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AR Seeks PR to Promote Soybeans

Mon., Mar. 18, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

ArkansasThe Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board is looking to hire a PR firm to educate the public about its activities and the health benefits associated with the "miracle bean."

Ex-Haley Press Sec Joins Plus Communications

Mon., Mar. 18, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Ken FarnasoKen Farnaso, who was press secretary for Nikki Haley's presidential campaign, has joined PLUS Communications as director in its public affairs group.

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Accounts in Transit: 5W PR Hooks Sitka Seafood Market

Mon., Mar. 18, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Sitka5W Public Relations hooks Sitka Seafood Market, a nationwide seafood distributor....Raptor PR, a London-based B2B tech PR agency for the global video games industry, adds Stardust, a $35M funded Silicon Valley startup....Stuntman picks up Italian Trade Agency of New York's Food & Wine Campaign.

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News of Firms: Hemsworth Communications Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Mon., Mar. 18, 2024

By Steve Barnes

HemsworthHemsworth marks its 10th anniversary with a series of initiatives including a new logo and a restructuring... R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company is to acquire digital and print marketing businesses from Vericast Corp... Crimson Atlantic Communications is launched in DC/Baltimore by former FOVNDRY PR director Jon Hukill.

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Port of Dublin Floats PR/Marketing RFP

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

dublinThe Port of Dublin, which handles 50 percent of Ireland’s total trade and 80 percent of its containerized traffic, wants a PR/marketing services firm to position it as an essential state asset.

FGS Global Paves Way for Japan PM's DC Trip

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Fumio KishidaFGS Global has signed on to provide strategic communications to the office of Japan’s prime minister in advance of Kishida Fumio’s visit to the US next month.

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Kekst CNC, Goldin Work Grant Thornton Deal

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Grant ThorntonKekst CNC represents Grant Thornton as it sells a majority stake in its US arm to New Mountain Capital, which relies on Goldin Solutions, in what is billed as the largest PE investment in the accounting and advisory sector.

News of Firms: Morrow Sodali Opens Research Unit for EMEA Region

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Claire LaveryMorrow Sodali launches a research practice for the EMEA region. The new division, based in London, will be led by Claire Lavery...Maverick Public Relations, which is based in Denver and specializes in the sustainable technology, clean energy, biotech, agribusiness, and cannabis sectors, opens a New York office....Voxus PR, a B2B technology marketing agency, expands its content creation services.

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On the Move: Optimal Blue Names Holtz CMO

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Sara HoltzOptimal Blue, which facilitates transactions among mortgage market participants, names Sara Holtz as CMO... OnsiteIQ, a cloud-based real estate service, hires Andrea Neiman as VP of marketing... Caleres, which has a portfolio of footwear brands, brings on Liz Dunn as SVP of corporate development and strategic communications.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Steve Hirsch

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Steve Hirsch, CEO & Co-Founder, Hirsch Leatherwood
Steve Hirsch, CEO and co-founder of Hirsch Leatherwood, talks with Doug Simon about the importance of top-of-funnel content marketplace education on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

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