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| David Cutler |
The National Grocers Association hires David Cutler as VP of media relations and public affairs. Cutler most recently served as director of public affairs and strategic engagement for the National Association for Gifted Children. He was previously director of advocacy and research at the TESOL International Association. Based in Washington, DC, Cutler will devise communication and public affairs strategies addressing various issues as well as overseeing media relations. “David’s background makes him well suited for developing and executing a communications strategy that aligns with our public policy objectives,” said NGA chief communications and engagement officer and SVP Laura Strange. NGA has also brought on Dean Longhofer, who previously led the data program at the Grocery Manufacturers Association, as its senior manager for membership and data management.
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| Taylor Osumi |
Dreamday, an LA-based agency that combines traditional PR with affiliate marketing, brings on Taylor Osumi as SVP. Osumi comes to Dreamday from Konnect Agency, where she served as a VP. Before that, she was a VP at Autumn Communications and senior PR manager at Infinity Creative Agency. Osumi has led PR efforts for such companies as Expedia, General Motors, LinkedIn, Kraft Natural Cheese and Therabody. At Dreamday, she will work to expand the agency’s client roster and broaden its managed services. “I can’t imagine anyone better suited to drive our agency’s growth, enhance our client strategies and expand our service offerings,” said Dreamday founder and CEO Lauren Kleinman.
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| Richard Parker |
Red Coral Universe, a streaming platform dedicated to independent content, appoints Richard Parker as head of marketing and public relations. Parker is also founder & CEO of RKP Media, an entertainment + brand marketing and PR firm. He has held publicity and media relations posts with “The Late Show with David Letterman,” Central Talent Booking, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Hill & Knowlton. Parker will lead Red Coral Universe's strategic initiatives to enhance brand visibility, engage audiences and amplify the platform's artist-first philosophy globally. The company has also brought on Fisnik Bizati as VP of acquisitions. "Their combined expertise will be instrumental in acquiring quality content, expanding our global reach and reinforcing Red Coral’s position as a premier destination for content creators," said Red Coral Universe founder/CEO Larry Meistrich.
Dave Aglar, who was most recently integrated media lead for North America at Weber Shandwick, is moving to MikeWorldWide, where he will be chief integrated media & innovation officer.
Clario Group brings on Allison Worldwide co-founders Scott Allison and Andy Hardie-Brown as non-executive chairs... Montieth & Company promotes Perry Goldman to global managing director... Seed Health, a microbiome science company, names Anisha Raghavan as its first chief marketing officer. 
CG Life, a specialized pharma agency, appoints Collette “Coco” Douaihy as chief creative officer. Most recently, Douaihy was global CCO, health at Dentsu International... Rational 360 brings on Alex Rosenwald as VP of conservative media relations and earned media... H2O America, which provides water service to over 1.6M people, appoints Michael Ambrozewicz as VP communications.
Tim Castree, who was most recently VP EU Prime & marketing at Amazon, comes on board at DoorDash as CMO.
Unlock Health names Greg Walsh CEO. He joins the agency from Havas Media Network... The US Consumer Product Safety Commission appoints Steve Roney as director of the office of communications... Madison Capital Group, a Charlotte real estate investment and operating company, brings on Lacy Bradford as CMO.
