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Brownstein Reps Kazakhstan's Energy Giant

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

KazMunayGasBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has inked a six-month $660K pact to provide US outreach for Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company.

Vulcan Materials Alum Signs with Summit Strategy

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

David DonaldsonDavid Donaldson, who was VP-external affairs & corporate communications at Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials Co., has signed on as senior advisor at Summit Strategy Group, the corporate reputation, PA and ESG advisory in Los Altos, CA.

On the Move: Peregrine Names Hilton, Cole Co-CEOs

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

By Steve Barnes

PeregrinePeregrine Communications Group names Max Hilton and Josh Cole as co-CEOs... BMF appoints Ally Roos as account director of its earned/PR practice... Antenna Group promotes Jake Rozmaryn to chief growth officer, a newly created position at the firm.

News of Firms: Brownstein Group Unveils Red Thread PR

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Red Thread PRBrownstein Group launches Red Thread PR....Bastion Elevate, part of the global Bastion Agency, merges with IMW Agency....The Pedowitz Group, a digital consulting firm, acquires B2B marketing and communications agency BizMark.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Mark Weiner

Wed., Aug. 3, 2022

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Mark Weiner, Chief Insight Officer, PublicRelay
Mark Weiner, chief insights officer at PublicRelay, talks with Doug Simon about why starting out simple can be a great way to make research and data pay off for communicators on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.
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Enjoy Baltimore County Seeks Rebranding Help

Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Baltimore CountyEnjoy Baltimore County is seeking a partner that can assist in a comprehensive rebranding effort to increase the destination’s awareness to bolster the number of day trips and overnight stays.

Nordstrom's Wulfestieg Takes CCO Job at Brightspeed

Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

AmyWulfestiegAmy Wulfestieg, who was senior director of internal communications at Nordstrom, has joined Brightspeed, Charlotte-based broadband services company, as chief communications officer.

OxyPete Taps GTB for Passaic River Cleanup Issues

Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Occidental PetroleumOccidental Petroleum has hired Trenton’s GTB Partners to handle issues related to the clean-up of Jersey’s polluted Passaic River, which the EPA declared a Superfund site in 1984.

Sportswashing Atrocities

Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

By A Sports PR Veteran

MBSProfessional sports is a cutthroat business. Speaking of cut throats, Saudi Arabia’s brutal dictator Mohammed bin Salman has decided to blow up the professional golf world.

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On the Move: Allison+Partners Ups Barr, Fischler

Tue., Aug. 2, 2022

By Steve Barnes

AllisonAllison+Partners promotes Karyn Barr to president, global operations and Jordan Fischler to president, global strategy in its technology group... Sage Growth Partners, a Baltimore-based healthcare firm, hires Drew Whalen as SVP, business development... PRA Group, Inc. names Giovanna Genard VP of external affairs and marketing leader, a newly created role.

Stockbridge (GA) Seeks Naming Rights Partner

Mon., Aug. 1, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

StockbridgeStockbridge, which is minutes south of Atlanta via I-75, is looking for a firm to handle the naming rights and marketing of its amphitheater that opened in 2020.

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Please Reconsider, Kate Bedingfield

Mon., Aug. 1, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Kate Bedingfield, Clash coverKate Bedingfield should reconsider her decision to remain in her White House communications director. Biden needs decisive PR to meet the challenges ahead... Networks don't sweat climate change. Fox News remains in denial.

FGS Global Drives Valvoline’s Deal with Aramco

Mon., Aug. 1, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

ValvolineFGS Global represents Valvoline as the Lexington, KY-based company sells its auto lubricants and engine maintenance products business to Saudi Aramco for $2.7B cash.

Finn Partners Lands International Travel Show

Mon., Aug. 1, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Travel ShowFinn Partners will handle the debut of the International Travel Show sponsored by Travel + Leisure Co., slated for New York’s Jacob K. Javits Convention from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30.

South Africa Tourism Wants to Book PR Firm

Fri., Jul. 29, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

South AfricaThe South African Tourism Board is looking for a marketing communications partner to develop a campaign that will inspire American and Canadian travelers to choose South Africa as their destination of choice over competitor markets.

*Please note that this RFP has been canceled as of 5/2/24. A revised RFP will be re-issued but not date has been set.

FGS Global Adds ADM’s Reed

Fri., Jul. 29, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Anthony ReedFGS Global hires Anthony Reed, who was VP-federal government relations at ag giant Archer Daniels Midland.

Accounts in Transit: Turner Takes on Tennessee Tourism

Fri., Jul. 29, 2022

By Steve Barnes

TennesseeTURNER picks up Tennessee Department of Tourist Development... William Mills Agency lands VirPack... Marino adds ARTECHOUSE, an art organization with locations in New York, DC and Miami.

On the Move: BCW Snags Edelman's Kelly

Fri., Jul. 29, 2022

By Steve Barnes

TJ KellyBCW tabs Edelman's TJ Kelly to take on the newly created role of president, western region... Mason appoints Ogilvy Health's Michael Field as executive creative director... Granicus, a provider of government experience technologies and services, hires Suzanne Behrens as CMO.