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Weber Shandwick has appointed Trish Taylor as executive vice president to lead its Healthcare practice in Washington, D.C.. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare communications, Taylor will focus on patient advocacy and public health campaigns. She has previously held leadership roles at Hager Sharp and Ogilvy and has worked with major health entities like the CDC and NIH. Taylor aims to drive data-driven creative campaigns to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape, especially in a post-pandemic environment.

IPG Mediabrands has appointed Marlene Pelage as Global Chief Financial Officer, replacing Guy Beach, who becomes Global President. This leadership change aims to enhance transformation and innovation within the organization. Pelage brings 15 years of experience from Charles Schwab, where she managed $280 billion in assets and held various strategic and financial roles. Beach's tenure has been instrumental during the pandemic, advocating for clients and preparing for operational transformations. The leadership appointments signal a strategic shift as the company focuses on optimizing client solutions and improving global market agility.

IPG Mediabrands and TikTok have launched a pioneering creator and content accelerator initiative to enhance brand engagement on TikTok. This collaboration will form a Creator Collective, delivering tailored programs to IPG clients, focusing on culturally relevant content. A key offering is the 'Creator Camps,' providing strategic insights into campaigns. This partnership aims to leverage TikTok's vast reach amid declining traditional media effectiveness. The three-year initiative will emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering innovative strategies to support underrepresented communities.

Weber Shandwick announced the appointment of Michael Frohlich as CEO for the EMEA region, effective March 30, 2021. Frohlich, who previously served as CEO of Ogilvy UK, brings over two decades of experience in public relations, advertising, and digital marketing. He will lead the agency's growth and integration of marketing solutions across the EMEA region while spearheading 'The Global Transformation Program.' Weber Shandwick EMEA boasts over 700 awards in 16 years, contributing to the agency's recognition as PRovoke Global Agency of the Decade (2020).

McCann Worldgroup has promoted Lena Eng to Managing Director of Craft Greater New York. Eng will oversee client relationships and operations for Craft New York and Craft Health. Previously, she served as SVP, Integrated Operations Director for Craft New York. Eng's leadership will focus on optimizing production processes to enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality assets. Shay Fu, EVP of Global Operations at Craft, expressed confidence in Eng's ability to deliver innovative solutions in response to growing client demands.

MRM has been recognized as a Leader in Gartner Inc.'s Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies for the fifth consecutive year. This acknowledgment reflects MRM's strong vision and execution capabilities in marketing. In 2020, MRM achieved growth with significant clients like Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, and Starbucks. The agency also garnered accolades for its B2B marketing expertise and commitment to diversity and inclusion. MRM's recognition underscores its effective solutions amidst a mature market.

IPG Mediabrands and MAGNA launched the inaugural Equity Upfront™ on March 15, aiming to enhance visibility for Black-owned and Black-targeted media businesses. Day one included presentations from key media partners like Revolt and BET. The week will showcase more partners, emphasizing the significance of targeting Black audiences in media investments. Future Equity experiences will focus on various media channels, promoting inclusivity for underrepresented platforms such as Latinx and LGBTQIA+ media. This initiative seeks to foster deeper partnerships and educate clients on diverse audience engagement.