Parkes Named MLB CMO

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Major League Baseball confirmed today that Jacqueline Parkes has been named to the newly created position of CMO. Parkes has been with the league since 1995, most recently as svp-advertising and marketing.

The promotion, effective immediately, comes as baseball is preparing for the numerous high-profile events surrounding the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15. It was not disclosed when, or if, her position would be filled. The news was reported by the Sports Business Journal.

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