• by April 29, 2003

Deutsch Inc. has announced four promotions across two coasts. PATRICK BENSON, GEORGE DECKER and KIRSTEN WARD have recently been named Vice Presidents at Deutsch NY. At Deutsch LA, CATHRYN PROVINE has been promoted to Vice President, Director of Broadcast Business Affairs. Previously Associate Interactive Media Director, Benson is responsible for developing integrated online and offline media planning and buying solutions on behalf of clients such as Bank of America, MCI, Revlon, Snapple and Starwood. Promoted from Associate Creative Director, Decker joined iDeutsch in 2002 and currently works on MCI, Novartis, Snapple and Starwood. Promoted from Vice President, Group Director of Broadcast Business & Licensing, Provine has been with Deutsch since 1998 and will continue to oversee Licensing and Business Management with the addition of Traffic/Residuals and Clearance bringing all four departments under one umbrella. Lastly, Ward was promoted from Associate Media Director and joined the agency in 1999 after a five-year stint at McCann-Erickson. Ward presently handles the Revlon business.