By Denise Grayes, Business Wire Atlanta
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Atlanta
The Gathering Spot has selected Trevelino/Keller as its integrated PR and digital marketing agency of record. Article
Arketi Group has been selected by Path-Tec to relaunch its brand identity and website, with the goal of positioning Path-Tec as a leader in specimen management technology. Article
Boston
LaVoieHealthScience has promoted David Connolly to senior vice president, client services, and appointed Ron Aldridge as account director, investor relations, and Lindsay LeCain as account supervisor, public relations. Article
Charlotte
Derek Farley Public Relations (DFPR) announced that Linsey Beford will join its team as Senior Business Development Specialist, effective August 17, 2015. Article
Chicago
Emerald-Jane Hunter has joined Henson Consulting this week as the agency’s new Director of Media and Content Development. Article
FoodMinds has hired registered dietitian Jackie Schulz. Article
Cleveland
Martin Public Relations has changed its name to Atlas Marketing. Article
Dallas
Halliburton Investor Relations announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. Article
DC
JPA Health Communications has added Patrick Brady as a senior vice president in its Washington, DC, office. Article
Hilton Worldwide has appointed former FedEx CCO William Margaritis as executive vice president of corporate affairs, starting in late August. Article
Marriott International has appointed Tricia Primrose as global chief communications & public affairs officer. Article
Maroon PR announced the firm is working with Feherty’s Troops First Foundation as its agency of record. Article
Warschawski announced that Mark Ludwig has been promoted to Director of Design Development. Article
Denver
CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust has named Lesley Robertshaw as manager of investor relations. Article
Detroit
Airfoil has appointed Jon Gunnells as social and digital media manager. Article
Bianchi Public Relations celebrates 23rd birthday. Article
Eisbrenner Public Relations has promoted Andrew Rickerman from account coordinator to assistant account executive. Article
Los Angeles
ANTHEMIC Agency announced the addition of new public relations client Lucky Strike Entertainment. Article
Trendy Butler has selected PMBC Group as its agency of record. Article
Miami
JoTo PR has added accounting firm Tampa Bay Accounting & Associates as a new client. Article
Nashville
Joe Arnold has been named vice president of strategic communications for Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives. Article
Newport Beach
The Weatherbee Talent Group has launched, specializing in placing top marketing, digital and PR professionals throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Article
Veteran PR practitioner Barbara Caruso is expanding her private practice with the launch of a new boutique public relations and communications firm, C-Squared PR, Inc. Article
New York
Burson-Marsteller has hired Brett Pulley as a senior advisor. Article
Nancy Goldstein joined Ogilvy Public Relations as a Vice President in the Corporate Practice. Article
MDC Partner agency Kwittken has hired its first-ever managing director for its New York office Shanee Goss. Article
Laura Davidson Public Relations has been appointed the public relations agency of record for Travel Portland, Oregon. Article
Brandstyle Communications announced representation of Handsome Brook Farm. Article
Grey New York announced the appointment of two Creative Leads to its Activation & PR team. Oliver Handlos and Elizabeth Valleau are joining as Co-Creative Leads. The new hires come on the heels of Andreas Dahlqvist joining Grey New York as Chief Creative Officer. Article
SundanceTV announced that Denielle Webb has joined as vice president of public relations and marketing. Article
DKC Public Relations is expanding its entertainment division in the New York office with two new hires. Article
Independent full service communications planning and media services agency Crossmedia announced that it has hired Aaron Lewis as its first Chief Financial Officer. Article
The Marino Organization (TMO) and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering announced an agreement to provide public relations services for startups that are members of the school’s incubator program. Article
Burson-Marsteller announced that Thomas Gensemer, U.S. Chief Strategy Officer has been named to PRWeek’s annual “40 Under 40” list. Article
Philadelphia
Slice Communications has reached separate agreements to work with five new companies: StratIS, the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE), JBGR Retail, Atlas Bronze and Sisters of Saint Francis. Article
San Francisco
Sway Group is honored to announce its ranking at number 466 on the 34th Annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Article
Manifold just launched its brand new website. Article
Silicon Valley
Former Blanc & Otus CEO Josh Reynolds has joined an on-demand insights platform for brands Quantifind. Article
Los Angeles & New York
Hill+Knowlton Strategies announced the appointment of two new senior vice presidents in the firm’s growing MarComms practice. Article
Minneapolis & NY
Anastasia Lopez joined PadillaCRT as Vice President of Social Media, leading the agency’s social media efforts from PadillaCRT’s New York office. Matt Fairchild joined the agency as Vice President of Technology and Innovation, leading PadillaCRT’s digital strategy, user experience and development teams from the agency’s Minneapolis headquarters. Article
London
Last-minute hotel booking app HotelTonight has enlisted Dynamo PR to help with its UK growth. Article
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