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On the Move: Financial Profiles Names Johnston SVP-ESG

Thu., Jun. 2, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Leigh Ann JohnstonFinancial Profiles brings on Leigh Ann Johnston as SVP to lead its environmental, social and governance and sustainability practice... Crosby Marketing Communications hires Deborah Boyd as VP of talent management & human resources... The Berman Group hires Lindsey von Busch as managing PR director... The Media Matters, which focuses on the home furnishings, décor and interior design industries, names Jane Chero director of client engagement.

Public Policy Holding Co. Grows 28%

Wed., Jun. 1, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Public Policy Holding Co.Public Policy Holding Co. posted 28.2 percent revenue growth to $99M in 2021, a year that included completion of an IPO and listing on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market of small and medium-sized growth companies.

Grates Exits Real Chemistry

Wed., Jun. 1, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Gary GratesGary Grates is leaving Real Chemistry after a nearly 11-year run, where he handled strategic communications and the San Francisco-based firm’s academic partnerships.

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SEC Cracks Down on Misleading Press Releases

Wed., Jun. 1, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Gary GenslerSecurities and Exchange Commission cracks down on false and misleading press releases… A British speciality drug company stands ready to cash in on the legalized cannabis market by treating potheads… Don’t shed a tear for members of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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YAI Seeks Partner for Central Park Challenge

Wed., Jun. 1, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

YAIYAI, the New York nonprofit group that provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, is looking for a partner to help it maximize the return from its annual Central Park Challenge, its biggest event of the year.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Martha Boudreau

Wed., Jun. 1, 2022

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Martha Boudreau, Chief Comms & Marketing Officer, AARP
AARP chief communications and marketing officer Martha Boudreau gives Doug Simon tips on how to break down silos, integrate different disciplines and market effectively to the fast-growing over-50 demographic on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

News of Firms: Finn Partners Teams with Future Communicators Foundation

Wed., Jun. 1, 2022

By Steve Barnes

FinnFINN Partners is partnering with the Future Communicators Foundation, which is administered by The PR Trust, on a new four-year scholarship program... Whyte Corporate Affairs of Belgium is elected to partnership in PROI Worldwide... MikeWorldWide launches its UK PR internship and accelerator program–LEAP (Learn, Earn and Progress).

On the Move: VettaFi Hires Salesforce's Fee as CMO

Wed., Jun. 1, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Jon FeeVettaFi, a data, analytics, digital distribution and thought leadership company that works with asset managers, names Salesforce's Jon Fee chief marketing officer... KemperLesnik promotes Taryn Parker to VP... MAD Global Strategy names Jai Chabria to lead its new Columbus, OH office as managing director.

Brunswick Group Mines Media for Gold Fields

Tue., May 31, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

GoldFieldsBrunswick Group is handling South Africa’s Gold Fields Ltd. as it inks a $6.7B agreement to acquire Canada’s Yanama Gold to create the world’s No. 4 gold mining company.

Colorado Springs Flies Airport Marketing RFP

Tue., May 31, 2022

By Jon Gingerich

Colorado SpringsThe city of Colorado Springs, CO is requesting proposals from agencies that can provide creative marketing services for the Colorado Springs Airport.

Accounts in Transit: MikeWorldWide Orders Marco's Pizza

Tue., May 31, 2022

By Steve Barnes

MarcosMikeWorldWide handles earned media relations and creative integrated consumer marketing campaign development for Marco’s Pizza... Zapwater Communications picks up North American destination marketing duties for Discover Dominica Authority...MACADOO signs up the Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research.

What We Should Remember This Memorial Day

Fri., May 27, 2022

By Robert Dilenschneider

Robert DilenschneiderOn Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, we will once again remember all the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives in defense of our nation. And we will celebrate all those who serve us now. They do not hesitate to perform their duties. Now it is time for the rest of us to do our duty as we face the future.

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LA Superior Court Wants to Book PR Firm

Fri., May 27, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

LA Superior CourtLos Angeles County Superior Court plans to hire a strategic communications shop with public sector experience in messaging for the judiciary.