Breaking News on Public Relations, PR Firms, and Media Relations

On the Move: BPCM Adds Laird and Wiggins

Thu., Apr. 25, 2024

By Steve Barnes

BPCM brings on Amy Keller Laird as managing director of beauty and wellness, and Melissa Wiggins as managing director of fashion... Highwire PR names Dave Samson and Adam Cossman to its board of directors... Mark Allen & Co. promotes SVP Jason Fink to EVP and ups R. Kurt Osenlund from creative director and account director to VP of client relations... Narrative Strategies hires Tory Newmyer as senior director.

WPP's PR Unit Slips 5.5% in Q1

Thu., Apr. 25, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Mark Read WPP reported a 5.5 percent decline in Q1 PR revenues to $292M as its BCW and Hill & Knowlton units suffered the loss of Pfizer assignments, and cutbacks in client spending due to the economic uncertainty.

Interpublic Posts Flat Q1 Growth

Wed., Apr. 24, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Interpublic CEO Philippe Krakowsky said the firm is off to a “solid start to the year” as its flat $2.2B net revenues are in line with 2024 financial targets. Operating income fell 2.2 percent to $184.2M.

O'Dwyer's PR Firm Rankings for 2024

A Tough 2023 for Tech

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's Top Ranked Technology PR Firms

Any way you slice it, the tech sector had a tough year. While 78 firms appeared on our 2023 list, for 2024 that number has slid to 63.

• Health Firms Post Paltry 2.6% Growth in '23
• PR Firms Post Mere 1.8% Growth in '23
• NYC PR Firms Largest Slice of O'Dwyer's Rankings

Florida DOT Needs Roadwork PR

Wed., Apr. 24, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Florida The Florida Department of Transportation wants to hear from firms interested in providing public outreach for its various construction projects.

Commentary

Southern Govs. Line Up Against Working Class Pay Hikes

Wed., Apr. 24, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Southern governors claim they know what's best for their working class, and it's not pay raises... A Ukrainian human rights group played a key role in convincing House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote to send arms to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan... Trump Media & Technology Group blames short-selling and not lousy outlook for its stock slump.

News of Firms: The Market Element Rebrands as Element CG

Wed., Apr. 24, 2024

By Steve Barnes

CG Life brand The Market Element is relaunched as Element CG... Gateway Group, a financial communications and digital media advisory firm, is bringing back its annual Gateway Conference... Firebrand launches what it says is an industry first: an integrated Account-Based Marketing and PR service.

On the Move: Inizio Evoke Names DeViteri NA President

Wed., Apr. 24, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Inizio Evoke names Stephanie DeViteri president, North America... Dentons Global Advisors-Albright Stonebridge Group brings on Joerg (Jörg) Wuttke as a partner, based in its DC office... Golin appoints Rowena Bergman as EVP, head of data & analytics for its U.S. healthcare practice, Golin Health... Raptor PR, a specialist tech PR agency for the global video games industry, brings on James Law as PR director.

Redmond Calls for Crisis PR Firms

Tue., Apr. 23, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Redmond Redmond, a city of 77K people located less than 20 miles from downtown Seattle, wants a roster of firms to develop crisis communication plans, and be ready to answer the call in the event that an emergency hits.

Mercury Lands $900K Pact from DRC Mining Giant

Tue., Apr. 23, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Mercury has landed a $900K one-year pact to represent Gecamines, the cobalt and copper mining giant that is owned by the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

How the Top Firms Stay at the Top

Tue., Apr. 23, 2024

By Kelsey Campbell, Dominic Rovano

Kelsey Campbell & Dominic Rovano Why financial planning always plays a crucial role in every PR firm’s success.

On the Move: StreetCred Adds Farmer

Tue., Apr. 23, 2024

By Steve Barnes

StreetCred Communications brings on Rob Farmer, a veteran of The Rudin Group and Charles Schwab... Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies adds Jessica Monahan to its Washington D.C.-based lobbying team as a senior principal... Edcetera, a provider of career education programs that is backed by Eden Capital, appoints Jim Gallagher as CMO.

Accounts in Transit: Christie & Co. Sails the Seven Teas

Tue., Apr. 23, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Christie & Co. picks up Seven Teas, a line of organic, sustainable ready-to-drink teas and lemonades... Magrino lands Eagle Point Hotel Partners’ two properties on Long Island's North Fork, Sound View Greenport and The Harbor Front Inn... FNK IR is tabbed to handle investor relations scope for VerticalScope, a digital platform for enthusiast communities... Tegan Digital wins Long Cove, a luxury lakefront community located on the Cedar Creek Reservoir, Texas.