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On the Move: Padilla Promotes Morton to SVP, Channels

Tue., Jan. 24, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Rosalie MortonPadilla promotes Rosalie Morton to senior vice president, channels... Strategic Objectives ups Adriana Lurz to president... MP&F Strategic Communications partner Katy Varney, who has been with the firm for 30 years, is retiring, effective March 31... Red Lorry Yellow Lorry has appointed Jess Rees to head up its Austin office and lead its enterprise tech practice.

Accounts in Transit: Marketing Maven Re-Ups With Visit Conejo Valley

Tue., Jan. 24, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Conejo ValleyMarketing Maven is retained as public relations agency of record for Visit Conejo Valley for the third consecutive year... IMAGINE PR is named North American PR representative for Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach... Kleber & Associates signs on as agency of record for PrimeSource Building Products.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Whaewon Choi-Wiles

Tue., Jan. 24, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Whaewon Choi-Wiles, Dir. of Corp. Comms., Audi of America
Whaewon Choi-Wiles, director of corporate communications for Audi of America, talks with Doug Simon about how upgrading from "The Great Resignation" to "The Great Reflection" can open up new opportunities for communications pros during a time of major changes on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

Smyrna, GA Seeks Branding, Marketing Services

Mon., Jan. 23, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Smyrna, GeorgiaThe Atlanta suburb of Smyrna is looking for an agency that can assist in the development of a citywide strategic branding and marketing plan.

Ex-Rep. Bustos Moves to Mercury

Mon., Jan. 23, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Cheri BustosFormer Illinois Democratic Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has joined Mercury as co-chair of its DC office and head of the firm’s team in her home state.

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Seeking Relevance at Davos 2024

Mon., Jan. 23, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

OxfamDavos 2024 could become relevant in the eyes of the "real world" if the elites in attendance vote to support a five percent wealth tax on themselves... Publicis works to end stigma of cancer in the workplace... Climate change denier Marjorie Taylor Greene is mum on solar plant being constructed in her district, thanks to Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act... Bospar does its part in tackling use of odious "San Fran" term for San Francisco.

The Costs of Culture Failure

Mon., Jan. 23, 2023

By Elizabeth Cholis

Elizabeth CholisHow companies can invest in culture to manage risk and prevent future crises.

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On the Move: Prosek Partners Promotes Damouni to Partner

Mon., Jan. 23, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Nadia DamouniProsek Partners promotes Nadia Damouni to partner... Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies hires Katrell Lewis as a principal. He was VP of government and community partnerships for Habitat for Humanity... Marketing Maven promotes Frank Tortorici to VP, media relations.

North Augusta Seeks Digital PR Push

Fri., Jan. 20, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

North AugustaNorth Augusta is looking for a partner to create a digital PR campaign to generate awareness of the South Carolina town as a great destination for weekend trips, sports events, meetings and weddings.

Old Saybrook, CT Seeks Tourism PR Support

Fri., Jan. 20, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Old Saybrook, ConnecticutOld Saybrook, Connecticut, is looking for an agency that can provide marketing services in an effort to promote the coastal town among prospective visitors.

FGS Global Works Genesis Chapter 11

Fri., Jan. 20, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

GenesisFGS Global is handling the Chapter 11 filing of Genesis Global cryptocurrency lender, which is the latest casualty of the fallout from the implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX digital asset exchange.

Brunswick Group Hires Abu Dhabi’s PR Chief

Fri., Jan. 20, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Rebecca JarvestBrunswick Group has recruited Rebecca Jarvest, who was director of communications and strategic partnerships for the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office, to bolster its footprint in the Gulf region.

On the Move: ICR Names Pacchia, Vollero Managing Directors

Fri., Jan. 20, 2023

By Steve Barnes

ICRICR names Lee Pacchia and Joan Vollero as managing directors in its Special Situations Practice Group... Weber Shandwick appoints Peter Carson, Greg Prager and Carolyn Devanayagam to its Business & Society Futures group... The History Factory brings on Erin Narloch as senior director of business insight and performance.

Cochise County, AZ Issues Vaccine Equity RFP

Thu., Jan. 19, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

County of Cochise, ArizonaCochise County, Arizona, is looking for an agency that can develop a marketing campaign that raises awareness of current vaccination opportunities within the community.

Downtown San Diego Seeks Economic Tourism PR

Thu., Jan. 19, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

East VillageThe East Village Association, which represents businesses in part of San Diego’s vibrant downtown scene, is looking for a firm to provide PR to stimulate economic tourism to the area.