Ad Pepper Media launched the SiteScreen Network, an ad network that prevents online display ads from appearing next to objectionable content.
Amadesa launched site-side Behavioral Targeting -- the algorithm increases conversion, engagement, and ROI through high-impact and automated personalization.
The Balcom Agency won two national Silver ADDY® Awards at the American Advertising Federation's annual awards dinner.
Beliefnet hired Ju-Don Roberts, the former managing editor of WashingtonPost.com, as its new executive editor and senior vice president.
BrightWave Marketing has signed on Naturally Fresh to be its first email marketing agency of record.
Compuware Corporation has partnered with the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players' Association, to reach new and global buyers of Compuware's B2B software and technical services.
ContextWeb. Inc. hired Mia L. Sossei to be its Chicago-based Midwest director.
David&Goliath hired Napper Tandy as associate creative director for its Los Angeles office.
Fanscape hired Clea Shearer as senior manager of social media marketing, and Christina Mejia and Bithika Mehra as director and coordinator, respectively, of research and analytics.
FetchBack has announced that it will provide enhanced notice in behavioral ads, which increases consumer control and provides an easy opt-out option.
Getfugu Inc. hired Ask Jeeves, Inc. co-founder David Warthen as chief technology officer.
IAC hired Kara Nortman as senior vice president of publishing at Citysearch.
imc² promoted Marc Blumberg from executive vice president to president.
JiWire hired David Staas as senior vice president of marketing.
The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. has appointed Wenda Harris Millard to the firm's advisory board.
MediaVest USA hired Donna Speciale as president of investment & activation and agency operations, promoted Amanda Richman to EVP and managing director, promoted Brian Terkelsen to president of connective tissue, and promoted Greg Warren to president of client services.
Meteor Solutions hired Taddy Hall as its new COO.
Motally, which has developed a mobile web analytics platform, announced a round financing led by BlueRun Ventures with additional participation from Ron Conway.
MoxieQ launched its mobile channel featuring content for the "Gay Sensibility," as well as re:ACT, an advocacy channel that allows users to "click to call" their Senators regarding LGBT issues.
Opera Software ASA has launched Opera Mobile 9.7 beta to accelerate mobile browsing on Windows Mobile-based phones. This beta release promises faster page loads, better overall performance and Opera Widgets for your mobile phone.
Positive Lightning, a new firm created by top Hollywood talent and social media strategists, has been launched, with a focus on developing content and platforms for marketers.
Quillion has signed on PrintingForLess.com, a provider of high-quality commercial color printing.
Scienceuticals, Inc. hired Leanna Mobley to assist with internal and external communications, including marketing, public relations, and branding.
The Search Agency hired Matt Kain as its first-ever chief revenue officer.
Silverpop hired Kelly Thompson as vice president of production operations and promoted Clara Hoban to vice president of support services.
Specific Media hired Leroy Holland as a senior account executive and Melissa Holder as an account executive.
TalentDrive released its talent sourcing technology TalentFilterSM Version 3.0, featuring graphical user nterface and superior sourcing capabilities.
Transpond, formerly iWidgets, has announced new support for mobile applications that will put engaging content on mobile devices, in addition to its work on applications for social media sites.
Tremor Media released vChoice, a suite of new interactive in-stream ad formats that enable non-linear viewing experiences inside the player.
Upshot, in partnership with Emerge Digital, launched its new marketing blog, theawesomeblog.net.
Visible Technologies launched TruReputation, a full suite of online reputation management services that provides individuals and corporations with a way to manage their reputation in search-engine results.
Wongdoody won a gold Effie Award for its Horizon Air campaign at the Effie Awards Gala in New York.
Zeta Interactive launched Zeta Mail 5.0, an email marketing platform able to deploy more than 10 million emails an hour in a personalized and targeted fashion.
Zumbox hired Donn Rappaport, former chairman of the Direct Marketing Association and founder & chairman of American List Counsel, as its first CEO.
Editor's note: We list the companies and people alphabetically according to what company hires what person or another company. Our bimonthly column is always looking for announcements, so please email them to mediamotions@imediaconnection.com.
