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Louis M. Occhicone was promoted to vice president, program operations. He had been director.

Dan Trotzer was named director, business development and marketing. He had been product manager at iPlace.com.

Scott Drake was named vice president of information technology. He had been chief technology officer for CNBC.com

Comcast Cable Communications Inc. named Curt Pendleton area vice president for District of Columbia and Prince George's County. He had been area VP for New Castle, Delaware.

Cox Communications Inc. promoted Karla Teal to general sales manager for CableRep Advertising. She had been local sales manager for the company's New Orleans operation.

Content delivery platform provider iVAST Inc. announced several appointments: Gregory Dudey was named vice president, engineering. He had been VP, engineering at iEngineer.com Inc. John Chen was named VP, worldwide operations. He had been VP, research and development at CRIC Communications Inc. Gale D. Sroelov was name VP, human resources. She had been director, human resources-global operations and people services at Ask Jeeves. Jeff Benrey was named VP, marketing. He had been senior director, marketing and business.

MTV: Music Television promoted Paul A. Debenedittis to senior vice president, program planning and scheduling. He had been VP.

The National Cable Television Cooperative promoted Mark Bishop to senior vice president, hardware sales. He had been VP.

Pace Micro Technology Americas promoted Graham Williams to vice president, technology. He had been VP, engineering.

Rainbow Media Holdings Inc. named Linda Schupack senior vice president, creative services. She had been international VP, brand management for Nickelodeon Network.

Adam Pincus was named senior vice president, on-air promotion, original programming and new media. He had been executive producer of original programming.

Gary Holland was named vice president, on-air projects. He had been VP, advertising and promotion for Paramount Domestic Television Group.

Tribune Entertainment Company named Donna Harrison senior vice president, unscripted and reality programming. She had been senior VP, programming and production for The Health Network.

Universal Remote Control Inc. appointed John S. Davis president. He had been general manager.

Vivendi Universal announced two appointments: Agnes Audier was promoted to co-chief operating officer of Vivendi Universal Net. She had been head of strategic planning and business development. Bruce Hack was promoted to fill Audier's spot. He had been vice chairman of Universal Music Group.

Ann Urquhart was named director, research. She had been a senior research analyst.

WideOrbit Inc. appointed Nick Trigony to the board of directors. He had been president of Cox Broadcasting.