Maroon PR in Columbia announced that the firm is working with two new restaurant clients: Mussel Bar & Grille, opening in early 2015 in Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood; and Preserve, opening in Annapolis.

ADG Creative in Columbia announced that Jeff Cochran joined its leadership team as director of client services. Prior to ADG, Cochran was co-founder and president of Exclamation Communications in Anne Arundel County.

Ainsley & Co., an ad and marketing agency in Baltimore, named Kaylee Hillard project coordinator. Also at Ainsley, Elisa Watson was hired as senior graphic designer.