Susan Renouf has joined the Toronto-based ECW Press as executive editor-at-large. In her new role Renouf will acquire at least five titles per year, while being an active part of ECW's editorial team. Renouf, who has worked for Key Proter Books and Doubleday, currently runs her own company, Abanaki Editorial and Consulting.

At Open Road Integrated Media Julie Blattberg has been named to the newly created position of executive director, consumer engagement. Blattberg was most recently director of marketing content at HarperCollins.