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7-Eleven Simpsons
7-Eleven Elevates Bargerhuff to CMO
Rita Bargerhuff helped transform the chain to Kwik-E-Marts as part of a Simpsons tie-in, among other efforts. » More



BK
Burger King Chief Marketer Departs
Russ Klein led innovative programs like 'Whopper Freakout' and 'Whopper Sacrifice.' » More



Raleigh
Atlas Shilled: Ayn Rand Has Her Fans in the Ad Industry
How the philosopher/ writer has influenced the ad community. » More



Frito-Lay brands
Frito-Lay Promotes Ann Mukherjee to CMO
Former chief marketer Jaya Kumar takes over Quaker Foods and Snacks business. » More



Diesel
Diesel Hires Head Marketer
Jeans company's new hire founded BPM magazine. » More



Kevin George
Beam Appoints Kevin George as Global CMO
George returns to the spirits industry after 13 years at Unilever. » More



Steve Crimmins
Purina PetCare Names CMO
Steve Crimmins, a 25-year marketing vet at the company, takes on newly created post. » More



Mark Owens
NMA Entertainment Goes After Global Brands
Firm appoints Mark Owens as the first ambassador for facilitating brand and entertainment-property deals. » More



NFL's Mark Waller
NFL Promotes Waller to CMO
Mark Waller previously served as the league's svp of marketing. » More



Starbucks
Starbucks Taps PepsiCo Vet as New CMO
Annie Young-Scrivner will oversee coffee brand's worldwide marketing and product strategy. » More



B-F brands
Brown-Forman Hires CMO
Agribusiness veteran John Kristin 'Kris' Sirchio replaces Mark McCallum, who has moved to the COO slot. » More



H&R Block
H&R Block Lands New CMO
Robert Turtledove previously held marketing positions at TheLadders.com, MetroMedia Restaurant Group and Pizza Hut. » More



Kerri Martin
Kerri Martin Joins Coda Automotive as CMO
Veteran of Volkswagen and BMW fills newly created position. » More



Sports Marketing Vet Paul Sewell Joins BrandEntertain
Sewell will oversee brand-driven media projects, including original programming. » More



Dave & Buster's Scores New CMO
Sean Gleason will oversee marketing strategies and campaigns for restaurant chain. » More



Ben Silverman Out as Co-Chairman at NBCU
Silverman to form a new company to 'unite producers, creators, advertisers under one roof.' » More



Oscar G. Mayer Dies
Mayer, 95, was the retired chairman of one of the biggest beef frank brands in America. » More



A-B Vet Adds Leverage
Tony Ponturo takes minority investment and chairman position at New York sports and entertainment marketing firm Leverage. » More



People & Calendar
Looking to expand its global operations, Yahoo has hired veteran tech marketer Elisa Steele as its new chief marketing officer. » More



Razorfish Names Bob Lord CEO
Microsoft-owned digital shop elevated Lord to global chief executive from president of East region. » More



Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Co-CEO Exits
Wenda Millard will join Media Link, a brand consulting firm for marketers and media cos. » More



Matlins Takes The Stage At Live Nation
The challenge for Seth Matlins, he admits, goes something like this: "Get more people to more shows more often." » More



Adkins-Green Eyes Mary Kay Growth
Getting up to speed on her new company and her new position currently tops the short-term agenda for Sheryl Adkins-Green, who joined Mary Kay earlier this month as vp of brand development. » More



CLIO to Honor Dan Wieden
Co-founder and CEO of Wieden + Kennedy to be recognized for lifetime achievement. » More

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