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| Anna Breedlove |
Feldman Strategies brings on Anna Breedlove, who was most recently communications director for the Kentucky Democratic Party, as associate director. Breedlove previously served as deputy communications director for Val Demings in her campaign for the US Senate in Florida. At Feldman Strategies, Breedlove will apply her expertise in media relations, campaign organizing, and public affairs to shape narratives and elevate the media profiles of its clients. “Anna’s history of creating compelling messaging that moves the needle, managing nimble teams, and creating multichannel communication strategies will be a welcome addition as we deliver for progressive leaders and organizations in a competitive media landscape,” said Feldman Strategies founder and principal Andrew Feldman.
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| Beau Falgout |
August promotes managing director and head of the healthcare practice Beau Falgout to senior managing director. A co-founder of the agency, Falgout previously served in strategy and M&A roles at Medtronic and worked at Sard Verbinnen. At August, he advises clients in all industries on crises, complex litigation, transactions, long-term corporate positioning campaigns and investor relations matters. “Since August’s founding two years ago, Beau has been instrumental in helping build August as a firm that is dedicated to serving clients with excellence and to empowering its team,” said August CEO Steven Goldberg. The firm has also promoted Rudy Wong and Katherine Scotti to senior associate.
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| Jim Berry |
Princess Cruises names Jim Berra CMO. Berra joins Princess from Invited (formerly ClubCorp), an owner of private membership clubs, where he was chief marketing and innovation officer. He was previously SVP and CMO at Royal Caribbean International. In his new post, Berra will lead all global marketing facets including integrated marketing strategy formulation, creative development and brand promotion across all channels and geographies to further optimize Princess' global marketplace position. "Jim's demonstrated track record of success with outstanding hospitality brands make him a perfect addition to the Princess team," Padgett said Princess Cruises president John Padgett.
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| Laura Holmberg |
Prologue, a strategic advisory firm, adds Laura Holmberg to its Washington, DC team as senior director of accounts. Holmberg previously led marketing and industry communications for the U.S. Travel Association, overseeing member and industry-facing communications, executive thought leadership, social and digital media, brand strategy and event marketing and production. "Laura's extensive experience helping to develop and execute national public affairs campaigns will greatly benefit our association and corporate clients," said Kendall Bentz, managing partner in Prologue's DC office.
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. 
