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| Traci Messier |
The Atlanta Dream, the city’s WNBA franchise, recruits Traci Messier as VP of communications and external affairs. Messier was most recently director of corporate communications for the U.S. Soccer Federation, leading public relations efforts for the governing body of American soccer. She was previously senior account director in Jackson Spalding’s sports practice. In her new post, Messier will oversee the team’s efforts to engage with media, fans and the local community. “Traci is a skilled leader who understands how to align sport, culture and entertainment to deliver a product that fans embrace and we are thrilled to have her as a part of our team,” said Atlanta Dream president and CEO Morgan Shaw Parker.
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| Roy Robinson |
Storyful, a subsidiary of News Corp that specializes in social media intelligence and video, appoints Roy Robinson as chief product & technology officer. Robinson joins Storyful from advocacy intelligence platform Mention Me, where he served as chief product officer. He has also held senior product leadership roles at AYLIEN, Boxever and Rapid7. At Storyful, Robinson will oversee product development and technology strategy, focusing on advancing verification capabilities, expanding data science and engineering teams, and developing new tools that help clients identify authentic content and emerging trends across social platforms. “His ability to translate complex challenges into elegant solutions will help us serve our clients even better in an increasingly complex information landscape,” said Storyful CEO Maria Pacheco.
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| Bryan Adams |
Base Molecular Resonance Technologies, which has developed a globally validated breakthrough in subatomic detection, names Bryan Adams as CMO. Adams has previously held the CMO post at Troomi Wireless and AI and blockchain wellness company Vyvo. In his role as CMO, he will lead global marketing strategy, brand architecture, earned media and digital experience. He will oversee strategic positioning, partnerships, and market growth across dozens of business verticals, including security, military and medical. “He has the rare ability to move between strategy and delivery, which is essential as we introduce this technology to a rapidly evolving global market,” said BMRT CEO and foumder Robert “Bo” Short.
The J.M. Smucker Co. names Katie Williams CMO, effective March 9... Jones Lang LaSalle, a professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, appoints Mencía Barreiros as head of communications... Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, appoints Sue Lee as SVP of investor relations, a newly created role.
Stagwell appoints Ben Berentson as CEO, owned media. Berentson was most recently managing director at Stagwell’s Code and Theory... FUSE Create, a Toronto-based advertising agency, brings on Jenn Duggan as SVP, managing director, PR. Duggan joins the agency from Citizen Relations, where she most recently served as president... The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District names Nicole Bell communications manager. Bell previously served as VP of public relations for Smile Train.
Sanctuary Wealth, a platform that provides comprehensive money management solutions, names Marissa Fox-Foley as CMO... GMMB promotes Jodi Quintero and Erica Monteith to partner... Furia Rubel Communications adds presentation strategist Valerie Madamba and law firm leader Meghan Warren to its international faculty.
Paramount Skydance has named Ted Lehman, senior VP and head of US public policy and government affairs.
Mairead Lynn, who served as communications director for former Pennsylvania Democratic Senator Bob Casey, joins Frontwood Strategies as a principal.
