Four people have been appointed to the Advertising Research Foundation’s board of directors to fill an at large seat and three openings left by board retirees. Joining the board of the industry group are Steven Fredericks, president and CEO of TNS Media Intelligence; Stephen Kim, director of media research for MSN; Brian McAndrews, president and CEO of aQuantive; and Jessica Pantanini, chief operating officer of Bromley Communications.

“Through their involvement the board members provide a professional extension to the ARF’s intellectual capital, enabling us to tackle critical issues in greater depth,” said ARF President Bob Barocci. Mr. Barocci also commented, “The ARF is now strategically poised to spearhead change that will benefit both its members as well as the entire industry.”

One other at large seat remains empty.