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| Mary Ruth Raphael |
McNeely Brockman Public Relations brings on Mary Ruth Raphael as SVP. Raphael was most recently SVP at MP&F Strategic Communications, where McNeely Brockman partners Mark McNeely and Kelly Brockman worked until setting up their own firm in 2018. At MP&F Raphael led national and regional integrated communications campaigns and supported agency management and growth. She has served as president of the Public Relations Society of America Nashville Chapter, as well as the co-chair of PRSA National’s conference host committee. “Mary Ruth is a consummate public relations practitioner and leader who is widely respected by co-workers and peers, and we are fortunate she is joining our growing team,” MBPR partner Kelly Brockman said.
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| Magnolia Dow-Moore |
Nickerson, a Boston-based branding, marketing, PR and communications agency, hires Magnolia Dow-Moore as associate director of real estate, PR & communications. Dow-Moore was previously director of communications at McDermott Ventures. In her new role, Dow-Moore will help to lead and manage Nickerson’s real estate accounts, driving strategic communications and positioning for the companies’ diverse portfolios of properties. “Maggie’s deep expertise in strategic communications, combined with her established relationships within the real estate sector, make her an exceptional addition to the team,” said Nickerson founder and CEO Lisa Nickerson.
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| (L-R) Meghan Busch, Emma Skultety |
The Bliss Group promotes Meghan Busch to group vice president and Emma Skultety to vice president. Busch has been with the firm since 2018, most recently serving as VP. Before joining The Bliss Group she was with Rubenstein Public Relations. As group VP in the firm’s financial services practice group, she leads integrated communications programs that combine data-driven insights with storytelling. Serving as head of paid media, Skultety, who was previously account director, leads full-funnel digital marketing initiatives. “These promotions reflect Bliss’s commitment to recognizing exceptional talent and creating personalized growth paths that allow our team members to thrive in their unique areas of expertise,” said The Bliss Group CEO Cortney Stapleton.
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| Anne Fischer |
Schulte Hospitality Group, a hotel management and development company with a portfolio of over 230 properties across six countries, names Anne Fischer as CMO. Fischer comes to Schulte from the chief growth officer post at Wingstop, a chain of more than 2,000 restaurants. She has also served as chief marketing & digital officer at Papa John’s International, marketing director at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and sales manager at Walt Disney World. "Her impressive track record of transforming brands and leveraging digital innovation to drive growth aligns perfectly with our strategic vision,” said Schulte Hospitality Group chairman and CEO Darryl Schulte.
Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications brings on Jessica Gail, who served as director of communications for Rep. Eric Swalwell, as senior media lead... Prime Therapeutics appoints Katie Payne as chief external affairs officer, a newly created role. She was previously a senior director at APCO... Thunderly promotes Jason Weaver to director of paid media. 
Ruder Finn hires Brent Mullins as SVP, talent and partnerships. Mullins joins the agency from 160over90, where he was VP, entertainment marketing... Allison Worldwide names Katie Huang Shin global president, technology, effective Nov. 14... Vasion, which provides serverless printing and AI-enabled automation, appoints Cindy White as CMO. 
Mod Op brings on John Powers and Alan Kipust as part of its Executive in Residence program, which already includes former Dun & Bradstreet chief data officer Monica Richter... Takeda Pharmaceuticals hires James-Denton Wyllie as head of R&D and external innovation communications... Veeam Software, which specializes in data resilience solutions, appoints Allison Cerra as CMO.
The Dallas Mavericks bring on Gina Miller as chief communications officer, a newly created role. She was previously with Major League Soccer team FC Dallas... Americans for the Arts, a nonprofit organization that advances arts advocacy, names Jamey Lundblad as CMO... Ambac Financial Group, an insurance holding company, names Karen Beyer managing director, head of investor relations.
Actum has hired Cecelia Prewett, who was president of DC Public Affairs at SKDK during a nearly 13-year run, as senior managing director in its Washington office.
