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Lansons Intermarket Rebrands as Lansons

Wed., Dec. 1, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Tony LanghamLansons Intermarket today rebranded as Lansons to reflect completion of the British firm’s 2019 acquisition of the New York-based Intermarket financial PR shop.

Kantar's Bloomfield Exits for Landor & Fitch

Wed., Dec. 1, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Jane BloomfieldJane Bloomfield leaves the chief growth officer slot at data analytics and brand consulting company Kantar to become chief marketing officer at WPP brand transformation unit Landor & Fitch.

Appleton Airport Flies Out MarCom RFP

Wed., Dec. 1, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

AppletonAppleton Airport wants to hire a firm(s) to handle PR, advertising and digital services to help make its brand “top of mind” to people living in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Jim O'Leary

Wed., Dec. 1, 2021

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Jim O'Leary, COO, Edelman U.S.
Edelman US COO and corporate affairs practice chair Jim O'Leary talks with Doug Simon about how comms pros can handle the increasing role of corporate communications in the C-suite in the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

News of Firms: J/PR Launches 20Two Studio

Wed., Dec. 1, 2021

By Steve Barnes

StudioJ/PR launches 20Two Studio, a creative storytelling affiliate focused on public relations and social media strategy... Prosek Partners partner Russell Sherman launches the “Press Profiles” podcast, which features business journos sharing their backstories, memorable moments and perspectives... Rosica Communications has been recognized for its work on behalf of The Salvation Army Greater New York Division... Moxie Marketing Group, which repped members of the DRGinvest portfolio, takes on external clients.

Accounts in Transit: Champion Dines at Newk's

Wed., Dec. 1, 2021

By Steve Barnes

NewksChampion gobbles up Newk’s Eatery, a Jackson, MS-based fast-casual chain that operates in 16 states... Wilful of London signs Earthly, which helps companies cut carbon... Abel Communications to lead a video content campaign for OneDigital, a health, wealth management and HR advisory firm.

On the Move: USN&WR Hires O'Donnell as VP-Comms.

Wed., Dec. 1, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Kate O'DonnellU.S. News & World Report appoints Kate O’Donnell as VP of communications, a newly created role... Bospar hires Shaun Leavy as VP. He was at Braya Agency... PPLSI, parent company of the LegalShield and IDShield apps, names Cara Whitley chief marketing officer.

Cal County Seeks PR for Regional Transit System

Tue., Nov. 30, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

TulareThe Tulare County Association of Governments has floated a branding and communications RFP for its new consolidated regional transit operator to serve the California county of about 500K people.

WPP Keeps Head in Cloud

Tue., Nov. 30, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Cloud Commerce GroupWPP has acquired Cloud Commerce Group, a UK-based outfit that helps brands market, sell and deliver their products across e-commerce platforms.

Commentary

Moderna's Chatty Chief Should Zip It

Tue., Nov. 30, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Stephane BancelModerna's crackerjack PR team should update the WWII "Loose Lips Sink Ships" slogan to "Loose Lips Sink Markets" for its chatty CEO Stéphane Bancel... BioNTech CEO's "Don't Panic" PR messaging is perfect response to Omicron... Media circus ringleader Steve Bannon masters the art of PR...Big Business yanks political spending in wake of Jan. 6 riot.

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News of Firms: ICR Completes Investment from CDPQ

Tue., Nov. 30, 2021

By Steve Barnes

ICRICR completes an investment from institutional investor Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to help bankroll future growth... MARCO, a Madrid-based agency with offices in cities including Barcelona, Lisbon, Paris and Mexico City, acquires a majority stake in Africa Communications Media Group in Johannesburg... North 6th Agency’s #Pitching4Purpose initiative reaches the $50,000 mark in contributions made to non-profit organizations.

On the Move: Scholastic Names Beech Chief Marketing & Transformation Officer

Tue., Nov. 30, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Mary BeechScholastic appoints Mary Beech to the newly created role of chief marketing & transformation officer. The former Disney/Pixar and Kate Spade exec. will resign as an independent director at Scholastic... Onit names Neil Wu Becker CMO... Navy Pier, a Chicago tourist attraction, names Amanda Willard VP of marketing and communications.

Is Yours an Internal Blog Culture?

Tue., Nov. 30, 2021

By Dan Garza

Dan GarzaHow PR pros in the tech marketing world can bypass overt marketing and sales talk and craft quality, editorially-acceptable blogs and byline articles.

CPF Wants PR for NYC's SummerStage Festival

Mon., Nov. 29, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

CPF1City Parks Foundation is looking to hire a firm to handle PR connected to its arts programming, which includes New York City’s largest free outdoor festival, SummerStage.

Accounts in Transit: Merlot Marketing Fires Up Nexgrill

Mon., Nov. 29, 2021

By Steve Barnes

NexgrillMerlot Marketing signs on as agency of record for outdoor grill maker Nexgrill... MSS Media, Inc. flies with 103rd Airlift Wing of the Connecticut Air National Guard.. Beach House adds tattoo aftercare company Mad Rabbit to its roster.

Georgia Seeks PR to Promote Vaccines

Mon., Nov. 29, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

GeorgiaGeorgia is looking for a partner to promote vaccine awareness and help coordinate the annual “Immunize Georgia” conference that runs each September.