Client side

Ventura Entertainment Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, hired Bill Clark as executive VP and CFO for Ventura Entertainment and Distribution.

New York City-based Meredith Corporation promoted Ruth Gaviria to publisher/executive director of Hispanic ventures.

Jeffrey Pipes Guice joined Hearst Custom Publishing, New York City, as an associate publisher.

Juli Boylan named senior VP of Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Culver City, CA.

Reuters.com, New York City, promoted Steven Schwartz to senior VP and general manager of its Investing Channel.

The National Aviation Hall of Fame, Dayton, OH, appointed of Ron Kaplan executive director.

Caren Shalek tapped by PorchLight Entertainment, Beverly Hills, CA, as senior VP-consumer products.

Robin Seidner D'Elia promoted to senior VP-national TV promotions and marketing for New Line Cinema, Los Angeles.

Jedd Gold promoted to VP-marketing at Burbank, CA-based DIC Entertainment.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) tapped Vince Lodato as senior director-licensing and program development in ASPCA's corporate partnerships department.