Southwest Airlines has promoted Jonathan Clarkson to V.P., Marketing, Loyalty, & Products. Clarkson was most recently a Managing Director, overseeing general management responsibilities for the Company’s frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards.
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Farmer Boys, the Southern California-based fast casual restaurant chain, has appointed restaurant industry veteran Joe Adney to serve as the concept’s new V.P. & Chief Marketing Officer. Adney will lead marketing, menu innovation, advertising, and digital marketing efforts. He most recently was CMO at Black Bear Diner and has led marketing teams at Baskin-Robbins, IHOP […]
VSBLTY, (www.vsblty.net), has named Gary A. Gibson as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO.)VSBLTY technology provides enhanced customer engagement and audience measurement using machine learning and computer vision. Its VisionCaptor™ and DataCaptor™ software combine motion graphics and interactive brand messaging with cutting-edge computer vision measurement and insights.
The IMAGINE Group, (www.theimaginegroup.com), a Minneapolis, MN-based visual communications firm, has announced a series of executive appointments. Marilyn Schullo has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Wilson Tang will join IMAGINE as Chief Innovation Officer. Andy Lewkowicz has been named Chief Customer Officer.
Bay Cities, (www.bay-cities.com), a Pico Rivera-based display and packaging firm, has added a packout facility in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Bay Cities’ facilities now consist of over 700,000 sq. ft. of combined space providing the ability to have 20 production lines. “This new facility will ensure efficiency and add to our outstanding ability to execute […]
NELSON Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, has appointed Bevan Bloemendaal as its new Retail Practice Leader. He will lead the continued growth of NELSON’s retail practice while championing innovative concepts that help drive the industry into the future. Bloemendaal brings over 20 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining NELSON, Bloemendaal […]
Edward D Spitaletta, 91, a pioneer in the Housewares and POP industries has passed away. It was in 1980 that Edward, along with several partners, invented, patented, and trademarked the “Clip Strip ” merchandising strip. . His legacy carries on today through his family owned and operated companies, Lola Products and Clip Strip.
Leviton has promoted Ron Ridenour to V.P., Retail Sales & Marketing. Ridenour began his career at Leviton as an account representative in 2006, and has served previously as Director of Sales for Retail and Director of Sales for The Home Depot.
Eternal Water, the No. 3 selling alkaline water brand in the U.S., which has acquired Essentia Water from Nestlé, has appointed Tahne Davis, as V. P., Marketing & Brand. Davis, who has more than 25 years of marketing experience, was instrumental in developing Essentia’s brand’s identity.
Leading fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has named Laura Rueckel as Chief Marketing Officer and Erin Walter as Vice President of Brand Marketing. Bringing decades of marketing and franchise industry experience, these appointments will further fuel Freddy’s accelerated growth strategy.
Shipley Do-nuts has appointed Donna Josephson as Chief Marketing Officer. Josephson previously held CMO titles at Corner Bakery, Fazoli’s and McAlister’s Deli. She also brings experience from Wendy’s International, Applebee’s International and Chick-fil-A.
In-Store Experience, (www.instoreexperienc.com), an award-winning retail design firm, has recently added to its Westport, CT-based staff. Michael Allen has joined as VP of Engineering, reporting to Adam Silverstein, VP of Design and Engineering. Allen comes to In-Store from Stanley Black&Decker. Michael Gentilozzi has joined the Operations department, reporting to Frank Cirillo, VP Product Development.
The Royal Group, (TRG), (www.teamtrg.com), has acquired GenCorr Packaging,located in Alsip IL. Bob McIlvaine, CEO, TRG, said, “This acquisition expands our customer base and strengthens our manufacturing capabilities for our strategically important point of purchase business segment.” GenCorr Packaging was established by Tom Beemsterboer and Vince Baratta in 2017. Both Vince and Tom will continue […]
Firebolt Group, (www.firebolt-group.com), an innovative software and hardware marketing solutions company for leading global brands, has appointed David Bean as President and Board Member. The company brought Bean on to guide its impressive trajectory of growth and development of new technology applications. “The addition of David to our team means great things for the advancement […]
The IMAGINE Group, (www.theimaginegroup.com), a leading provider of visual communications, has appointed Katherine Zimoulis as Vice President of Marketing, reporting to CEO Chris Cavanaugh. Zimoulis most recently served as V.P., Marketing Strategy at Freeman. During her nine years at Freeman, across multiple marketing leadership roles, Zimoulis was responsible for the creation of integrated marketing plans
Concord Displays, Pasadena, CA, (www.concorddisplays.com), and SPC Display Group, (www.sampievaccompany.com), have joined forces. This partnership between Concord and SPC includes a distribution warehouse that is shared in Bloomington, CA. This means that Concord adds increased distribution capabilities-displays can be brought to its warehouse and shipped out to customers in a timely fashion.
In a partnership merging retail design, manufacturing and construction, Vertical Works, (www.verticalworks.co), brings together designers from Minneapolis-based WORKSHOP, PD Instore and Engelsma Construction. “The Vertical Works team has more than 20 years of experience working in retail, and we are at the forefront of the evolving needs of consumers,” said Mike Strommen, Vertical Works co-founder […]
Krystal Restaurants has named Alice Crowder as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Crowder previously served as the brand’s Vice President of Marketing from 2014 to 2018 before leaving to head menu strategy and innovation at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Alkaline Water Co. has appointed Tom Hutchison as Chief Marketing Officer. Tom will be leading the Company in developing marketing strategies, including new marketing campaigns and product collaborations with Shaquille O’Neal. He most recently served as V.P., Marketing at Sprouts Farmers Market.
Topgolf Entertainment Group has appointed Geoff Cottrill as Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining Topgolf, Cottrill served as head of marketing at Coca-Cola in North America and before that held marketing leadership positions at Converse, Starbucks, Procter & Gamble and MullenLowe.