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Last Updated: Fri., May 10, 2024 @ 10:44 am

No Country for Young Pups

Fri., May 10, 2024

By Kevin Foley

CricketUnderstanding why Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem shot her unruly hunting dog is also understanding the ethos of the state she represents.

Forbes-Tate Goes to Work for Shein Technology

Fri., May 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Forbes-Tate has jumped on the bandwagon of Shein Technology LLC, the Los Angeles-based arm of the embattled Singapore-based “instant fashion” retailer.

Reputation Management in a Digital World

Fri., May 10, 2024

By Ronn Torossian

Ronn TorrissianAn evolving digital landscape has led to some new stategies for how communicators can most successfully manage the reputation of the brands they represent.

Hawaii Seeks Firm for Alzheimer's Education

Thu., May 9, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

HawaiiHawaii is looking for a firm to develop and run a public health campaign to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and to increase early detection of the illness.

Discord Names Hess its First CCO

Thu., May 9, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Stephanie HessStephanie Hess joined gaming and communications platform Discord as its first chief communications officer.

Commentary

Ghost of Dylan Mulvaney Haunts Mondelez 

Thu., May 9, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Dylan MulvaneyA shareholder proposal slated for Mondelez International's annual meeting seeks to make sure that the cookie and chocolate company doesn't suffer the same fate as Bud Light after if used transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney in a marketing effort... Financial services sector slowly regains the public trust that it lost following the global meltdown... China's Baidu cuts ties with PR chief who warned staffers not to run afoul of its work-till-you drop policy.

On the Move: Capital Impact Group Hires Haughton

Thu., May 9, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Eash HaughtonCapital Impact Group, a Trenton, NJ firm, brings on Eash Haughton, who worked in Gov. Phil Murphy's administration and as a Kivvit staffer... Onspring, a no-code SaaS GRC automation software, hires Michelle Randall as CMO... Chronosphere, a cloud-based data observability platform, brings on Margaret Dawson as marketing chief.

News of Firms: Italy's Barabino & Partners Joins Excellera Advisory Group

Thu., May 9, 2024

By Steve Barnes

BarabinoBarabino & Partners, Italy’s largest corporate communications firm, joins Excellera Advisory Group, the country’s biggest corporate affairs advisory group... Abel Communications launches "Expertise, Amplified," an on-demand thought leadership program... 160/90 partners with social fintech platform Lumanu to introduce Integrated Creator Commerce, an offering within its creator, digital and social practice.

Skyline Capitol Rallies Taiwan’s Allies

Wed., May 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Chris StewartSkyline Capitol, the firm of former Utah Republican Congressman Chris Stewart, has inked a one-year deal to represent the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US.

MA Community College Seeks Marketing Boost

Wed., May 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

MassasoitMassasoit Community College is looking to enroll a firm to develop a a digital integrated marketing and ad program that supports enrollment and community engagement for the Massachusetts school.

Overcoming an Impasse in M&A Transactions

Wed., May 8, 2024

By Rick Gould

Rick GouldThere are many reasons why an M&A transaction can reach an impasse, but a lack of willingness to negotiate will always result in a deal that’s dead on arrival.

GOP Communicator Vaughn Joins BGR PR

Wed., May 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Emma VaughnEmma Vaughn, who most recently was deputy communications director at the Republican National Committee, has joined BGR Public Relations as a VP.

Fox Corp.'s Q3 Revenues Plunge 15.4%

Wed., May 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

https://www.odwyerpr.com/site_images/20240508102743_050824LachlanMurdoch.webpFox Corp. reports fiscal Q3 revenues plummeted 15.4 percent to $3.4B from the year ago period that included the broadcast of advertising-rich Super Bowl LVII.