Domedia hired Jeff Bell as chairman, succeeding co-founder Rich Langdale. Most recently, Bell served as corporate vice president of global marketing for Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business.

Digg hired Dan Contento as regional director of sales. Contento joins Digg from Yahoo, where he was an account director.

NetShelter Technology Media opened a London office to be helmed by Darren Higham, who was named director of sales for the UK and Europe.

MRM Worldwide promoted Kristen Clark to senior strategic planner and Kandace Hudspeth to director, user experience planning.

MTV Networks International promoted Sofia Ioannou to managing director of MTV Networks Latin America, succeeding Pierluigi Gazzolo who was appointed chief operating officer for MTVNI.

Story Worldwide hired Keith Blanchard as North American executive creative director; Gaetano Pollice as a production editor; Janet Ecke Beamer as production director and Eric Martucci as senior manager, marketing services.

ValueClick Media hired Taylor West as a senior account executive in the Southeast and Linda Akdemir as an account executive in the Northeast.

Pereira & O'Dell hired James Brown as creative director. Most recently, Brown was senior vice president and creative director on Mitsubishi at BBDO Los Angeles.

Cossette New York appointed Toby Vann to the position of senior vice president, director of digital engagement. Vann joins Cossette from Roundarch, where he was executive director for social media.

TAXI New York hired Durk Barnhill as general manager. Barnhill most recently served as new business director and lead strategist on Johnson & Johnson accounts at Mother New York.