The Jim Henson Company promoted Casie Friedman to senior director, global distribution, sales; Katie Mullins to coordinator, global distribution; and hired Amy Takahara as director, global distribution, sales.

Zumobi tapped Tim Ritchie -- former vice president of sales for BigDoor and OpenMarket -- as vice president of sales.

Tim Barnes was named chief product officer for AudienceScience.

Chris Wilcox joined Pereira & O'Dell as vice president of partnerships. Previously, Wilcox was vice president of integrated advertising sales for USA TODAY where he oversaw West Coast sales operations.

Giant Spoon hired Albert Kugel and Justin Luk will serve as strategists and Anna Ondaatje as project manager.

Sharre Jacoby was named executive producer of Buster.

RichRelevance hired Mahesh Tyagarajan as chief product officer and John Dickson as vice president of client services.

Dan LaCivita, president of Firstborn, was elevated to chief executive officer as founder Michael Ferdman exits the industry in June after 18 years in the business. 

Lockard & Wechsler promoted Asieya Pine to president and Eddie Wilders to senior vice president of research and rnalytics.

MoviePass hired Erantzeri Corona as vice president of marketing, customer acquisition.