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Mecklenburg Co. Seeks Public Health PR

Tue., Mar. 22, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

MecklenbergMecklenburg County, which includes the city of Charlotte, is looking for communications and marketing support for its public health department.

Sard Verbinnen Works $11.6B Alleghany Takeover

Tue., Mar. 22, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Berkshire Hathaway & AlleghanySard Verbinnen & Co. represents Alleghany Corp. as the insurer agrees to to be acquired by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway via an $11.6B cash deal.

Meta Platforms Taps Trump Aide

Tue., Mar. 22, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Rick DearbornRick Dearborn, who served as deputy chief of staff for Donald Trump, has signed on to represent Meta Platforms, the former Facebook, for antitrust and competition matters.

On the Move: TrailRunner Recruits Heather Wilson

Tue., Mar. 22, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Heather WilsonTrailRunner International names Heather Wilson, a Weber Shandwick, Abernathy MacGregor, SKDK alum, managing director in its Dallas-Fort Worth office... Praytell hires Jamie Simpson to lead its travel practice... FleishmanHillard brings on Will Clarke as executive creative director and partner on the firm’s global creative and planning team.

Brunswick Group Hires McKinsey's Franklin

Mon., Mar. 21, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Cabe FranklinCabe Franklin, global director of client communications at McKinsey & Co., will join Brunswick Group on April 4 as partner, client services. He will be based in New York.

Ballard Lands $900K Pact from DR Congo

Mon., Mar. 21, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

CongoBallard Partners has inked a $900K one-year contract to provide strategic consulting and advocacy services to the Democratic Republic of the Congo regarding its business with the US government.

Communicating Effectively in an Uncertain Environment

Mon., Mar. 21, 2022

By Clay Crumbliss

Clay CrumblissHow to communicate honestly and effectively with stakeholders as market volatility and disruptive food and beverage consumption patterns have put significant pressure on consumers’ wallets as well as customers’ bottom lines.

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Mercedes Drives to BBC Studios

Mon., Mar. 21, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Rosemary MercedesRosemary Mercedes, who stepped down from her executive VP/chief communications officer post at Univision last March after a 15-year stint, has joined BBC Studios, Americas.

On the Move: Udemy Hires Visa's Zolt Hara

Mon., Mar. 21, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Stacey Zolt HaraOnline learning and teaching platform Udemy names Stacey Zolt Hara senior vp of corporate communications... Osmo from BYJU’S, which offers gamified learning experiences, names Shawn Smith as its first global head of communications... The Brand Guild names Curtis George Kelly and Kelly Ayen to senior director, public relations positions.

Accounts in Transit: Rubenstein PR Adds Cosmic Wire

Mon., Mar. 21, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Cosmic WireRubenstein Public Relations picks up Cosmic Wire, a digital asset company... The Pollack Group drives PR for electric vehicle manufacturer INDI EV... Beach House adds Aprés Nail (soft gel nail extensions) and Embody (vitamin gummies).

PR's Top Pros Talk: Dale Bornstein

Mon., Mar. 21, 2022

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Dale Bornstein, CEO, M Booth
M Booth CEO Dale Bornstein gives Doug Simon some tips about how to build a successful workplace culture, and how to find clients that will inspire your team to do its best work, on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

MA Seeks PR for Healthcare Program

Fri., Mar. 18, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Health ConnectorMassachusetts is seeking a firm to design and implement a comprehensive outreach and marketing campaign for its landmark healthcare insurance program passed in 2006.

Edelman Creates US Buzz for Canada's CDPQ

Fri., Mar. 18, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

CDPQEdelman has a six-month $250K agreement to bolster the US visibility of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, the Montreal investment firm that has $330B in assets under management.

Commentary

Cuomo in '22: He's Got to be Kidding

Fri., Mar. 18, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Andrew CuomoDisgraced former New York governor Andrew Cuomo mulls running for old job... Archbishop of Canterbury sqares off against a top London crisis and issues management shop... Occidental Petrolum fails to muzzle shareholders... Former US Senator David Vitter made desperate plea to ward off sanctions on Sovcombank.

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On the Move: Fenton Recruits FGH, Hyundai Vets

Fri., Mar. 18, 2022

By Steve Barnes

FentonFenton Communications appoints Karla Wagner as its first chief people officer and Adam Robles as SVP of corporate social good... Constellation, a group of agencies within Stagwell that includes 72andSunny, Instrument and Brand Citizens, names Zakiya Larry global CCO... Carnegie Learning names Quinn O’Brien CMO.