John Najarian has been named executive vice president, news and digital for E!, taking on oversight of the network's News division and E! News series, while continuing to lead E!'s digital growth and business development. In addition, Jen Neal has been named executive vice president, marketing for E! Entertainment and Esquire Network, adding oversight of brand strategy and all marketing activity for Esquire Network to her existing responsibilities as head of E! marketing.

Dynamit named two long-time agency leaders -- Jamie Timm and Phil Franks -- as partners in the company.

Simulmedia hired Kelly Mead as vice president, program management.

Lattice Engines, a provider of cloud-based predictive marketing and sales applications, hired Patrick Donnelly as senior vice president of sales.

HYFN hired Adam Gerston as vice president of client partnerships. Gerston previously was vice president of partnerships at SHIFT, spearheading the development of the company's Open Marketing Cloud, and driving new business on the west coast.

Metia tapped Mark Pinsent as managing director, London.

Tremor Video hired Utpal Kalita as head of engineering.

McGowan Crain hired Madeleine Flucke as an account manager. Flucke has been an account management intern at the agency since May.

Matt Thompson joined TheAtlantic.com as deputy editor.

Niche Media promoted Maria Blondeaux to chief operating officer.