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HSBC’s Rosello Banks on MetLife

Tue., Jun. 21, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Chris RoselloChris Rosello, who was executive VP & head of public affairs for London’s HSBC, will join MetLife on July 5 as VP and leader of its federal government relations unit.

News of Firms: Hotwire Expands ESG Offerings

Tue., Jun. 21, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Heather KernahanHotwire expands environmental, social and governance offerings... Sage Communications forms a strategic alliance with federal management consultancy Deep Water Point... Millennium Communications acquired by agency investment and advisory group Unite Digital.

On the Move: GBH Names Burke for Boston Community Outreach

Tue., Jun. 21, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Sandra Lopez BurkeGBH, Boston’s public media outlet, hires Sandra Lopez Burke as managing director of community and government relations... Hill+Knowlton Strategies names Sean Allen-Moy as a director and head of media relations in the UK, a newly created position... Virgin Orbit appoints Raytheon Technologies' Stephen Zhang as its first VP-IR.

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Dan Rather Remains a National Treasure

Mon., Jun. 20, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Dan RatherFight back against GOP lies and propaganda, says Dan Rather... That horse is far from dead, Ron. Florida's autocratic governor Ron DeSantis says Jan. 6 hearings are "beating a dead horse."... Texas GOP celebrates "Pride Month" by declaring homosexuality "an abnormal lifestyle choice."

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'Pride Month' Should Not Mean 'Pander Month'

Mon., Jun. 20, 2022

By Ben Finzel

Ben FinzelAn ever-larger number of companies and organizations are using Pride Month to proclaim how LGBTQ-friendly or supportive they are—but how can ethical companies or organizations really show their commitment to meeting the needs and expectations of LGBTQ audiences?

When It's Time to Outsource

Mon., Jun. 20, 2022

By Dominic Rovano

Dominic RovanoHow firms can retain quality talent and reduce costs in a competitive labor market.

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Remembering 'Neutron Jack' Welch

Fri., Jun. 17, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Welchbook"Neutron Jack" Welch would be a pariah in today's corporate-fixated ESG world. The late GE chief got rid of as many employees as possible via divestitures, offshoring and outsourcing.

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On the Move: Crosscut Strategies Hires FGS Global's Brenner

Fri., Jun. 17, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Alissa BrennerCrosscut Strategies hires Alissa Brenner as a senior VP. Brenner spent 13 years at Glover Park Group (now FGS Global)... Argyle adds LEVICK crisis pro Megan Gabriel as senior VP on its U.S. leadership team... Advisor Circle taps Nyle Bayer for CMO post... Ghidotti names Angela Rachels media relations manager.

Political Polarization Top Concern for Americans

Fri., Jun. 17, 2022

By Jon Gingerich

red and blueAlmost three in 10 Americans said polarization and political extremism are among the worst issues facing the country today, according to a new FiveThirtyEight/Ipsos poll.

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Kekst CNC Works Lucid Energy Deal

Fri., Jun. 17, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

LucidKekst CNC handles Lucid Energy Group as it agrees to be acquired by Targa Resources in a cash deal worth $3.6B.

NYS Ponies Up $200K for Horse Racing PR

Thu., Jun. 16, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Sire StakesThe Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund is ponying up $200K for an equine marketing and harness racing PR campaign.

Commentary

Welcome to WWIII

Thu., Jun. 16, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Pope FrancisWorld War III has been declared, warns Pope Francis, as Vladimir Putin seeks to martyr the heroic Ukrainian people... Will PR firms retire their chiefs?... LIV Golfers deserve credit for grabbing the Saudi millions and showcasing golf as an elite sport that doesn't give a fig about social issues.

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Trailrunner Int'l Taps Abedin to Plot MENA Growth

Thu., Jun. 16, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Marwan AbedinTexas-based Trailrunner International has named Marwan Abedin, founder/CEO of Dubai-based Flatrace financial consultancy, a senior advisor to plot growth in the MENA region.

How Communicators Can Support LGBTQ+ Rights

Thu., Jun. 16, 2022

By Alex Slater

Alex SlaterThere are ways that we as communicators can work to prevent backsliding on the deeply important issue of LGBTQ+ rights. Here are five of them.