Arnold Worldwide hired Drake Pusey as vice president, director of digital platforms. Previously, Pusey was director, engagement strategy at Isobar in Boston.

Media Networks hired Adam Ross and Melissa King as account executives.

VIA Agency hired Kevin Phillips, Steve Street and Greg Crossley as creative directors.

Amalgamated hired Brian Martin as chief executive officer. Martin replaces founder and current CEO, Charles Rosen, who after 13 years in advertising has decided to pursue a career outside the industry.

Karacters' Design Group, the integrated branding and design division of DDB Canada, hired Chris Dallin as director of branding and design. Prior to joining Karacters, Dallin led brand strategy at Red Rocket Creative Strategies.

Draftfcb San Francisco promoted Colin McRae, Julie Scelzo and Tony Vazquez to senior vice president, group creative directors.

Publicis Modem hired Brian Skahan as chief technology officer. Skahan joins from Crispin Porter & Bogusky, where he was vice president/creative technology director.

R/GA New York hired Dick De Lange and John Keehler as group planning directors.

Thornberg & Forester hired Frank Pichel as creative director.

Rokkan hired Sav Banerjee as executive strategy director.