Deutsch Inc. has promoted four employees to vice presidencies.
At Deutsch NY, Patrick Benson has been named vice president, associate interactive media director. Benson has been with Deutsch for more than two years, most recently serving as associate interactive media director. He is responsible for developing integrated online and offline media planning and buying solutions for a variety of Deutsch clients.
George Decker was promoted from associate creative director to vice president, associate creative director, iDeutsch NY. Decker joined iDeutsch in 2002, and currently works on the MCI, Novartis, Snapple and Starwood accounts.
Cathryn Provine was named vice president, director of broadcast business affairs, Deutsch LA. Provine, who has been with Deutsch since 1998, was promoted from vice president, group director of broadcast business & licensing. She will add traffic/residuals and clearance to her current duties overseeing licensing and business management.
Kirsten Botts Ward, formerly an associate media director, was promoted to vice president, associate media director, Deutsch NY. Ward joined the agency in 1999.