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Edelman NY Chief Latour Exits for MSG

Thu., Dec. 16, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Deirdre LatourDeirdre Latour is leaving her post as president in Edelman’s New York office to become executive vice president and chief communications officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment, effective Jan. 3.

News of Firms: Vested Acquires Red Lab Technologies

Thu., Dec. 16, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Binna KimVested acquires Red Lab Technologies, a web design, development and digital marketing firm that serves healthcare and finance companies... Havas Formula establishes a Midwest regional hub in Chicago... Weber Shandwick unveils The Weber Shandwick Collective, strategic communications and consulting network.

Sports Fans Give Atlanta a Pass on 'Braves'

Thu., Dec. 16, 2021

By Steve Barnes

GuardiansWhile many sports fans say the Cleveland Indians were right to get rid of their old name, they aren’t nearly so willing to see the 2021 World Series-winning Atlanta Braves make the same decision.

On the Move: Biden Taps PTA's Toney for Dept. of Ed Slot

Thu., Dec. 16, 2021

By Steve Barnes

LaWanda ToneyPresident Biden nominates National Parent Teacher Association director of strategic communications LaWanda Toney to serve as assistant secretary for the Department of Education’s office of communications and outreach... Churchill Downs names Casey Ramage vice president of marketing and partnerships... Attentive hires Sara Varni as chief marketing officer.

Golin's Tech Chief Lackie Takes AxiCom Helm

Wed., Dec. 15, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Matt LackieMatt Lackie, president of Golin’s global technology practice, has joined AxiCom, which is the tech specialist of BCW Group, as CEO.

Ireland Seeks PR for Lighthouse Tourism

Wed., Dec. 15, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Irish LightsIreland is looking for a tourism and brand development partner to increase the number of visitors to the island’s 65 lighthouses.

Teneo’s Hotmire Shifts to FGH/SVC

Wed., Dec. 15, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Erik HotmireErik Hotmire, senior managing director at Teneo, has joined the Finsbury Glover Hering/Sard Verbinnen & Co combination as managing director.

Commentary

She's Tanned, Rested and Ready

Wed., Dec. 15, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

HillaryShe's tanned, rested, ready and already has written a victory speech: Hillary in 2024... Wake up, Fox Nation. Those phony fire and brimstone talking heads consider you a bunch of suckers.

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ICR Walks Investment/Media Beats for Footprint

Wed., Dec. 15, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

FootprintICR Inc. represents Footprint, the material sciences company that has developed plant-based materials to replace plastic packaging, as it plans to go public via a merger with Gores Holding VIII SPAC in a transaction valued at $1.6B.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Gloria Janata

Wed., Dec. 15, 2021

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Gloria Janata, Pres. & CEO, TogoRun
TogoRun president and CEO Gloria Janata talks with Doug Simon about CSR, ESG and how her agency got its name on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

On the Move: Culloton + Bauer Luce Adds Avery

Wed., Dec. 15, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Courtney AveryCulloton + Bauer Luce, a Chicago-based PA/crisis management firm, brings on Courtney Avery as a senior consultant... CIIC PR promotes Amy Sedeño to vice president... Tenable, a company that helps clients handle cyber threats, appoints Brian Goldfarb as CMO.

Finn Partners Picks Up Medika.Life

Tue., Dec. 14, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

GIl NoahFinn Partners is acquiring Medika.Life, an opinion and news platform that reaches more than 100K decision-makers and influencers in the healthcare community each month.

Dell's Thompson Takes Kyndryl Post

Tue., Dec. 14, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Terrence ThompsonTerrence Thompson, who was director of government relations at Dell Technologies, has joined Kyndryl, which is the spin-off of IBM’s IT infrastructure unit, as VP-government affairs.

FTI Consulting Makes Bold Move

Tue., Dec. 14, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

BOLDFTI Consulting has acquired Bold, a restructuring, transactions, digital advisory firm in the Netherlands with 31 billable staffers.

Ex-White House Spokesperson Goes to NBCU

Tue., Dec. 14, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Jen FriedmanFormer White House deputy press secretary Jen Friedman is moving to NBCUniversal, where she will assume the executive vice president communications role on Jan. 10.

On the Move: Manifest Adds Karanikolas as Global Creative Chief

Tue., Dec. 14, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Kostas KaranikolasManifest hires former WPP and Saatchi & Saatchi global creative director Kostas Karanikolas to lead its international creative team... G.H. Smart & Company hires Carrie Miller as its first chief marketing officer... The Public Affairs Council brings on Amy Meli as senior director, effective January.