People on the Move
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
  • Tony Tung
    Hook
    Hook, a digital creative agency, hired Tony Tung as executive creative director on all of the agency's clients, including YouTube and Google Search. Tung began his career as a visual designer for Disney and went on to work in various creative roles at agencies and media companies. From 2009 to 2014, he was vice president/director of interactive production at Crispin Porter + Bogusky. Most recently, he co-founded Cloneless Media, a visual FX and post-production company with a patented platform for creating real-time dynamic video.
  • Tom Hamling and Tim Eger
    GSD&M
    GSD&M promoted Tom Hamling and Tim Eger to group creative directors, up from creative directors. Hamling will take on creative responsibilities for the Hilton Global Portfolio, as well as Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Avocados from Mexico. He will report to Jay Russell, chief creative officer of GSD&M. Prior to GSD&M, Hamling was vice president/creative director at RPA in Los Angeles. Eger will continue working with Hamling, overseeing creative on Hilton Global Portfolio, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Avocados from Mexico and new business for the agency. Eger, previously a creative director at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, will also report to Russell.
  • Josh Crick
    Leo Burnett Chicago
    Leo Burnett Chicago named Josh Crick as senior vice president, managing director of digital integration, a new position at the agency. Crick will be responsible for driving the agency's growth through via digital capabilities, including the newly announced quick-turn, content creation offering, Greenhouse. He will report to Vincent Geraghty, executive vice president, executive director of production at Leo Burnett Chicago. Crick joins the agency from David and Goliath in Los Angeles where he led the agency's digital practice for the past three years. He also worked on the new business team, helping the agency win accounts like Zico, LG Mobile and Jack in the Box. "Greenhouse is an excellent example of an industry-leading approach to creating good, on-brand creative fast," said Crick. "It's the first of many exciting announcements we will have in the coming months regarding the advancement of our digital offerings."
  • Steve Barry and Troy Burrows
    EVB
    EVB promoted Steve Barry from group account director to managing director and Troy Burrows from creative director to executive creative director. Barry oversees the agency's SunChips and Kraft (Maxwell House, Gevalia, Tassimo and MiO) accounts. He joined EVB as an account director in early 2014 and was promoted to group account director in October, 2014. Burrows joined EVB in early 2014 and helped EVB secure new business wins, including Jameson Irish Whiskey, SunChips, Ebates, Hipmunk and Hot Wheels. Burrows replaces Steve Babcock, partner and executive creative director, who left the agency to pursue other opportunities. "We could not be more excited to have Steve and Troy at the helm in Boulder," said Daniel Stein, CEO of EVB. "That office has seen incredible growth over the past 12 months, and they have both been a big part of contributing to its success. I have no doubt that the office will continue to thrive under their leadership."
  • Kelli Robertson
    R/GA
    R/GA hired Kelli Robertson as managing director, planning, of the San Francisco office. In her new role, she is responsible for developing strategic relationships with R/GA's clients, while leading the expansion and further development of the team. With more than 15 years of experience in advertising and media, Robertson has worked at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, AKQA, Mullen and Fallon Worldwide. While at AKQA, she defined the role of strategy within the office and grew the strategy team from five to more than 20, including business analysts and social analysts. Throughput her career, Robertson has worked on projects for Dyson, Flip Video, Porsche, Red Bull, Subway, Target, and YouTube. "Kelli's experience with both digital and integrated campaigns and history of building out strong planning teams makes her the perfect fit for our office," said Paola Colombo, vice president, managing director, of R/GA. "She is already playing a pivotal role in guiding our teams as we continue to increase our business across multiple industries."
  • Leslie Rasimas
    MediaCom USA
    MediaCom USA hired Leslie Rasimas as partner, director of marketing.
  • Susie Fitzgerald, Christian Vesper, Kristin Jones and Kristi Felton
    AMC and SundanceTV
    AMC and SundanceTV announced promotions and hires to the networks’ programming teams. Susie Fitzgerald, who most recently was senior vice president of scripted development and current programming for AMC, has been elevated to executive vice president of scripted programming for both AMC and SundanceTV. Christian Vesper, who most recently was senior vice president of scripted development and current programming for SundanceTV, has been named senior vice president of international programming, development, acquisitions and co-productions for the network. Kristin Jones officially joined the network as senior vice president of international programming, development, acquisitions and co-productions. Lastly, Kristi Felton joined AMC as vice president of scripted programming.
  • Nick Smasal
    Solve
    Solve hired Nick Smasal as design director. He joins the agency from OLSON where he most recently served as associate design director.
  • Tom Johnston
    Ascedia
    Ascedia promoted Tom Johnston to president.
  • David Magnier
    Biscuit Filmworks UK
    Biscuit Filmworks UK has added director David Magnier to its roster.
  • Brennan Beyer and Mike Sclabassi
    DataXu
    DataXu hired Brennan Beyer and Mike Sclabassi as vice president sales, west and vice president sales, central, respectively.
  • Suzanne Tobias
    Q1Media
    Q1Media promoted Suzanne Tobias to vice president of product.
  • Karen Bressner
    AccuWeather
    AccuWeather tapped Karen Bressner as head of digital advertising sales.
  • Julie Koepsell
    Mirum Minneapolis
    Mirum Minneapolis hired Julie Koepsell as senior vice president, director of client services.
  • Dave Baumann
    Stephen Arnold Music
    Stephen Arnold Music hired Dave Baumann as marketing & creative director.
  • Aaron Frank
    GMR
    GMR hired Aaron Frank as associate creative director, ideation. Frank was previously an editor at large for Motorcyclist magazine.
  • Susan Elsbree
    InkHouse Media + Marketing
    InkHouse Media + Marketing hired Susan Elsbree as vice president.
  • Shannon Jamieson Driver, Gabriel Gordon, Freddy James, Alaka Williams and Cheryl Middleton Jones
    Scripps Networks Interactive
    Scripps Networks Interactive promoted Shannon Jamieson Driver to senior vice president, network marketing & creative services; Gabriel Gordon to vice president of network research; Freddy James to senior vice president, network integrated programming; Alaka Williams to senior vice president of network human resources; and Cheryl Middleton Jones to senior vice president of international human resources.
  • Zach Hinden
    Hooligan
    Hooligan promoted Zach Hinden to a staff editor, up from junior editor.
  • Ben Tappan
    EPIX
    EPIX named Ben Tappan, former senior vice president of television at Landscape Entertainment, as vice president for scripted programming.
  • Travis J. Lee
    Gage
    Gage hired Travis J. Lee as associate director of design where he will manage design, research and user experience for clients that include Microsoft, 3M and Thomson Reuters.
  • Jon Slusser
    Spike
    Jon Slusser, who currently oversees Spike's Sports, will add all of the network's LIVE specials and events to his responsibilities. His new title will be senior vice president, sports and specials.
  • Nicole Mackinlay Hahn
    Framestore Pictures
    Framestore Pictures signed documentary film director and artist Nicole Mackinlay Hahn to its roster.
  • Jennifer Sarlin
    TLC
    Jennifer Sarlin joins TLC as senior vice president of marketing.
  • David Kohl
    High Times
    High Times named David Kohl as its first non-founder president and CEO.
  • Owen Weed
    Viewbix
    Viewbix named Owen Weed as vice president, business development.
  • Russell Brownley
    B-Reel Films
    B-Reel Films added Russell Brownley to its directorial roster.
  • Weareseventeen
    Th1ng
    Th1ng added directorial collective Weareseventeen to its roster of directors.
  • Eric Conrad and Olek Loewenstein
    Univision Deportes
    Univision Deportes named Eric Conrad as senior vice president of programming and acquisitions and Olek Loewenstein as senior vice president of strategy and operations.
  • Paul do Forno
    Deloitte Digital
    Paul do Forno joined Deloitte Digital as a leader in its North American e-commerce practice. He will be based in Chicago and focus on strengthening Deloitte Digital’s e-commerce and digital offerings.
  • Brian Landau
    DGital Media
    Brian Landau was named executive vice president for digital sales and strategy at audio engagement firm, DGital Media.
  • Julio Pekarovic and Steven Schwartz
    Dataminr
    Dataminr tapped Julio Pekarovic as chief financial officer and Steven Schwartz as president of the company’s news division.
  • Nathan Guetta
    Conde Nast Entertainment
    Conde Nast Entertainment named Nathan Guetta as vice president, product.
  • C. Finnegan ("Finn") Faldi and Mike Crabtree
    AppThis
    AppThis named C. Finnegan ("Finn") Faldi as its first chief business officer and Mike Crabtree as chief technology officer.
  • Kenny Spangberg
    Widespace
    Widespace named Kenny Spangberg as head of programmatic. Spangberg joins the company from Spongecell, where he served as European director.
  • Brent Tworetzky
    XO Group
    XO Group Inc. (parent company of The Knot, The Nest and The Bump) hired Brent Tworetzky as executive vice president of product.
  • Doug Van Andel
    Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide
    Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide hired Doug Van Andel as executive creative director.