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| Gabriela Sibori |
The National Association of Broadcasters names Gabriela Sibori senior director of communications on its public affairs team. Sibori was most recently a senior adviser at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, developing and executing strategic communications addressing such issues as mental health, COVID-19, cybersecurity and civil rights. Before that, she worked at the Washington Office on Latin America. In her new post, Sibori will serve as a spokesperson for the association and will help develop and execute messaging strategies to advance broadcasters’ policy agenda before Congress and the Federal Communications Commission. "Gaby is a seasoned policy communicator whose years of government service have equipped her with a profound understanding of effective and strategic communications,” said NAB EVP, public affairs and chief of staff Michelle Lehman.
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| Bob Wiltfong |
Edelson PC, a Chicago-based law firm specializing in high-stakes class and mass-action plaintiff’s work, brings on former "Daily Show with Jon Stewart" correspondent Bob Wiltfong as director of communications & impact. Wiltfong also worked for 10 years in local TV news; appeared on such TV programs as "Modern Family," "30 Rock" and "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia"; and recently presented a TED Talk on “How to Take the BS Out of Business Speak.” At Edelson, Wiltfong will direct the firm’s internal and external communications efforts, which will include supplying content to the firm’s Edelson Creative pursuits. “Our firm’s success is predicated on one fundamental principle: the plaintiff’s bar is broken and the only way forward is to stop looking at how others do things and focus instead on doing what’s right,” said Edelson PC founder & CEO Jay Edelson. “Bob is a perfect match for that ethos.”
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| Jenifer Yokley |
Blink Charging, a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, promotes Jenifer Yokley to CMO. Yokley was previously Blink’s SVP of marketing and head of governmental affairs. Before that, she was SVP of marketing at property technology provider Allbridge and VP of global marketing at Trilliant Networks. In her new post, Yokley is tasked with developing products and services to address the evolving needs of businesses and drivers. “She has already proven herself to be an adept leader and skilled team builder,” said Blink Charging president and CEO Brendan Jones. “With her elevated role, I'm confident she will be a key leader in advancing Blink to the next level of evolution and success while further championing our global mission."
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Catherine Sullivan, global chief communications officer at Burson, has exited the WPP unit after a 12-year run.
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Brunswick Group has announced that Teneo's Christian Buss and Netflix's Paul Shaw have joined the firm as partners in San Francisco.
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