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| Amanda Kelley |
Inkhouse brings on Amanda Kelley as EVP and New York general manager. Kelley was most recently director of global PR and content at CIC, a company that builds and operates innovation campuses. Before that, she was a VP at Team LEWIS and 5WPR. In her new role, Kelley will focus on growing and managing Inkhouse’s New York team, providing strategic leadership for many of the firm’s tech and consumer clients. She will also work with agency leadership to continue building Inkhouse’s reputation. “Amanda’s combination of smarts and kind leadership will help Inkhouse continue to grow its New York presence and ability to service market leaders in consumer, financial services, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, among others,” said Inkhouse CEO Jason Morris.
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| Mike Steavenson |
Highwire names Mike Steavenson EVP of its enterprise technology practice. Steavenson was previously practice lead in FleishmanHillard’s tech practice, in addition to serving as an SVP and partner. He has also been group account director in Allison’s digital media and tech practice. As head of Highwire’s enterprise tech practice, Steavenson is tasked with helping B2B technology clients craft compelling stories, manage reputational risks, and achieve transformative growth. Highwire has also promoted Jason Mayde, who was previously head of information technology at the agency, to chief technology officer. “Mike and Jason’s addition to Highwire’s executive leadership team reflects our commitment to investing in industry-leading talent that drives innovation and transformative solutions for our clients,” said Highwire interim CEO Carol Carrubba.
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| (L-R) Janine Warner, Laurel Tiedeman, Melissa Simon |
Crowe PR promotes Janine Warner, Laurel Tiedeman and Melissa Simon to leadership positions at the agency. Warner, who was previously group manager, healthcare and technology, will now serve as director of the division. Before coming to the agency, she worked at 5WPR and Relevance International. Warner will continue to lead campaigns and provide strategic counsel to clients. Tiedeman, formerly a senior account manager, is now group manager of destinations, resorts and experiences. Simon, who previously served as social media coordinator, has been promoted to integrated PR manager. “Janine, Laurel and Melissa have consistently demonstrated remarkable dedication and exemplary leadership,” said Crowe PR senior director of communications Natalia Barclay.
Whit Clay, who exited the Co-CEO slot at Sloane & Co. 18 months ago to head Longacre Square Partners’ New York office, has been promoted to serve as the first CEO of the financial communication shop.
Global Strategy Group names Claudio Taratuta as an EVP of the L@B, its in-house creative and media agency. Taratuta joins GSG from Praytell, where he was a founding team member... ROKK Solutions appoints Kris Havens as EVP of intel and insights. Havens was most recently a partner at Penta Group... Cliff House Maine brings on William Courtney Lowe as chief business development and brand strategist. Lowe joins Cliff House Maine from Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, where he was VP of marketing & business development. 
Eitan Bencuya, who has more than 20 years of technology PR experience, has signed on with Brunswick Group as a partner in its San Francisco office.
DGA Group has lined up the former US ambassadors to Qatar and Saudi Arabia as senior advisors to help clients navigate that politically complex region.
Narrative Strategies names Adam Silverstein as managing director in New York. Silverstein was most recently head of media relations & thought leadership at Scient Public Relations... Mission North brings on Alex Hunter as EVP of health and innovation... Baird & Warner, a family-owned independent real estate services company that serves the Chicago area, appoints Jeanette Cutler as CMO.
