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NYC Dept of Ed's Barbot Joins BerlinRosen

Thu, Feb. 18, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Miranda BarbotMiranda Barbot, press secretary at the New York City Dept. of Education, will join BerlinRosen March 22 as VP-strategic campaigns.

H+K Grabs Top Aide to Rep. Nadler

Wed, Feb. 17, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Daniel SchwartzHill+Knowlton Strategies hires Daniel Schwarz, a top aide to powerful Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler, who chairs the Judiciary Committee.

Banner Public Affairs Snags Rajan

Wed, Feb. 17, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Kish RajanKish Rajan, a California political operative with strong ties to the Democratic party, has signed on at Banner Public Affairs as senior advisor.

FTI Consulting Adds CBA's Zumwalt

Tue, Feb. 16, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Bryan ZumwaltFTI Consulting has added Bryan Zumwalt, who was executive VP-PA at the Consumer Brands Assn., to its strategic communications practice.

The Five Best Coronavirus PSAs of 2020

Wed, Jan. 13, 2021

By Stephan Miller

No lone TV commercial could withstand the rapid spread of the Coronavirus and turn the tide of its spread from any city or state, but these PSAs successfully broke through the clutter of mainstream advertising.

Lightfoot's Press Sec. Ruiz Takes PA Post

Wed, Jan. 6, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Anel RuizAnel Ruiz, who stepped down as press secretary to Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot last month, has joined public affairs and crisis management firm Culloton + Bauer Luce as senior VP.

PhRMA Recruits MGM’s DeShong for Top PA Job

Mon, Nov. 23, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Debra DeShongThe Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America has hired Debra DeShong, who has strong ties to the Democratic party, as executive VP of public affairs.

Election News Edging out COVID Coverage

Thu, Oct. 22, 2020

By Jon Gingerich

ButtonAmericans are currently paying about as much attention to election-related political news as they are to developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Pew Research Center analysis.

Trump Holds Decisive Media Advantage Over Biden

Tue, Sep. 1, 2020

By Jon Gingerich

Trump BidenWith a little more than two months to go until Election Day, President Trump heralds a decisive lead in earned and paid media coverage over Democratic nominee Joe Biden, according to a recent survey.

Mercury Lends Hand to Homeless Vets

Wed, Aug. 19, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Jeff MillerFormer Florida Congressman Jeff Miller leads Mercury's effort to pitch Manhattan's Omnia Group's housing options for homeless veterans.

Hood Hops into Hyundai's DC Driver's Seat

Thu, Jul. 30, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Robert HoodRobert Hood, assistant secretary for legislative affairs at the Dept. of Defense, has moved to Hyundai Motor Co. to lead its federal and state government affairs efforts.

PhRMA's Zirkelbach Moves to ExxonMobil

Mon, Jun. 22, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Robert ZirkelbachRobert Zirkelbach, executive VP-PA at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, has moved to ExxonMobil as head of global issues and advocacy.

Yang Gang Opens United Public Affairs

Thu, Apr. 16, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Andrew YangA group of former staffers on Andrew Yang's campaign for president has formed United Public Affairs, which will immediately offer remote communications and digital communications during the COVID-19 crisis.

Fenton Urges Motorists to Stay Home

Fri, Apr. 3, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

FentonFenton Consulting has launched a billboard PSA campaign, urging motorists to get off the road and stay home in the national effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.