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News of Firms: Baker PR Launches PA Practice

Thu., Feb. 2, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Geoff RedickBaker Public Relations launches a public affairs practice... Bader Rutter, a Milwaukee-headquartered B2B marcom agency, opens an office in Chicago... PRSSA is establishing a chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Former Harris Aide Joins Giffords

Thu., Feb. 2, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Chris HarrisGiffords, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, hires Chris Harris as VP of communications.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Stacey Grimsrud

Thu., Feb. 2, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Stacey Grimsrud, VP, Bospar
Bospar vice president Stacey Grimsrud talks about the increased importance of PR in tough economic times on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview with Doug Simon.

On the Move: APCO Worldwide Hires Transportation Pro Saull

Thu., Feb. 2, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Christina SaullAPCO Worldwide hires Christina Saull as a senior director. She was corporate communications director at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority... Edelman promotes Bianca Freedman to Canada CEO... Ketner Group Communications ups Kirsty Goodlett to VP-marketing.

Dentons Adds Ex-Congressman Denham

Thu., Feb. 2, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Jeff DenhamFormer California Congressman Jeff Denham, who was a member of the Republican leadership team, has joined Dentons as a senior policy director.

AI and Resumes: Implications for Communications

Thu., Feb. 2, 2023

By Jane Genova

Jane GenoveThe best kind of career help might prove to be automated rather than human. A recent MIT study found that the quality of writing for a resume, when improved by AI, boosts the probability of hiring, does result in more offers, increases hourly compensation and leaves employers satisfied about their selections.

Former 9/11 Museum Spokesperson Joins SKDK

Thu., Feb. 2, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Michael FrazierMichael Frazier, who spent more than 11 years as a communicator at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, has joined SKDK’s PA practice in New York as an executive VP.

Hope Hicks Rides to Dolan's Rescue

Wed., Feb. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Hope HicksEmbattled Madison Square Garden Entertainment Group chief James Dolan is using former Trump PR guru Hope Hicks to deflect criticism for his use of facial recognition technology to ban legal foes from attending events at the “world’s most famous arena.”

FINN Partners Works to Promote Racial Justice

Wed., Feb. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

ChurchFinn Partners represents the Mississippi River Boulevard Christian Church and its Pastor J. Lawrence Turner who will host today’s funeral of Tyre Nichols who was murdered by Memphis police.

Commentary

Meta's Zuckerberg, Clegg Must Be Held Accountable

Wed., Feb. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

MetaNothing good will come from Donald Trump's impending return to Facebook... Joe Biden gets it wrong about ExxonMobil's 'outrageous' profit. Big Oil doesn't have a social contract with the American people... Corporate kleptomaniacs, beware. Searby PLLC is on the case... Congressman makes history by making first speech on House floor written by ChatGPT.

On the Move: Bastion Agency Names Chavez US Chief Creative Officer

Wed., Feb. 1, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Steve ChavezBastion Agency hires Steve Chavez as chief creative officer for its US offering... FINN Partners names Alan Isacson, who led FINN’s global manufacturing sector and founded ABI, an international, B2B marketing firm nearly 40 years ago, a strategic advisor... Hotwire appoints Heather Craft to lead the agency’s North America business... The PRSA Foundation appoints Dawn Christian as president.

Ex-Rep. Katko Joins HillEast Group

Wed., Feb. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

KatkoFormer New York Republican Congressman John Katko has signed on as a senior advisor at HillEast Group, the DC-based government affair shop.

News of Firms: Ehrhardt Group Opens in Baton Rouge

Wed., Feb. 1, 2023

By Steve Barnes

EhrhardtThe Ehrhardt Group opens a second Louisiana office in Baton Rouge, the company’s first outside of New Orleans... The Hoffman Agency HBCU Scholarship is accepting applications from California community college students who want to continue their education at a historically Black college... Marino celebrates its 30th anniversary... Rachel Harrison Communications opens RHC UK, a London outpost.

Accounts in Transit: W Communications Takes On CitizenM

Wed., Feb. 1, 2023

By Steve Barnes

citizenMW Communications picks up hotel and lifestyle brand citizenM... CRC, a 360PR+ agency, wins Zotos Professional to promote Better Natured, its brand of vegan at-home hair care products... Mason launches a campaign for the State of New Hampshire Paid Family and Medical Leave Plan... Segal Communications takes on AOR duties for virtual real estate platform ATLAS: EARTH.

MikeWorldWide Acquires MRB

Tue., Jan. 31, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Michael Kempner (L) & Michael BecceMikeWorldWide Public Relations has acquired technology specialist firm MRB Public Relations.

Brunswick Steers Lotus Tech's SPAC Deal

Tue., Jan. 31, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

LotusBrunswick Group handles Lotus Technology, luxury electric vehicle maker that operates under the British Lotus brand, as it merges with a SPAC formed by L Catterton investment firm in a deal valued at $5.4B.