Charlotte, NC-based independent, integrated, full-service marketing agency Luquire has promoted Christina Rogers to sr. director of communications and appointed Kristen McMahon to director of PR. Rogers will report to president of Luquire, Stephanie Spicer, with McMahon reporting to Rogers. Rogers steps into her new position after most recently serving as director of content for Luquire. During her tenure with the agency, she has ensured brand-elevating content reaches the right people, in the right ways, at the right times to further business objectives in meaningful ways. In this newly created role, Rogers will lead the team responsible for integrated communications strategy, planning and execution, including: PR and earned media planning, strategy and management; amplification and engagement strategy; website strategy and content; email strategy and content; social media strategy and content; and community management. In a newly created role. McMahon will lead and execute strategic public relations initiatives for a diverse portfolio of clients, including Honeywell, Simon Property Group, and Bojangles. McMahon brings nearly two decades of experience developing and activating public relations and marketing strategies for category-leading consumer and B2B brands, as well as executing thought leadership that drives company narratives. Previously, McMahon served as sr. account cirector at 160over90, where she moved the needle for brands including Subway, Marriott, and Jimmy John’s. Her efforts yielded honors for brands and agencies including accolades from PRWeek, Clio Sports, and the Shorty Awards….
Rep Report for April 25, 2025
M+C Saatchi North America has appointed Suresh Raj as its first-ever chief growth officer, responsible for leading new business and growth for the agency as it continues its expansion in the U.S. Raj brings nearly 30 years of experience in the marketing communications industry. Prior to joining M+C Saatchi, he was chief growth officer at McCann New York, and previously served as global chief growth officer at VIRTUE Worldwide (Vice Media Group’s creative agency), chief business development officer at Vision7/BlueFocus International, managing director of global business development at Zeno Group, and worldwide chief business development officer at Ogilvy. Throughout his career, he has successfully driven growth strategies and secured major global clients including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Amazon, Nike, Logitech, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Jaguar LandRover and Frontier Communications. A vocal champion of diversity across all spectrums, Raj has been named to numerous Top 100 Lists (Ethnic Minority & LGBTQ+) by the Financial Times, Yahoo! Finance, YouTube and is also an ADCOLOR Rockstar nominee. He served as a jury member of the Cannes Lions Glass Lions (Lion of Change) in 2024 and was recently inducted as an executive member of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. He is also chair of the ANA LGBTQ+ Forum and an inaugural member of McKinsey’s LGBTQ+ network, The Alliance.... Burbank, Calif.-based postproduction equipment rental and finishing company Hula Media Services has appointed Tracey Grimes as SVP of sales. Grimes brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Hula team. In her new role, she will help expand the company’s finishing services and develop new business... Read More