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Barbara Laidlaw, a former Burson-Marsteller, Edelman and FleishmanHillard executive, has joined Allison+Partners, where she’ll be responsible for overseeing growth of the agency’s global issues management operations.
Two long-standing PRSA members have introduced what they say is the first in a series of five bylaw amendments that call for reforms in the organization’s ethics, governance, organizational transparency and nonpartisanship. (1 reader comment)
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Extracted WPP CEO Martin Sorrell slammed a leak from “the very top of the company” about the probe into his alleged personal misconduct during an event today at the Cannes Lions festival.
Commentary
Donald Trump's Duluth rally last night was just the latest example of the president's almost pathological narcissism that should concern supporters and opponents alike.
Brandman Agency books InterContinental San Diego... CooperKatz & Co. picks up INSIGHTEC, Pager and WAHVE Accounting... Carolyn Izzo Integrated Communications reps newly established Qunitana Roo Tourism Board.
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigns over a past consensual affair with a staffer, a violation of the electionics giant's non-fraternization policy that applies to all managers.
Karina Frayter, most recently a field producer at CNBC Business News, has joined RF|Binder as managing director to drive media relations at the New York-based independent shop.
G&S Business Communications promotes Kate Threewitts to senior VP, Josh Laster to VP... Apron Food PR names Dr. Jennifer Garrett, Dr. Cathy Kapica and Jill Saletta to board of advisors... Rogers & Cowan promotes Cara Hutchison to VP.
How emerging consumer trends, habits and preferences are impacting today’s travel and hospitality marketing world.
The Intercept issued a scorching report detailing how Republican-linked BGR Group is hosting a fundraising event for long-time Democratic incumbent and “progressive” candidate Joseph Crowley. (1 reader comment)
The U.S. Travel Association has inked a pact with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck to lobbying on Capitol Hill on issues related to Brand USA, the campaign that promotes overseas tourism to the U.S.
Turkey slices monthly fees paid to Trump-connected Ballard Partners nearly 50 percent to $62,500.
Teams in tomorrow's NBA draft will assess a player's brand as well as athletic ability in making their player selections, according to Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner and media fixture.
Steve Schmidt, John McCain’s former campaign manager, quits Republican party over Donald Trump’s child separation policy, which he connects to the worst abuses of humanity in US history. (3 reader comments)
Factors to be should be considered for maintaining adequate agency profitability.
PR people should know that there are no “guarantees” with it comes to earned media. Why do some communications pros believe it’s even possible to deliver millions of impressions for a routine PR story? (4 reader comments)
MSL acquires French PA firm, Domaines Publics… McNeely Brockman PR opens in Nashville… Uproar PR makes mark in Chicago… KemperLesnick launches esports unit.
How travelers are shifting away from memorable vacations to transformative experiences that provide new perspectives and produce an emotional and psychological impact.
Minnesota Vikings PR staff scores Pete Rozelle Award… LeVoieHealthScience and Duffy & Shanley nab Bell Ringer Awards… R&J Strategic Communications picks up American Graphic Design Awards and New Jersey Communications, Advertising & Marketing Assn's ASTRA Awards… Crosby Marketing Communications takes home Aster Awards.
Glover Park Group represents Memphis Meats, which aims to market its "clean meats" made from animal cells in a lab by 2021. Company counts world's first clean meatball among accomplishments. (1 reader comment)
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