don Jeter |
Torq, a security automation platform, names Don Jeter its marketing chief. Jeter was most recently svp of marketing at cloud solutions company Pax8. Before that, he held key sales and marketing roles at Veritas and Symantec. At Torq, along with newly appointed svp of worldwide sales Josh Morris, Jeter will be responsible for helping shape the company’s sales and marketing strategies to maximize its pipeline, customer engagement, and brand reach and engagement. He will also spearhead a significant evolution of Torq’s managed service provider and managed security service provider strategy. “Torq has landed a creative genius and gifted leader in Don Jeter,” said Pax8 chief commerce officer Nick Heddy.
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| Taggart Vin Zant |
Brandon brings on Taggert Vin Zant as senior producer. Vin Zant has worked on over 60 projects in sectors including sports, healthcare, higher education, B2B, consumer goods, and public service announcements, in positions including assistant director, writer and cinematographer. At Brandon, Vin Zant will help lead and manage the agency’s production team and a wide variety of shoots and projects. “Tag has a proven track record of excellence. His passion for production in all its forms will continue to help us elevate the work we do for our clients,” said Brandon chief creative officer Stephen Childress.
Stephanie Heise, who worked for Brunswick Group in New York, San Francisco and Beijing, has joined Invariant’s strategic communications and PA team.
WE Communications hires Edelman's Aidan Ryan as SVP, crisis and issues management... Coldwell Banker Real Estate brings on Brandon Newman as VP of marketing... FullSpeed Automotive, home to brands Grease Monkey, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service and Kwik Kar, names Stacey Pool as CMO, effective May 28.
Kym White, who led Edelman’s health sector for over six years, joins Generate:Biomedicines as chief corporate affairs officer.
Sony Pictures Entertainment promotes Tahra Grant to EVP, chief communications officer... Razorfish appoints David MacDonald as retail and commerce experience practice leader... RLF Communications hires Betty Lin as creative director. She was with Hanesbrands.
The Levinson Group has hired Christina Pryor and Carla Amundaray-Gadea as senior directors in Washington and New York. 
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