PepsiCo has appointed Mark Kirkham as chief marketing officer of PepsiCo Beverages North America, the company confirmed to ADWEEK. He succeeds Greg Lyons, who served as the division’s CMO since January 2017. According to PepsiCo, Lyons is leaving to pursue an external opportunity, though his next job has not been disclosed. Kirkham most recently served ..
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Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs—who oversees fast-food brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell—plans to retire sometime early in 2026. Gibbs informed the company’s board of directors of his decision, saying that he would be part of the organization through the search process until retirement. The board established a committee to name his ..
Mother has overhauled its global leadership team ahead of its 30th anniversary. Felix Richter, previously chief creative officer of Mother London, has been named global chief creative officer. Teri Miller, formerly chief executive officer of Mother in the U.S., takes on the role of global chief client officer. Katie Mackay-Sinclair, who was a partner at ..
Social media is evolving. Are you adapting? Connect with a community of brand pros and content creators at Social Media Week, May 12–14 in NYC, to learn how to keep pace with new trends and technology. Register now to save 20% on your pass. The good news: Chief executive officers trust their chief marketing officers ..
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we seek improvements in the world toward gender equality and inclusivity. Sadly, on social media this year, we are seeing the opposite. The rise in “tech bro” culture and content and the reduction in moderation is driving negativity toward women and other marginalized groups. We’ve spent years watching the ..
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Nominations are open for The AI Trailblazers awards! We’re accepting nominees with a talent for driving AI innovation. Place nominations before Jan. 31. Publicis Media-owned agency Spark Foundry has nabbed two Omnicom Media Group (OMG) executives to join its investment practice. Kelly Metz, who left her role as chief investment officer at OMD last week, ..
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