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Fighting Fake News

Wed., Jan. 12, 2022

By Nick Puleo

Nick PuleoStrategies to counter the three kinds of fake news campaigns that could victimize your company.

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Pru’s O’Sullivan Checks in at Citi

Wed., Jan. 12, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Caitrin O'SullivanCaitrin O’Sullivan, who was director of global communications for corporate social responsibility initiatives at Prudential Financial, has moved to Citibank.

Subject Matter Snaps Up Woman’s Day EIC

Wed., Jan. 12, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Susan SpencerSubject Matter has named Susan Spencer, a former editor-in-chief of Hearst Magazines’ Woman’s Day, as senior VP of its content & strategy group.

Consumers Go Shopping on Social Media Channels

Wed., Jan. 12, 2022

By Steve Barnes

IMFConsumers are shopping directly on social media channels more than ever, often bypassing traditional online retailers, according to a new study from the Influencer Marketing Factory.

Accounts in Transit: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry Drives DanAds

Wed., Jan. 12, 2022

By Steve Barnes

DanAdsRed Lorry Yellow Lorry picks up DanAds, a customizable and scalable self-serve ad tech infrastructure for publishers... Ink & Roses to launch MyEllevate by Cynosure, a facial rejuvenation solutions provider... RMD Advertising lands digital and social media services for Daily’s Premium Meats... Local Search Group wins Texas Blockchain Council account.

On the Move: Reevemark Ups Leasure

Wed., Jan. 12, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Nicholas LeasureReevemark promotes Nicholas Leasure to managing director. Prior to Reevemark, Leasure was at Finsbury and Joele Frank shops... Weber Shandwick names Michael Byrnes as Boston GM. Byrnes, who was SVP, client experience, succeeds Stacey Bernstein, who left the firm to take the CEO spot at M Booth Health... BCW hires Diego Bertagni as executive creative director, North America.

Teneo’s McMillan Moves to FTI Consulting

Tue., Jan. 11, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Graham McMillanGraham McMillan has moved to FTI Consulting’s strategic communications arm as a senior advisor after a six-year stint at Teneo.

What Bad Apologies Might Say About PR People

Tue., Jan. 11, 2022

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherBotched apologies can make situations worse and keep them in the news longer. Here a few ways in which even a well-intentioned apology—overseen by a well-intentioned PR pro—can go off the rails.

Fighting Hate and Bias on Campus

Tue., Jan. 11, 2022

By David Ball

David BallCommunications steps university leaders can take from the crisis management playbook to combat hate crimes in higher education.

News of Firms: Prosek Partners Opens in Palm Beach

Tue., Jan. 11, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

ProsekProsek Partners is opening an office in Palm Beach, FL... Denver-based Aiello Public Relations & Marketing merges with Novitas Communications... The Public Relations Global Network adds Dubai-headquartered NettResults Middle East, Tel Aviv-based KAMIR and Madrid's PRGarage, to its network of agencies....broadhead, an independent, integrated marketing agency in Minnesota, acquires HMH Agency, a Portland, OR-based creative firm.

Saudi Arabia Taps Nicolla Hewitt for Media Work

Tue., Jan. 11, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Nicolla HewittSaudi Arabia hires Nicolla Hewitt Communications to pitch media about changes underway in the Kingdom under its de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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On the Move: Bospar Adds Fox News Pro Brett Larson

Tue., Jan. 11, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Brett LarsonBospar hires Brett Larson of Fox News as SVP of its Red and Blue Media Strategies unit... Cornerstone Public Affairs adds Capitol Hill vet Kirsten West... Global Situation Room, a partner of Porter Novelli, hires former VP of Columbia and ambassador to the US Francisco Santos as EVP.

Livingston Resumes Iraq Work

Mon., Jan. 10, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

LivingstonThe Livingston Group, which is headed by former House Speaker-designate Bob Livingston has signed a one-year contract worth $500K to represent Iraq.

Driving Sales With PR

Mon., Jan. 10, 2022

By Lindsey Carnett

Lindsey CarnettHow PR can help your brand succeed in an advertising-saturated marketplace.

On the Move: 5W Public Relations Hires BCW Vet to Head Miami Outpost

Mon., Jan. 10, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Carolina Lopez Herz5W Public Relations names BCW's Carolina Lopez Herz SVP & GM and its Miami office... Subject Matter adds Rebecca Shaw, chief of staff for Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN) and prior deputy chief of staff for former Rep. Chris Gibson (R-NY), to its government relations team... Feldman Strategies hires BerlinRosen's Emma Thomas.