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| Nicholas Zangler |
Viant Technology, which offers AI-powered programmatic advertising, appoints Nicholas Zangler as VP of investor relations. Zangler joins Viant from financial services firm Stephens, where he was an equity research analyst. Before that, he was on the investor relations team at Walgreens Boots Alliance. At VIant, Zangler will lead the company’s investor relations strategy, fostering connections and broadening awareness of Viant within the investor community. “Nicholas’s experience as an equity research analyst, coupled with his deep understanding of CTV and AdTech, will play a pivotal role in effectively communicating Viant’s value proposition to the investment community," said Viant CFO Larry Madden.
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| Johann Wrede |
UserTesting, which combines technology with real human feedback to build and enhance customer experiences, brings on Johann Wrede as CMO. Wrede was most recently chief marketing & experience officer at software developer Emburse. He has also held senior roles at Xactly, Cisco and IBM. In his new post, Wrede will lead UserTesting’s global marketing efforts, focusing on driving market presence, deepening customer engagement, and positioning the company as the go-to platform for human insights. “His leadership and track record of building market leading brands will be instrumental as we continue to innovate, grow and empower more companies to co-create with their customers,” said UserTesting president of global field operations Jamie Anderson.
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| Derek Malmquist |
Nepsis, a financial advisor and investment management firm, hires Derek Malmquist as VP of marketing. Malmquist comes to Nepsis from Alerus, a commercial wealth bank and retirement services provider, where he served as director and head of marketing. Before that, he was VP, global marketing and content development at Reinsurance Group of America. At Nepsis, Malmquist will work to elevate the firm’s communication strategy so it can better highlight the integrated solutions Nepsis offers its clients–including tax, investments and planning. “With Derek’s extensive experience leading marketing and creative efforts for organizations of all sizes, we’re confident he will elevate our approach,” said Nepsis senior vice president of strategy and corporate development Troy Williams.
Signal Group, a DC-based public affairs firm, hires Josie Feron as director. Feron was most recently communications director for the Office of Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC)... Moburst, a mobile-first digital agency driven by a proprietary AI program, appoints Etgar Shpivak as VP of marketing... Howard University hires Jasmine Gurley as senior director of public relations in the Office of University Communications.
Christina Hoggatt, who has directed strategic communications for the U.S. Space Command and U.S. Space Force, joins HawkEye360, a provider of domain awareness and early-warning indicators to the U.S. Government and allied partners, as SVP, global communications.
Lark-Marie Antón, chief communications and brand officer at USA TODAY Co. (formerly Gannett), has joined Authentic Brands Group as CCO.
Katie Cronen, who spent nearly 16 years at maslansky + partners,
Reputation Advisors International brings on Loreley Maldonado, founder and CEO of Mexico City-based Eje Comunicación, as its newest member... Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems, brings on Kevin Snyder as VP of marketing & communications... Motive, an AI platform for physical operations, names Andrew Bennett CMO.
