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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.
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.
