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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.

Fake News Thrives on 'Alternative' Social Media Sites

Fri., Oct. 7, 2022

By Jon Gingerich

Alternative social media websitesAlternative social media sites provide a community for a growing number of Americans who use these platforms to connect with others and stay informed on current events, but the fringe content that flows on these sites could be contributing to our polarized political environment.

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Mexico Targets Cut in Gun Flow from US

Fri., Oct. 7, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

MexicoMexico is working with the DC-based Global Action on Gun Violence to push for “impactful gun violence prevention strategies” in the US.

On the Move: Hallmark Media Names Rao Publicity Chief

Fri., Oct. 7, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Alice RaoHallmark Media names Alice Rao senior VP of publicity... Newmark Group, commercial real estate company, hires Angie Leccese as CMO... Provenance Blockchain Foundation, which works to help financial services firms adopt blockchain solutions, appoints Dan Garzia marketing chief.

Events: Museum of PR Spotlights Native Americans, Indigenous People

Fri., Oct. 7, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Museum of PRThe Museum of Public Relations is putting a spotlight on the contributions made to the PR industry by Native Americans and Indigenous People at a virtual event on Nov. 3... The Institute for Public Relations is sponsoring an Oct. 18 webinar on that will look at the issues facing communications pros who address ESG matters... The American Marketing Association San Diego Chapter is presenting an Oct. 21 conference that will feature speakers from Walt Disney Parks, Snap Inc. and Qualcomm.

Accounts in Transit: Geoffrey Weil Lands Bhutan Tourism

Fri., Oct. 7, 2022

By Steve Barnes

BhutanGeoffrey Weill Associates is named agency of record for the Tourism Council of Bhutan and Ireland's Sheen Falls Lodge... Trevelino/Keller signs on to represent Conductix-Wampfler, a manufacturer of mobile electrification and data transfer systems for industrial machinery... LDPR checks in at The Inn at Little Washington.

Brands Fail to Live Up to Purpose

Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Porter NovelliWhile consumer expectations for a brand’s sense of a purpose are climbing, many brands are dropping the ball when it comes to meeting those expectations.

Weber's Hart Moves to Current Global

Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Charlie HartCurrent Global has named Weber Shandwick's Charlie Hart executive VP-integrated media to help drive its influencer marketing efforts.

Stagwell Media Network Rebrands

Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

StagwellThe Stagwell Media Network has rebranded itself as the Brand Performance Network to better reflect the connected media, creative and commerce solutions that it delivers for clients.

On the Move: imre Names Chaudhary CEO

Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Neera Choudharyimre names Neera Chaudhary as CEO. Chaudhary, who most recently served as North America president of Ketchum, succeeds Dave Imre... Fourth Pillar, which focuses on clients in the music business, brings on FTI Consulting's Claire Turvey as a managing partner... RW Jones Agency names Sarah Goldfarb managing director of social media and digital content.

News of Firms: Dentons Global Advisors Targets Latin America

Thu., Oct. 6, 2022

By Steve Barnes

DentonsDentons Global Advisors opens in Bogotá, Colombia in addition to expanding its Washington, DC office’s offering focused on Latin America and the Caribbean... Choreo, a registered investment advisor firm, is partnering with San Diego-based advisor marketing platform FMG to launch Canvas, a multi-channel digital marketing and communications platform... APO Group is celebrating its 15th anniversary by offering one year of free, unlimited press release distribution to 15 African NGOs nominated by African journalists.

Brunswick Group Applies PR Polish to GEM

Wed., Oct. 5, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

EgyptBrunswick Group is providing “foundational communications” for the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is expected to open by November.