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| Dan Mahoney, Pete Webb |
Pierpont Communications, a Houston-based agency with operations in all major Texas markets, hires Dan Mahoney and Pete Webb to focus on building a presence in the Denver market. Mahoney will serve as VP & general manager of Pierpont’s Denver operations. He comes to the agency from Communications Strategy Group, where he most recently served as CMO. With two decades of experience in the Denver area, Mahoney has worked as a strategist across both mature industries such as financial and professional services, and emerging industries including CleanTech, space and industry 4.0 technologies. Webb, along with his wife and business partner Ginny Williams, operated Webb Strategic Communications for over three decades. In his role as senior counsel, he will support the agency’s growth in Colorado, while also leveraging his extensive local networking and industry knowledge. “Our team is excited to welcome Dan and Pete, who are exceptional agency leaders with deep expertise and a proven track record within Colorado’s vibrant business community,” said Pierpont CEO Phil Morabito.
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| Ainsley Sheikali |
Millwright Holdings appoints Ainsley Sheikali as head of business development, a newly created role. Sheikali was most recently a VP at Edelman. She previously worked at SCOUT Marketing and Intouch Solutions. At Millwright, Sheikali is charged with leading the expansion of the company’s US-based marketing services agencies: Actual Agency, which works with fintech, data, AI and enterprise tech companies; Bolt PR, which serves clients across the hospitality, F&B, spirits, franchise, health and wellness, consumer products, consumer tech and B2B tech verticals; and, Warner Communications, an agency holding specialized expertise in end-to-end supply chain, energy & cleantech, professional services, convenience retail and consumer engagement.
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| Marilyn Laverty |
Shore Fire Media, a music, arts, culture and entertainment firm that is part of Dolphin Entertainment alongside 42West and The Door, has expanded the role of CEO Marilyn Laverty to include focusing on collaborations and new initiatives between Dolphin's component companies in addition to leading Shore Fire. The agency has also promoted SVPs Allison Elbl, Matt Hanks, Mark Satlof and Rebecca Shapiro to co-presidents and upped VP Jaclyn D. Carter to SVP. "What has always impressed me the most about Shore Fire is how Marilyn has developed a team of true all-stars among its senior leadership,” said Dolphin Entertainment founder & CEO Bill O’Dowd.
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| Quin Acciani |
Berns Communications Group names Quin Acciani VP, consumer and retail practice. Acciani most recently served as AVP at Small Girls PR, where she worked with fashion and lifestyle clients including Neiman Marcus Group as well as DTC challengers such as Knix, Gymshark and Coterie. She was previously PR director for Fairchild Media, leading global PR efforts for WWD, Beauty Inc., Footwear News, Sourcing Journal and the Fairchild Live events division. “We’ve known Quin for many years and are thrilled to welcome her to BCG as we expand our own capabilities,” said BCG president Stacy Berns.
The Levinson Group has hired Christina Pryor and Carla Amundaray-Gadea as senior directors in Washington and New York. 
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StreetCred Communications brings on Rob Farmer, a veteran of The Rudin Group and Charles Schwab... Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies adds Jessica Monahan to its Washington D.C.-based lobbying team as a senior principal... Edcetera, a provider of career education programs that is backed by Eden Capital, appoints Jim Gallagher as CMO.
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