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| Ben Berentson |
Stagwell appoints Ben Berentson as CEO, owned media. Berentson was most recently managing director at Stagwell’s Code and Theory. Before that, he spent over two decades at Condé Nast in roles including general manager at Vogue.com and executive director, editorial web strategy for the company. In his new role, Berentson will drive the operations, growth and expansion of Stagwell’s owned media portfolio including Ink, ReachTV, RealClearPolitics, and future initiatives, advancing the portfolio as a strategic business engine for the global network. “Berentson is a true professional with long-standing media experience, and his appointment will accelerate our push to scale differentiated media platforms with real market impact,” said Stagwell chairman and CEO Mark Penn.
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| Jenn Duggan |
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. Before joining Citizen Relations in 2018, she was a VP at Proof Strategies. At FUSE Create, she will be responsible for accelerating the growth of its PR division and raising the profile of its PR work. “Jenn brings exactly the kind of leadership we were looking for—strategic, empathetic and deeply experienced in building modern PR practices,” said FUSE Create CEO Stephen Brown.
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| Nicole Bell |
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District names Nicole Bell communications manager. Bell previously served as VP of public relations for Smile Train, an organization that funds safe, local cleft care for children in need, leading global campaigns, managing crisis communications, serving as primary spokesperson and securing media coverage. In her new post, she will lead the district’s communications team and strategic outreach efforts. “Nicole is a proven communicator and trusted leader,” said Lezlie Ellis, VDOT’s Richmond District deputy administrator. “Her experience as a journalist and public relations executive uniquely positions her to lead our communications team with insight, integrity, and impact.”
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. 
