Ryan Adams was named corporate director of national digital sales at Journal Register Company.

Deutsch LA hired Paul Pedrazzi as its new senior vice president, director of digital strategy. Pedrazzi joins Deutsch LA from Oracle Corporation where he was vice president, product strategy.

Drew Meyers was appointed managing director of Publicis Modem West in San Francisco, elevated from his current position as senior vice president, digital group account director at Publicis Seattle.

Mediabrands named Jimmy Poon as CEO of Mediabrands Ventures in China.

Stefan Wegner and Nathan Monleith were promoted to co-creative directors and will oversee the Canadian Tire brand at TAXI. In addition, Jason McCann moves from executive creative director, digital to co- executive creative director of TAXI Toronto.

Donovan Batiste has been promoted to vice president, research & media planning for Hallmark Channels.