Short Cuts

BigStar Entertainment Inc, operator of online movie superstore, www.bigstar.com, has promoted Donna Williams, 36, to senior vice president, marketing and business development. In her new position, Williams will direct the company’s efforts to establish additional strategic relationships with other online properties and develop its brand with traditional media.

Abacus Direct Corp., Broomfield, CO, has promoted John Sullivan to vice president, finance and controller. Sullivan has served the company since 1998, most recently as controller.

Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing, Cincinnati, OH, has promoted Gregg Harper to president of its retail national sales organization. He will be responsible for developing strategy and overseeing new revenue generation and account retention for all units within the company that the retail sales organization represents. A 15-year veteran of the company, Harper was most recently senior vice president of its retail sales organization.