MeringCarson added Cristie Anderson as a brand manager in its San Diego office.

BBDO Atlanta named Robin Fitzgerald as executive vice president, chief creative officer. She was most recently vice president, executive creative director at CP+B in Los Angeles.

The Intercept added Mattathias Schwartz as a national security reporter based in Washington, D.C.

Patrick Brice joined GenPop's directorial roster.

Alex Flores joined Ignition by Razorfish as GVP of client engagement in its Los Angeles office.

Mari Uyehara is joining Thrillist as its first executive food & drink editor.

Berlin-based Edenspiekermann has opened its first U.S. headquarters, based in Santa Monica, CA. The new office will be led by creative director Paul Woods and business director Christian Titze.

Penske Media Corporation's Deadline.com will be hiring Michael Cieply, the journalist who has covered Hollywood for the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal and most recently the New York Times.

GMR Marketing opened a new office in Seoul, South Korea, to be led by Joon Ra.

EPIX named Jonathan Dakss as chief digital officer.