Kilgannon hired Beth C. Madigan as account executive. Previously, Madigan worked at BBDO Atlanta, handling day-to-day activities for Capital One Bank and the American Stroke Administration.

Sponge Chicago hired Darcie Scianna as account director, responsible for leading all account management activities on the agency's AutoZone account. Prior to joining Sponge, Scianna served as account supervisor at Chicago Creative Partnership.

Anthony Risicato was named CEO of Mobile Commons.

Susanne Smith McAvoy was promoted to senior vice president, marketing for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. She previously served as vice president of ad sales marketing.

Internet Brands promoted Ashley Smith to account executive and hired Jodee Magcalas as online sales planner, both for the Home, Careers and Money & Business divisions.

Susan Treacy joined Leo Burnett USA as senior vice president/creative director. Most recently, Treacy served as executive creative director at 22squared in Atlanta, overseeing work for Caribou Coffee, Southeast Toyota and Florida's Natural Orange Juice.

Jennifer Byrd, formerly the public relations director at The Salvation Army's Golden State Division in San Francisco, was promoted to national public relations director.

Kelliher Samets Volk promoted Alexandra Tursi to senior public relations associate.

Transpera added Robert Perkins and Jeff Ballowe to its board of directors.

Burst Media named David Perry as vice president of sales. Prior to joining Burst, Perry served as vice president of sales at BuyerZone.