The executives, who spoke only on the condition of anonymity, confirmed a report of the decision on Friday in the online edition of Advertising Age.
Executives at the agency did not return telephone calls seeking comment; a report in the online edition of Advertising Age said the agency had resigned.
She confirmed reports of the shift in the online editions of Advertising Age and Adweek.
Patricia Hoyt, marketing director at The Chronicle, confirmed a report of the decision in the online edition of Advertising Age.
Michael Leonard, a spokesman for MyFamily.com, confirmed a report of the decision in the online edition of Advertising Age.
The search was reported yesterday in the online editions of Advertising Age and Adweek.
The executives, who confirmed reports about the changes in the online edition of Advertising Age, said that the board members were still discussing the possible changes.
News of the decision was reported in the online editions of Advertising Age and Campaign.
His hiring was reported in the online edition of Advertising Age.
Mr. Ross confirmed a report about the fire investigation at the San Francisco office, in the online edition of Advertising Age.