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| Courtney Keating |
Acxiom, an IPG agency that provides customer intelligence services, names Courtney Keating CMO. Keating was previously CMO at eXp World Holdings, and she has also held executive roles at GE Capital, CoreLogic and Roostify. At Acxiom, she will lead all aspects of Acxiom's global brand and marketing strategy, serving internal stakeholders and a diverse client base. “Courtney's proven expertise in boosting brand performance, along with her visionary approach, reflect our company's growth trajectory. She is the ideal marketing leader for our continued momentum and the next phase of success," said Acxiom chief operating officer John Watkins.
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| Dan Johnson |
R&J Strategic Communications promotes Dan Johnson to account director. Johnson has been with the firm since 2016, most recently serving as account supervisor. He was previously marketing coordinator at Weichert, Realtors and also served as district scheduler and outreach program coordinator for New Jersey Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysesn. In his new role, Johnson will be responsible for leading and managing the agency’s B2B account service team and will assist in setting the agency’s strategic direction as a member of the senior management committee. “Dan’s strong leadership style and strategic thinking have made him a valued asset to his clients and colleagues,” said R&J Strategic Communications president Scott Marioni.
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| Steve Munroe |
ProShares, an issuer of exchange traded funds that manages over $70 billion in assets, hires Steve Munroe as managing director, chief marketing officer, based in the firm’s New York City office. Munroe was previously head of marketing at ETF company Global X. Before that, he held marketing and research roles with Liberty Mutual Insurance and Kantar (formerly MaPS). “He and I share a vision for the future of ETF distribution and the vital role that high-quality and well-executed marketing will play in elevating ProShares to the next level,” said ProShares’ CEO Michael L. Sapir.
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| Sarah Broberg |
Carabiner Communications, an Atlanta-headquartered firm, promotes Sarah Broberg to VP. Broberg has been with Carabiner as an account director since 2022. Before that, she managed the communications and marketing department at the University of North Carolina, Asheville. She has also served as deputy managing director at TRACCS Public Relations in Cairo, Egypt, and spent five years as the English editor at the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies, an economic research think tank in Cairo. "Sarah brings a mix of expert insights and genuine passion to every interaction, earning her the trust of clients and coworkers alike,” said Carabiner Communications founder and CEO Peter Baron. “As we continue to grow, we're confident Sarah's leadership will be instrumental in propelling us forward."
Seven Letter hires Allie Raffa, who was most recently White House correspondent for NBC News, as a senior director... Points of Light, an organization founded by President George H.W. Bush that is dedicated to volunteer service, names Jeff Zanelli as CMO... Frontieras North America, an energy and environmental technology company, appoints Nora Shepard as VP of communications.
Alcoa has named Emily Olson, who has more than 20 years of experience working in capital-intensive industries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, EVP & chief external affairs officer, effective April 6.
Longacre Square Partners has named Humza Vanderman partner and head of its London outpost as the financial communications firm expands into Europe.
FGS Global adds former Pfizer EVP and chief corporate affairs officer Sally Susman to its global executive board as an independent member, effective April 1... Codeword brings on Kim Baffi, who was previously Salesforce VP and creative director, as executive creative director... Amperity, an AI-powered customer data cloud, appoints Bridget Perry as CMO.
MOIA America, a Volkswagen Group of America subsidiary that develops and tests autonomous, all-electric ride-pooling vehicles, names Marcus Gamo head of U.S. communications... Continental Strategy brings on Francisco Petrirena as VP in its Miami office. Petrirena was previously chief of staff to former Miami city manager Art Noriega... MSQ Sport + Entertainment brings on Lauren Weil as EVP, Max Hirsch as VP of sponsorship, and Brooke Losee as VP.
