Jack Morton Worldwide, New York City, promoted Laura Shuler to president, U.S. Also, Lois Jacobs promoted to president-international and will be based in Jack Morton's London office, Chris Cavanaugh to executive VP-general manager, New York and Laurence Croneen to executive VP-chairman and managing director, U.K., and managing director, France.
Norm Marshall & Associates, Los Angeles, CA, changed its name to NMA Entertainment & Marketing and opened a new office in New York City. John Zamoiski, founder of Vertical Mix Marketing, tapped as president, to head new location.
Ryan Partnership, Wilton, CT, named four new partners: Shirley Bergin, senior VP-group director, Ryan Interactive, Wilton; Matthew Jonas, VP-general manager, Los Angeles; Alicia Bender, VP, Minneapolis; and Lester Preston, chief financial officer, also in Wilton.
Aaron Walton tapped to lead The Radiate Group's, Boca Raton, FL, expanding entertainment division.
BVK, a Milwaukee-based integrated marketing communications agency, named Rebecca Barry and Dana Falzarano assistant account executives.
Kerry Shehan named p.r. senior account executive at BCF&M Advertising, Public Relations and Promotions, Virginia Beach, VA.
Dallas, TX-based Tracy Locke Partnership named Bobbi Merkel director of promotional initiatives.
Malone Advertising, Akron, OH, named Kay Creekmore senior account executive. Also, Brian Spencer joined as associate media director, Maxine Williams as account supervisor, Michael Sugg as senior media planner/buyer, Heather Chunn as media planner/buyer, Kathryn Seitzinger as media coordinator, Megan Haas as account coordinator and Angela Provens as business manager.
Thunder Factory, San Mateo, CA, opened two offices in Los Angeles and New York and appointmented Eric Granof as executive VP-managing director in L.A. and Chris De Maria as senior VP-managing director in New York.
Rob Meyer joined CCM Marketing, New York City, as executive VP. Also, Jenna Williams joined as account executive and Wilma Medina as financial officer.
MARS Advertising formed EMG3 with Steve Woods as president and MARS veteran Cheryl Larson as senior VP-general manager. EMG3 opened a Portland, ME, office in December, where Pierce is based. Larson and 20-30 staffers will work from MARS' Southfield, MI, headquarters.
John DeNicola has been named VP-sales at Livonia, MI-based Treehouse Events.
