Carole Robinson, a veteran Viacom and MTV corporate communications hand who stepped down last year, is slated to join BuzzFeed as chief communications officer for the digital news and content provider.
Carl Folta, executive VP of corporate communications for Viacom, has left the media giant after the ouster of CEO Philippe Dauman by the mogul Sumner Redstone and his daughter Shari.
The steps necessary for a successful PR agency merger or acquisition, according to Rick Gould’s new book, which provides M&A tips and advice for PR agency owners.
WPP reported PR and public affairs revenues climbed 8.8% in the first half of 2016 to $661.1M while revenues across the agency conglomerate saw a 5.2% rise to nearly $9.4B.
American International Group has recruited Brunswick Group partner Cindy Leggett-Flynn to take the PR reins as chief communications officer for the New York-based insurer.
Sponsors Speedo, Ralph Lauren, Airweave and Gentle Hair Removal dumped Ryan Lochte. His mother, Ileana, had told reporters of the incident resulting in NBC’s Billy Bush nabbing Lochte on the beach.
Sweden-based private equity group EQT engaged Kekst and Company for PR counsel in its $2.35B acquisition of Press Ganey Holdings, the patient survey administrator for healthcare institutions.
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte almost drowned in news stories last week as Brazilian, Olympic officials and compliant media faulted him and fellow swimmers after guns had been pointed at them and they forked over $50.
It is high time for the institutions and organizations of this country to take a refresher course in the care, handling and display of the United States flag.
By Jack O’Dwyer
Public relations covers such a broad array of communications services these days that defining it has become harder than ever. Read more...
Carole Robinson, a veteran Viacom and MTV corporate communications hand who stepped down last year, is slated to join BuzzFeed as chief communications officer for the digital news and content provider.
Carl Folta, executive VP of corporate communications for Viacom, has left the media giant after the ouster of CEO Philippe Dauman by the mogul Sumner Redstone and his daughter Shari.
The steps necessary for a successful PR agency merger or acquisition, according to Rick Gould’s new book, which provides M&A tips and advice for PR agency owners.
TV network and video entertainment company Starz has plugged in Glover Park Group for communications and government relations focused on Washington.
WPP reported PR and public affairs revenues climbed 8.8% in the first half of 2016 to $661.1M while revenues across the agency conglomerate saw a 5.2% rise to nearly $9.4B.
Finn Partners has entered into a formal agreement to acquire Portland-based independent agency Lane PR.
American International Group has recruited Brunswick Group partner Cindy Leggett-Flynn to take the PR reins as chief communications officer for the New York-based insurer.
McGrath/Power Public Relations and Communications has been named agency of record for Monitronics International.
Sponsors Speedo, Ralph Lauren, Airweave and Gentle Hair Removal dumped Ryan Lochte. His mother, Ileana, had told reporters of the incident resulting in NBC’s Billy Bush nabbing Lochte on the beach.
Outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer engaged Sard Verbinnen & Co. after the retailer was hit by a cyber attack and data breach.
Ogilvy PR has upped Jennifer Risi to global chief communications officer with the exit of Robyn Massey, who held the post for the past year.
For reasons still unknown, an anti-Jewish tirade by Garrison Keillor was completely overlooked by fans and the media.
Sweden-based private equity group EQT engaged Kekst and Company for PR counsel in its $2.35B acquisition of Press Ganey Holdings, the patient survey administrator for healthcare institutions.
How to adapt communications and marketing efforts to accommodate financial advisers’ and RIA firms’ increasingly fragmented audiences.
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte almost drowned in news stories last week as Brazilian, Olympic officials and compliant media faulted him and fellow swimmers after guns had been pointed at them and they forked over $50.
It is high time for the institutions and organizations of this country to take a refresher course in the care, handling and display of the United States flag.
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