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A memorial celebration for the late Esmond Harmsworth, former president of Aevitas Creative Management, will be hosted by his family in Newport, Rhode Island at Bailey’s Beach, Spouting Rock Beach Association on Wednesday, July 16 at 6 PM, with a reception to follow. All who knew and loved Esmond are welcome and encouraged to attend. The Beach Association is located at 34 Ocean Avenue in Newport.

Danielle Yadao has been promoted to associate director, marketing.

Shannon Cox has been promoted to manager, marketing.

Kelly Haberstroh has been promoted to publicist.

Paige Pagan has been promoted to assistant editor for Clarion Books.

Jessica Thurber has joined as publicist.

Bethany Jett has joined as literary agent. She was previously at the C.Y.L.E. Agency.