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Pitch Response Rates Improve in Q3 2022

Wed., Oct. 12, 2022

By Jon Gingerich

Propel Media BarometerJournalists opened and responded to more story pitches they received from PR pros in 2022’s third quarter, but pitching response rates have continued to be down overall since 2020, according to a recent survey.

Manscaped Teams With Ball State

Wed., Oct. 12, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Ball StateMen’s grooming company Manscaped launches a sports partnership with Ball State University, a Muncie, Indiana school that competes in NCAA’s Division I as part of the Mid-American Conference.

On the Move: Quantum Health Hires Hallock as CCO

Wed., Oct. 12, 2022

By Steve Barnes

John HallockQuantum Health hires Transcarent's John Hallock as CCO... LivePerson, which develops AI-powered customer engagement solutions, names Ruth Zive CMO... Verve Label Group brings on Lily Golightly as SVP of publicity.

Hubbell, ICR, Prosek Pilot Flexjet’s $3B SPAC 

Wed., Oct. 12, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

FlexjetThe Hubbell Group, ICR Inc. and Prosek Partners are handling the merger of Flexjet, the global leader in the private aviation space, and Horizon Acquisition Corp. (Updated)

MMGY Makes Move on Wagstaff Media

Tue., Oct. 11, 2022

By Steve Barnes

MMGY WgstaffMMGY Global acquires Wagstaff Media & Marketing, which specializes in the travel, culinary and hospitality lifestyle sectors.

Stark Quits UNH for Brodeur Partners

Tue., Oct. 11, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Mica StarkMica Stark, chief communications officer at the University of New Hampshire, has joined Brodeur Partners to bolster the Boston-based firm’s higher education offering.

Jacksonville, FL Floats Travel PR RFP

Tue., Oct. 11, 2022

By Jon Gingerich

Visit JacksonvilleJacksonville is looking for an agency that can provide public relations services in an effort to increase awareness, visits and overnight stays in the northeast Florida city.

Kekst CNC Guides Galway Tool Deal

Tue., Oct. 11, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

GalwayKekst CNC is working Sybridge Technologies’ acquisition of Galway Tool & Mould, the Irish maker of high-performance precision instruments for the pharma and medical segments.

Accounts in Transit: Pollack Group Signs on with Jewish Future Pledge

Tue., Oct. 11, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Jewish Future PledgeThe Pollack Group is named agency of record for Jewish Future Pledge, which benefits Jewish organizations and the State of Israel... CIIC PR adds Grand Hotel Cancún to its hospitality portfolio... Kite Hill PR is appointed public relations agency of record for atNorth, a data center services company.

On the Move: FGS Global Hires Financial Pro Xuan

Tue., Oct. 11, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Yan XuanFGS Global hires Yan Xuan as partner, senior advisor China. Yan Xuan was most recently at MBK Partners, North Asia’s largest buyout firm... KemperLesnik names Doug Manning SVP of business development... MP&F Strategic Communications hires Jennifer Hinkle as director of paid media.

Gov't of Albany Seeks Recuitment PR

Mon., Oct. 10, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

AlbanyThe government of the City of Albany faces a severe staff shortage and is in need of a strategic communications partner to launch a recruitment campaign to lure new workers.

Bain Hires Woodward for Top PR Post

Mon., Oct. 10, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Lewis WoodwardLewis Woodward, former global communications leader at EY, comes on board at Bain & Company as an EVP with responsibility for heading up its worldwide external relations, a newly created role.

Ukraine Hails Ex-Uber Works CEO

Mon., Oct. 10, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Andrey LiscovichAndrey Liscovich, former CEO of Uber Works staffing agency, has signed on as an unpaid advisor to the Government of Ukraine.

News of Firms: Vox Global Rolls Social Change Unit

Mon., Oct. 10, 2022

By Steve Barnes

VOX GlobalVOX Global is launching a social change practice aimed at helping major philanthropic foundations, non-profits and state agencies more effectively reach their target audiences and compel them to act... Conway Communications, a Boston-based investor relations firm, introduces a flat-fee packaged service... The Institute for Public Relations elects Tony Cheevers, customer success officer at Researchscape International, to its Measurement Commission.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Brian Lowe

Mon., Oct. 10, 2022

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Brian Lowe, Pres. & CEO, BML Public Relations + Digital
On the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview, BML Public Relations + Digital president and CEO Brian Lowe talks about why fun needs to be a part of any brand's messaging—and how communicators can make that happen.