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Accounts in Transit: Champion Signs On Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

Thu., Feb. 17, 2022

By Steve Barnes

TAzikiChampion signs Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, a Birmingham, AL-based fast-casual restaurant chain... Marino picks PR duties for Ownly, an e-commerce platform for the home buying process... BizCom Associates adds Denver-based home improvement brand Sam the Concrete Man.

On the Move: Edelman Names Ex-DeVries CEO Food & Beverage Chair

Thu., Feb. 17, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Heidi HovlandEdelman names former DeVries Global CEO Heidi Hovland global chair of its food & beverage offering, effective Feb. 22... Genexa, which bills itself as maker of “the world’s first clean medicines” taps Emily Culp as CMO... Kelley Kronenberg, a business law firm with 12 locations throughout Florida and the United States, hires Sophia Turner-Smith as marketing guru.

CNN's Gollust Resigns CMO Post

Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Allison GollustAllison Gollust, CNN's chief marketing officer, steps down from her post amid the turmoil at the WarnerMedia unit.

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Abernathy MacGregor Works MoneyGram Deal

Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

MoneyGramAbernathy MacGregor is handing Madison Dearborn Partners’ $1.8B deal to acquire MoneyGram International, global leader in the digital person-to-person payments space.

Accounts in Transit: BMF Checks in at Loews Hotels

Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

By Steve Barnes

BMFBMF checks in at Loews Hotels & Co... MSS Media partners with The Inspired Company... Barbara Wagner Communications promotes artist Charlie Hewitt's Hopeful project.

Tax Changes for 2022

Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

By Dominic Rovano

Dominic RovanoChanges in business during the pandemic, along with new government programs, have created many money-saving opportunities for public relations and marketing firms.

Media Maneuvers: ViacomCBS Becomes Paramount

Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

By Steve Barnes

ParamountViacomCBS is changing its name to Paramount, but investors don’t seem too bullish on the company’s performance... P.J. O’Rourke, a writer who was a walking definition of “political incorrectness,” died of lung cancer on Feb. 15. He was 74... Lee Enterprises scores victory in bid to fend off hostile takeover.

Ex-EMILY's List President Moves to Precision

Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Stephanie SchriockStephanie Schriock, who was president of EMILY's List, has joined Precision as of counsel. She ran winning campaigns for Democratic Senators Jon Tester and Al Franken.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Courtney Miller

Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Courtney Miller, U.S. Executive VP, Strategy & Brand, Edelman
What does Gen Z really want? Edelman U.S. executive vice president of U.S. strategy and brand Courtney Miller discusses the results of a new study from the agency that reveals what Gen Z audiences care about most on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview with Doug Simon and Lynsey Stanicki.

On the Move: Hill+Knowlton Recruits Stecker for SVP

Wed., Feb. 16, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Judy SteckerHill+Knowlton Strategies appoints Judy Stecker as SVP U.S. healthcare media and public affairs lead... Brightspeed appoints Courtland Madock CMO... The National Insurance Crime Bureau hires Chris Stroisch as VP, public affairs and communications.

Pinellas Co. (FL) Seeks Transit PR

Tue., Feb. 15, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

PSTAPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, which features 210 buses and 16 trolleys, serving Florida’s west coast, is looking for a communications partner.

Pfizer Alum Jones Joins Mercury

Tue., Feb. 15, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Robert JonesRobert Jones, who was senior VP-government relations and PA at Pfizer, has joined Mercury as managing director.

RF|Binder Adds Media Pro Epps

Tue., Feb. 15, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Rebecca EppsRebecca Epps, a producer, writer and reporter for CBS, NBC and ABC, has joined RF|Binder as head of corporate media.

News of Firms: Taft Communications Joins PROI Worldwide

Tue., Feb. 15, 2022

By Steve Barnes

TaftTaft Communications is elected to PROI Worldwide... The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications forms the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology Consulting Council... Cessie C. Communications, a PR & social media influencer shop, is launched by Cessie Cerrato.

Accounts in Transit: Lou Hammond Group Lands Visit Cheyenne

Tue., Feb. 15, 2022

By Steve Barnes

CheyenneLou Hammond Group signs up to provide public relations/corporate communications, strategic planning, branding and digital marketing for Visit Cheyenne Wyoming... Clarity is named agency of record for LexisNexis Risk Solutions in the UK and Ireland... Hemsworth Communicationsadds Amsterdam-based Corendon Hotels & Resorts and Montreal-based Rental Escapes to its roster.

On the Move: Outbrain Names Knegten CMO

Tue., Feb. 15, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Paul KnegtenOutbrain appoints Paul Knegten to the newly created position of chief marketing officer... Brunswick Group hires France Desmarais as a partner in its Abu Dhabi office... The Ramey Agency, which has offices in Jackson, MS, and New Orleans, promotes Erick Evans and Michelle Hill to partners.