Point-of-Purchase Advertising International, Washington, DC, named William Smith chairman. Procter & Gamble's manager of in-store presence, Smith is the first brand marketer to serve in the post.
Thomson-Leeds Co., New York City, promoted Vince Esposito to ceo and Michael Parkes to president. The moves were prompted by the resignation of Douglas Leeds, who will remain chairman until the end of 2002.
Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM), Alexandria, VA, named Mary Pat Blake association manager.
Zeris Interactive, Akron, OH, named Steve Winemiller business development manager. Elsewhere, Laurie Luketic named project manager and Steve Zehnder digital media developer.
Zebra Hill Marketing, Bellevue, WA, named Falle Hutton senior account creative director and promoted Kelly Parriott to director of sales.
Phil Bottone named sales manager at BMG Special Products, New York City.
