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On the Move: FischTank PR Names Hamblin CleanTech VP

Tue., Jan. 10, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Joanna HamblinFischTank PR hires Joanna Hamblin as VP of its cleantech and sustainability practice... Lippe Taylor Group promotes Tracey Naden to North America president... LLYC names Luisa Garcia COO and appoints Tiago Vidal as global head of talent and technology... Denny's Corp. hires Sherri Landry as SVP and CMO.

News of Firms: 360PR+ Acquires Power Brand Communications

Tue., Jan. 10, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Vince Powers360PR+ acquires Philadelphia-based Powers Brand Communications... Matter Communications opens an office in Rochester, NY... Robert Hastings & Associates, a leadership and communications consultancy focused on the aerospace, defense and mobility sectors, is launched by Robert Hastings, who worked in the Bush I Defense Dept... Penta takes over Hume Brophy.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Lori Jung

Tue., Jan. 10, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Lori Jung, Co-Founder, Hudson West PR & Marketing
Hudson West PR and Marketing co-founder Lori Jung talks with Doug Simon about why 2023 will be the year of the "new pivot," as well as sharing some tips on the best strategies for communicating with clients, on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

Accounts in Transit: 5WPR Picks Up PatientFi

Tue., Jan. 10, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Patient Fi5WPR picks up PR duties for healthcare point-of-sale platform PatientFi... 20Two Studio is named agency of record for Miraval Resorts & Spas... The Pollack Group signs on to work with Customer Management Practice, a research, marketing and business development partner and resource hub for the customer management sector... Brand Paradise has added Brooklyn Lighting & Grip to its roster.

MZ Group Lands IR Duties for Lithium Co.

Mon., Jan. 9, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

ABMAmerican Battery Materials has selected MZ Group to handle strategic communications and investor relations to bolster awareness of the Greenwich, CT-based company focused on lithium production.

FTI Consulting Hires Healthcare Veteran

Mon., Jan. 9, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Lauren Crawford ShaverLauren Crawford Shaver, who worked in the Obama administration on its landmark Affordable Care Act, has joined FTI Consulting in Washington as a senior managing director.

On the Move: FINN Partners Promotes Jones to CMO

Mon., Jan. 9, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Celia JonesFINN Partners promotes Celia Jones to global chief marketing officer... Time names Sadé Muhammad as CMO. Muhammad comes to Time from Forbes, where she founded its representation and inclusion practice... TrailRunner International ups Sarah Grubbs and Zack Kozlak to managing director in the agency’s Nashville and New York offices respectively.

It's a Rollup World

Mon., Jan. 9, 2023

By Art Stevens

Art StevensWhy more private equity firms are funding and supporting the growth of PR agencies than ever before.

Cheney's Top Comms Advisor Joins Upland Workshop

Fri., Jan. 6, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Jeremy AdlerJeremy Adler, who was Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s top communications advisor, has joined Los Angeles-based Upland Workshop to help open its New York office.

Career Change: Tough to Even Think About

Fri., Jan. 6, 2023

By Jane Genova

Jane GenoveIf you've ever given any thought to a career outside the media, public relations and marketing fields, there are some things you need to know before you head out on the road to a new line of work.

On the Move: BCW Picks Winer for Chicago

Fri., Jan. 6, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Maxine WinerBCW names Maxine Winer EVP, market leader, Chicago... GCI Health hires Amy Inzanti, who was most recently chief strategy officer at Marina Maher Communications, as chief insights and strategy officer... The Next Solutions Group names Lauren Pearle SVP, content and issues management

Soufan Group Recruits Ex-Congressman Rose

Thu., Jan. 5, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Max RoseMax Rose, former Brooklyn/Staten Island Congressman, has joined The Soufan Group, global intelligence and security firm, as vice chairman.

Danforth Advisors Acquires Argot Partners

Thu., Jan. 5, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

DanforthDanforth Advisors has acquired New York’s Argot Partners strategic communications shop, which is focused on the life sciences sector.

Commentary

Southwest Air Dangles PR Dream Job

Thu., Jan. 5, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

SouthwestSouthwest Airlines, the Grinch who stole Christmas for tens of thousands of Americans, is scouting for a PR advisor... Why bother, Kev? Do you really want to be held hostage by the lunatic fringe during the next two years... PR firm resolution for 2023: Put an end to meetings.

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Treasury Dept. Spokesperson Moves to Clyde Group

Thu., Jan. 5, 2023

By Steve Barnes

John RizzoJohn Rizzo, who most recently served as senior spokesman at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has come on board at Clyde Group as senior VP of public affairs.