Mother New York hired Amita Sehgal as art producer to manage all aspects of illustration and photography production for Mother's clients. Sehgal most recently served as manager of the art production department at MRM New York.

Organic named Chris Abelt as vice president, engagement management; Margot Hyun as executive director, engagement management and Amy Hodgins as creative director.

Rainbow Media promoted Theano Apostolou to senior vice president of publicity, talent relations and promotional events for AMC.

BarkleyREI hired Laurentiu (Lau) Ardelean as creative director. In his new role, he will oversee all creative executions for BarkleyREI and replaces Alina Constantinescu. Ardelean formerly served as senior ideator and art director at Organic.

Media Networks hired David Mevorah as New York Manager to oversee all advertising sales operations in Manhattan and the tri-state area. Mevorah joined the company from Disney Publishing Worldwide, where he served as publisher and integrated sales platform leader for Wondertime magazine.

Media Storm promoted Jenine Kelly, Chad Urice, Jamie Melecio, Marc Klatzko and Gregg Rothberg to managing directors.

Havas has announced the creation of PALM + HAVAS, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The agency, formerly known as PALM Arnold, will be led by newly appointed CEO Ann Bouthillier and vice president and creative director, Pascal DeDecker.

Razorfish Philadelphia promoted William Flaiz to general manager of the company's Global Solutions Group. Previously, he was vice president of search engine optimization and web analytics.

Rodale promoted Mary Murcko to senior vice president and publisher of Prevention, and Jack Essig was elevated to senior vice president and will now add Women's Health to his portfolio, serving as publisher for both Men's Health and Women's Health.

Live Nation appointed Seth Matlins as global chief marketing officer.