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The IAB introduced its "Digital Media Sales Certification" exam for salespeople with two to five years experience in the online media industry.

The electronics retailer found former Chief Executive Brian Dunn didn't misuse company funds, but violated policy by engaging in a personal relationship with a female employee. The board also named a new chairman to succeed founder Richard Schulze.

Thirteen media, retail, food and consumer goods chief executives lost their jobs in April, up from the twelve CEOs who announced their departures in March, according to the Chicago-based outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Employee turnover in the retail industry is picking up as stores and e-commerce sites report solid first-quarter sales and boost their hiring. As a result, retailers are putting a greater focus on retention through improved training and expanded career opportunities.

Aramark, a leading food service company, has hired former top PepsiCo manager Eric Foss to be its new chief executive. He succeeds Joseph Neubauer, who had been Aramark's CEO since 1983.

Luxury online retailer AHAlife will hire another 15 employees this year after raising $10.1 million in new venture capital late last month.

As the economy tries to find its footing, the rate of entrepreneurship is slowing and the self-employment rate is dropping as many move on to salaried jobs.

Ogilvy & Mather's chairman, Shelly Lazarus, is stepping down. She will be succeeded by Chief Executive Miles Young.

Starbucks names former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to its 11-member board. He served as defense secretary from 2006 until June 2011, working under both the Bush and Obama administrations.

Rick Carucci takes over the position from David C. Novak, who will remain chief executive. Carucci, 54 years old, has been the company's chief financial officer since 2005.