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Last Updated: Thu., Mar. 28, 2024 @ 3:28 pm

News of Firms: Comprise Acquires VisiTech

Thu., Mar. 28, 2024

By Steve Barnes

CompriseComprise, a Boulder, CO-based firm that serves clients across B2B, technology, new and emerging markets, acquires tech PR agency VisiTech... Lucky Break Public Relations launches Impact, a DEI practice that will work with the agency’s growing roster of for-profit and nonprofit LGBTQ+ clients... Next PR selects the Food Research & Action Center and The Petey Greene Program for its pro bono Conscious Capitalism program.

NYS AIDS Institute Seeks Social Media Firm

Thu., Mar. 28, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

NYHealthThe New York State Dept. of Health AIDS Institute is looking for a firm to run a social media campaign to educate people about the syndemics of HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections.

Mar. '24 Food & Beverage PR Magazine

Dinnertime Lessons for PR Planning

By Megan Mills

Megan MillsWhat the biggest meal of the day can teach us about serving up effective nutrition communications campaigns.

There's One in Every Crowd

Thu., Mar. 28, 2024

By Rene Henry

Even the most iconic sporting or ceremonial event can be deep-sixed by an overzealous member of the crowd, so crisis comms pros need to be prepared.

On the Move: Chobani Hires Boyd as CCO

Thu., Mar. 28, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Ben BoydChobani names former BCW chief strategy & operating officer and Edeman chief client strategy officer Ben Boyd as its CCO... MAD Global Strategy, a bipartisan public affairs firm, brings on Nancy Santarsiero as director, in its Trenton lobbying office... Highmark Health promotes Craig Riner to EVP and CMO, effective April 2.

MA Wants to Hire Firm for Workforce Development

Wed., Mar. 27, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

WorkforceThe Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development is looking for a partner to enhance the messaging and branding of its apprenticeship program.

Supreme Group Acquires Health+Commerce

Wed., Mar. 27, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Supreme Group & Health+CommerceSupreme Group, a healthcare commercialization platform, has acquired Health+Commerce, a strategic PR and marketing shop based in Eagle (ID), serving the medtech and biotech sectors.

Accounts in Transit: CIIC PR Checks in at Mondrian Mexico City Condesa

Wed., Mar. 27, 2024

By Steve Barnes

MondrianCIIC PR lands Mondrian Mexico City Condesa... IMAGINE PR is named PR representative for W Algarve, a luxury hotel located in the coastal town of Albufeira in southern Portugal... Walt & Company, a tech PR and social media agency, picks up maps and location platform Mapbox.

On the Move: Caliber Corporate Advisers Up Galvani to COO

Wed., Mar. 27, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Kristie GalvaniCaliber Corporate Advisers ups Kristie Galvani to COO... Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery chain, hires Jessica Hendrix as EVP, CMO and president of the company’s retail media network... Ford Hutman Media, which works with clients in the life sciences industry, promotes Julia Fuller to managing partner.

News of Firms: KO Public Affairs Merges with Sandy Hillman Comms

Wed., Mar. 27, 2024

By Steve Barnes

KOKO Public Affairs, a public affairs and government relations firm, merges with Sandy Hillman Communications... FanCompass, a fan engagement and data technology company for sports organizations and brands, launches a business division, CORE FOR BRANDS... Klick Health releases Klick Site AiQ, an AI-driven marketing audit and assessment tool to help life sciences organizations quickly optimize their brand strategies.

CalOptima Health Seeks PR Support

Tue., Mar. 26, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

CalOptimaCalOptima Health, which is the largest health insurer in Orange County, plans to hire one or more firms for strategic communications services to handle messaging, branding and stakeholder engagement work.

Finn Files $240K Bahamas Tourism Pact

Tue., Mar. 26, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Finn Partners has filed its six-month contract with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, which is worth $240K.

Marin Rejoins LLYC as US GM

Tue., Mar. 26, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Yndira MarinLLYC has announced that Yndira Marin has rejoined the Madrid-based firm as director of operations and GM for the US.

On the Move: Boundary Stone Partners Adds Garson

Tue., Mar. 26, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Jennifer GarsonBoundary Stone Partners, which focuses on climate change and the energy transition, brings on Dept. of Energy pro Jennifer Garson as an SVP... Contentstack names Gurdeep Dhillon, former global head of commercial marketing for Adobe’s digital experience business, as CMO... Abode Worldwide, a specialist PR shop in the hospitality and living sectors, hires Stewart Paterson, Madeleine Parkin and Jenny Noad.