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| Eric Becker |
Fathom Entertainment, which broadcasts entertainment events in movie theaters, names Eric Becker as head of communications. Becker was previously head of the streaming media and pay TV communications group at Bob Gold & Associates. He has also served as SVP consumer, media & entertainment at ICR and SVP of corporate communications at Starz. At Fathom, Becker will oversee all external communications activities for the company, including strategic media relations, corporate communications, and programming publicity campaigns. “Eric’s many years of senior PR leadership, integrity, and experience and dedication to telling the story of the business of media and entertainment is a perfect fit for Fathom and the culture we have built at the company,” said Fathom Enerainment CEO Ray Nutt.
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| Mark Fine |
The Baltimore Orioles have named Mark Fine as CMO. Fine has held executive marketing posts with the Brooklyn Nets, New York Mets and Harlem Globetrotters. He was most recently CMO at Professional Bull Riders, overseeing all aspects of marketing, including live events, content and digital. In his new post, Fine will lead the Orioles’ marketing, communications and creative content departments. The team has also brought on Kamaal Jones as chief legal officer and general counsel. “Both Mark and Kamaal are proven leaders who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will provide our organization with tremendous guidance, innovative ideas, and a passion for the opportunities ahead,” said Orioles president of business operations Catie Griggs.
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| Helena Norrman |
SSAB, a Nordic and US-based steel company, brings on Helena Norrman as EVP and head of group communications. Norrman was most recently partner and managing director in Kekst CNC’s Stockholm office. Before that she held several communications posts at global telecom company Ericsson, including SVP and head of marketing & corporate relations. In her new position, she Norrman will be a member of SSAB’s group executive committee and play an important role in the company’s continued development. “Helena Norrman has extensive experience in strategic communication, investor relations, public affairs and marketing,” said SSAB CEO Johnny Sjöström.
Edelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
HUNTER brings on Lori Ruggiero as managing director of its corporate communications practice... Covo Intelligence, an independent research and intelligence firm, names Tony Cheevers director of strategic growth... MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) hires Brian Swarth as SVP of marketing, effective July 20. 
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. 
