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Search engine company FindWhat.com has promoted Bob Protheroe to vice president of technology at the Fort Myers, FL firm.

MDB Communications, Inc., Washington, appointed Janine Carlson as account director. She is a former principal with ICON Image Communications, Long Beach, CA.

American Airlines has formed a partnership with The Sharper Image, allowing AAdvantage members to earn five miles for every dollar spent at SharperImage.com. The catalog is the only electronics or specialty products retailer participating in the AAdvantage program.