The Daily Media: 27 Moves to Know

by The Daily Front Row
Dan Wakeford

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1. Dan Wakeford has been named the new EIC of People magazine. He succeeds Jess Cagle who is stepping down on March 31st after five years with the publication.

2. Julie de Libran, creative director of Sonia Rykiel, has left the company. Click here to read more about this story.

3. Helen David has been named chief growth officer at Ralph & Russo, a new role at the company.

4. Maxime Simoëns has been named the new creative director of Paule Ka.

5. Alexis Wulf, a director at HL Group, has left the company after two and a half years.

6. Laura Lajiness has joined Popsugar as a senior editor of Popsugar Fashion.

7. Sarah Hamilton Bailey has been promoted to director of Soul Artist Management.

8. Casey Frantz is leaving Coach after three years with the brand.

9. Lance Hayden has been hired as VP of creative at The Brand Guild.

10. The Brand Guild has promoted Allix Wright to PR director. It has also hired Amy Smith as a PR director in New York.

11. Toni Mattia has joined CMM PR as an account executive.

12. Carolyn Holtzman, formerly junior account executive at Shadow, has been promoted to account executive at the company.

13. Kristin McClement, former director of corporate PR and social marketing at Chico’s FAS, has been named director, PR and social marketing at Soma, Chico’s FAS’ intimate apparel brand.

14. Jennifer Girvan, former PR and social marketing manager at Chico’s, will now serve as PR and social marketing manager at Soma.

15. Elizabeth Thomas, former PR specialist at White House Black Market, has been promoted to associate manager, social marketing at Soma.

16. Kirby Smith has been named specialist, PR and social marketing at Soma.

17. Purple has announced the launch of Purple Sport, a designated division focused specifically on the sporting industry. Terence Parris, formerly of Puma, has been announced as a new team member.

 

PLUS!!!!!

18. HL Group is now representing Morilee by Madeline Gardner.

19. EightSixtySouth is now representing Corc Yoga.

20. Lynette Nicole PR will be representing Annie The Brave.

21. Beach House PR is now representing Maria Nila.

22. Ruff Communications is now representing Blushington Makeup & Beauty Lounge.

23. Chasen Creative Media is now representing Dr. Mona Vand.

24. Erin Kelly PR is now representing Larry King Hair Care.

25. Foundation is now representing Shani Darden Skin Care.

26. The A List is now representing Mehry Mu, Mercedes Castillo, Lou & Grey, Sabo Skirt, and Rebecca Taylor.

27. Charmed PR is now representing Belli Skincare.

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