Tom Shuttleworth was appointed as Director of pi pop, pi global’s in-store branding unit. pi pop is dedicated to ensuring that the visual expression and experience of the brand at purchase decision point, is optimized, with pack design and in-store theatre fully harmonized in one, powerful, holistic brand presence. Together with full prototyping services and global manufacturing capabilities, pi pop, working closely with pi’s other branding units, delivers seamless branding strategy, creation and management of in-store environments, providing real-world solutions focused on advantageously connecting our clients’ brands to consumers.

Co Collective announces the hire of Conrad Lisco as Head of Community Experience, effective April 4. He departs from R/GA. Lisco’s background includes expertise in traditional marketing, mobile and social media. At Co, Lisco will be responsible for helping clients craft the strategy and structure around social media. He will report to co-CEOs Ty Montague and Rosemarie Ryan.

Strategic design agency Anthem Worldwide has promoted Phil Jones to the newly created role of Operations Director in the UK.  

Coley Porter Bell has signaled its intent to expand its the corporate design offer with two heavyweight signings.

This week Blue Marlin welcomes Pia Badziong as new business director UK and US. Pia, who joins from PI Global, has started this week at the same time as new London creative director Simon Pendry.