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Symmes Takes McGuireWoods Consulting Post

Wed., Mar. 8, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

SymmesBrian Symmes, who was deputy chief of staff for communications for South Carolina governor Henry McMaster, has joined McGuireWoods Consulting.

News of Firms: Propel Launches Artificial Media Intelligence Generator and Assistant

Wed., Mar. 8, 2023

By Steve Barnes

PropelPropel releases its Artificial Media Intelligence Generator and Assistant, which the company claims is the world’s first AI-powered assistant for PR... Words Normalize Behavior, a Black-, Queer-, and Gen Z-led executive communications and strategic engagement shop, starts up in DC... MAG PR launches Anchor Content.

Poshmark's McCann Takes PVH CCO Post

Wed., Mar. 8, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Amber McCannAmber McCann, who was VP of global brand and communications at the Poshmark social commerce platform will join PVH Corp., marketer of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands, on April 6.

Gasthalter & Co. Handles ZeroNox's SPAC Deal

Wed., Mar. 8, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

ZeroNoxGasthalter & Co. is handling media for the merger of ZeroNox Inc., the leader in the electrification of off-highway vehicles, with the Growth for Good SPAC in a deal valued at more than $300M.

Accounts in Transit: Trevelino/Keller Adds Silent Eight

Wed., Mar. 8, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Silent EightTrevelino/Keller adds Silent Eight, a Singapore-based company offering an advanced AI and machine learning platform that identifies and prevents financial crime... Relevance International teams with global project management firm MGAC on the Naval History and Heritage Command’s artistic ideas competition for the new National Museum of the Navy... The Point PR checks in at the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans.

Ohio DOT Wants Bids on Public Info Push

Tue., Mar. 7, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Ohio DOTThe Ohio Dept. of Transportation wants a communications partner to handle its $1.5M public information campaign to raise awareness of traffic safety in the Buckeye State.

Meta Platforms' Floyd Motors to GM

Tue., Mar. 7, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Kia FloydKia Floyd, who was director of state and local public policy at Meta Platforms, has joined General Motors in Washington.

Financial Journo Doran Signs with Sitrick

Tue., Mar. 7, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

James DoranJames Doran, who did an eight-year stint as Wall Street bureau chief for The Times of London, has joined Sitrick And Company’s New York office.

Accounts in Transit: Bob Gold & Assocs. Lands Impossible Cloud

Tue., Mar. 7, 2023

By Steve Barnes

ImpossibleBob Gold & Associates lands Impossible Cloud, a platform that offers multi-service cloud solutions... Allied Sports picks up influencer marketing and brand partnerships duties for ShiftPixy... The Consultancy PR adds Form + Field, a San Francisco-based interior design firm.

News of Firms: Qorvis Rebrands

Tue., Mar. 7, 2023

By Steve Barnes

QorvisQorvis relaunches its brand, following the Dec. 31 management buyout led by long-time Qorvis executive Matt Lauer... Hill+Knowlton Strategies acquires 3K Agentur für Kommunikation, a Frankfurt, Germany-based healthcare specialist PR agency... Crowe PR and ParkerWhite form a strategic alliance in the medical technology space.

Sipping with the Sober Curious

Tue., Mar. 7, 2023

By Kristen Ingraham

Kristen IngrahamAlcohol abstinence has become one of the biggest trends in the spirits landscape today, creating massive implications for the food and beverage industry.

On the Move: Bastion Hires Heacock as COO/CFO

Mon., Mar. 6, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Dean HeacockBastion U.S. names Dean Heacock COO and CFO... RooneyPartners promotes Robert Cavosi to senior managing director... The National Association of Hispanic Journalists appoints Iván Briones as director of communications.

DeLauro Aide Moves to Cornerstone

Mon., Mar. 6, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Robin JulianoCornerstone Government Affairs has added Robin Juliano, who was a top aide to Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, to its federal team.

PR Pros Must 'Just Say the Hard Thing'

Mon., Mar. 6, 2023

By Ken Jacobs

Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should KnowPR agency owner Melissa Vela-Williamson insists in her new book, Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should Know, that PR pros offer ethical, straight forward counsel to avoid mistakes and confusion with clients.

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Accounts in Transit: CGPR Picks Up Italy's Trerè Innovation

Mon., Mar. 6, 2023

By Steve Barnes

TrereCGPR, French/​West/​Vaughan​’s Boston-area office, signs on Trerè Innovation, an Italian company that provides products and services in the high-tech apparel and footwear sectors....LDPR checks in at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento, Italy... The Romans lands King, maker of mobile gaming franchise Candy Crush.