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FGS Global Paves Way for Japan PM's DC Trip

Fri, Mar. 15, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Fumio KishidaFGS Global has signed on to provide strategic communications to the office of Japan’s prime minister in advance of Kishida Fumio’s visit to the US next month.

DCI Group Lands $3.6M in Ukraine Work

Mon, Mar. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

DCIKyiv Global Outreach has hired DCI Group, which has strong ties to the Republican Party, for media and public affairs work. The 10-month pact is worth $3.6M.

Bahamas Central Bank Deposits $3M Biz at BCW

Tue, Feb. 27, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

BAhamasThe Central Bank of the Bahamas has hired BCW to a one-year $2.9M pact to provide government relations and lobbying support to advance the country’s reputation in the US and to support the bank’s policy goals.

Taiwan Group Taps Crossriver for Econ Diplomacy Push

Wed, Feb. 21, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

TAiwanTaiwan’s Metal Industries Research & Development Center has hired Crossriver Inc. to help build relations with audiences in the US, especially in the satellite and space sectors.

Iraq Taps Valcour for Federal, State Outreach

Tue, Feb. 20, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

IraqThe Embassy of Iraq has issued a one-year $540K contract with Washington-based Valcour global public strategy firm for outreach to US and state government officials.

Rational 360 Talks With Saudi Sovereign Fund

Mon, Feb. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment FundRational 360 is negotiating an agreement to represent Saudi Arabia’s $700B sovereign wealth fund, which is chaired by crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Cogent Strategies Files $300K Iraq Pact

Fri, Feb. 9, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

IraqCogent Strategies has filed a one-year $300K to provide PR services to Iraq’s US embassy, which wants to change the stereotyped image of the country and promote tourism in various regions.

Fleishman Touts Saudi Arabia’s AI Showcase

Fri, Feb. 2, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Saudi MiamiFleishmanHillard is lined up to promote Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative Institute in connection with its Priority Summit set for Miami Beach from February 23-24.

Israel/Hamas Ceasefire Slated for Ramadan

Fri, Feb. 2, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

NetanyahuLook for Israel and Hamas to iron out a ceasefire agreement and hostage/prisoner swap before the March 10 beginning of Ramadan.

Brunswick Hauls in $7M from UAE Interfaith Center

Tue, Jan. 23, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

AbrahamicThe Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism paid Brunswick Group $6.9M during the six-month-ended-November period for corporate communications and digital advisory work for the Abrahamic Family House.

Brownstein Hyatt Inks $780K Bahrain Pact

Mon, Jan. 22, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

BAhrainBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has signed a $780K one-year pact with Bahrain to track, manage and influence its relationship with the US.

RF Binder Signs US Unit of Saudi Wealth Fund

Thu, Jan. 18, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

SaudiRF|Binder Partners has scooped up a contract to provide a new brand identity, website and social media strategy for USSA International, which is the American subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.

Dentons Global Advisors Reps DR on Human Rights Issues

Mon, Jan. 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Dominican RepublicThe Dominican Republic has hired Dentons Global Advisors to a $1.4M contract to raise support for its human rights policy program, and strengthen its relationship with the US government.

Accenture Brands Saudi Arabia's 'Fun' City

Tue, Dec. 12, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

QiddiyaAccenture and its Droga5 creative shop handled the branding and marketing strategy for Qiddiya City, which is pitched as a one-of-a-kind entertainment designation.

FH Delivers Davos Pitch for UAE

Tue, Nov. 21, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

FleishmanHillard has signed on to promote the United Arab Emirates' participation in the 54th World Economic Forum set for Davos to US journalists.

Colangelo to Promote Chile's Exports

Thu, Nov. 16, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

ProchileColangelo & Partners has picked up ProChile, which promotes the export of Chilean goods and services throughout the world.