Boyden named Gary Claus as a partner in its Pittsburgh office.

The Daily Beast hired Erin Gloria Ryan as senior editor.

Joan Creative named Alex Kalluf as chief data officer.

The Interactive Advertising Bureau promoted Christa Babcock to vice president, learning and certification.

Kiosked named Hope Frank as chief marketing officer.

FRED & FARID named Colin Nagy as head of communication strategy for its New York office.

Barefoot Proximity added Ryan McGuire as director of data strategy, a new role at the agency.

IgnitionOne named Mark Ambrose as chief operating officer.

Mizzen+Main tapped Richard Ross as creative director.

Discovery Communications promoted Kelly Kane to senior vice president, partner marketing and national accounts.