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| Jen Filleti |
Racepoint Global promotes Jen Filleti to SVP. Filleti, who has been with the agency since 2009, will continue to lead client strategy, deepen client-agency relationships, and bolster Racepoint’s offerings, including expanded influencer marketing services, in her new role. She has led award winning campaigns and high-profile engagements for the agency with such major global clients as Extreme Networks, Semtech, ARM and Panasonic Connect. Filleti also plays a key role in Racepoint’s new business strategy, leading to multiple client wins including new AI businesses. “Jen's promotion reflects her remarkable contributions over many years, and her deep alignment with Racepoint’s values of authenticity and a growth mindset,” said Racepoint CEO Bill Davies. “Her strategic acumen and client-centric leadership help shape our agency and drive real business outcomes for our clients.”
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| Ro Vega |
Seattle Sounders FC, the city’s MLS club and Seattle Reign FC, its NWSL team, bring on Ro Vega as CMO. Vega was most recently head of marketing for Ventura TV OS at streaming and internet platform The Trade Desk. He was previously VP of brand marketing and partnership at apparel company Wolf & Shepherd and director, global brand strategy at Beats by Dr. Dre. Vega has led efforts for such events as the FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games and NBA All-Star Weekend. In his new post, he will be charged with leading all aspects of marketing and creative storytelling for the organization. “His creativity, strategic acumen and track record of building culturally resonant campaigns will elevate both clubs as we engage fans in Seattle and around the world during this historic moment for our sport,” said president of business operations Hugh Weber.
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| Julie Van Ullen |
iSpot, a cross-platform TV ad measurement company, appoints Julie Van Ullen as president and CRO. Van Ullen will oversee marketing, sales and customer success, driving media partnerships and business development, and leading client-focused data science teams. She comes to iSpot, from Rakuten Rewards, where she was CRO, scaling strategic partnerships with brands, agencies, and platforms as well as overseeing the rollout of new advertising solutions and the integration of advanced measurement and data capabilities. “Julie is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of building high-growth teams and fostering trusted relationships with customers across the media and advertising ecosystem,” said iSPot CEO and founder Sean Muller.
Greg Honan, who worked in the Biden White House as director of message planning and chief of staff for its office of communications, is joining public affairs firm Seven Letter as a managing director.
David Bassity, who was VP for football communications for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, will join the Big Ten Conference on July 20.
BPCM brings on former Prada SVP marketing & communications Christian Langbein as its EVP of growth and strategy, a newly created role... MikeWorldWide names Joseph Sorrentino as its first chief intelligence officer. Sorrentino joins from Weber Shandwick, where he was EVP, analytics & intelligence... Pacers Sports & Entertainment, which operates the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and WNBA’s Indiana Fever, hires Kieran Donahue as EVP and CMO. Donahue has served as chief marketing officer at IHOP and VP, brand, marketing & digital for the Americas at Marriott... Ballast Rock Asset Management, a diversified alternative investment manager, appoints Michael Welch as head of investor relations and capital formation.
Renault Group brings on Paul Michon as corporate communications director, effective Sept. 1. He joins from Kering, the luxury goods marketer.
SKDK makes Loren Riegelhaupt, Michael Czin and Julie Andreeff Jensen agency partners... Coca-Cola Company promotes Gary McElyea to lead its pan-European Public Policy & Government Affairs agenda, and Sophia Chrysopoulou to serve as head of EU public affairs... Rithum, a commerce solutions provider, appoints Kim Miller as CMO and head of global strategy. 
