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On the Move: G&S Business Communications Hires Almich, Williams as VPs

Fri., Nov. 19, 2021

By Steve Barnes

G&SG&S Business Communications brings on Emily Almich as VP of media and Marjani Williams as VP, client service... Kravet, home furnishings company, hires Kimberly Fasting-Berg as CMO... H Code ups Gerry Ramirez to VP of partnership development and Jonathan Patton to group VP of national sales.

Events: WWPR Honors Waldman as Woman of the Year

Fri., Nov. 19, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Susan WaldmanThe Washington Women in PR honored Meals on Wheels chief marketing and communications officer Susan Waldman as its 2021 Woman of the Year at a virtual awards ceremony on Nov. 18... The Institute for Public Relations is holding its annual Distinguished Lecture and Awards Dinner on Dec. 2... A Dec. 8 PRSA event will look at the pros and cons of becoming an independent practitioner.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Maura Fitzgerald

Fri., Nov. 19, 2021

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Maura Fitzgerald, Founder, V2 Communications
V2 Communications founder and partner Maura Fitzgerald outlines some of the things PR pros need to keep in mind as people start heading back in to the office on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview with Doug Simon.

News of Firms: Propel Adds Disability Widget to Platform

Fri., Nov. 19, 2021

By Steve Barnes

PropelPropel, a PR software firm, adds an accessibility widget to its platform for those with disabilities—including visually impaired, blind, dyslexic, elderly and neurodiverse individuals... Bliss Impact is one of 10 technology and professional services companies that have joined forces to launch purposewerx... The Institute for Public Relations has formed a partnership withThe Commission on Public Relations Education.

Hudson Co. Seeks PR for End HIV Push

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Hudson CountyHudson County is seeking a firm to run marketing communications related to the launch of its Ending the HIV Epidemic push.

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Media Fall Hard for Apple's Self Service Repair Stunt

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

iPhoneApple’s PR stunt of offering “self-service repair” sure got a lot of positive press. Only a handful of consumers are going to try to fix their pricey iPhones... Charles Dickens would recognize America's dysfunctional House of Representatives

Thoughtful Working 2.0: The New Deal

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

By Heather Kernahan

Heather KernahanThe technology sector needs to come to grips with the current changes shaping the labor force in our post-COVID landscape and recognize how professionals’ new views of work can help businesses grow and succeed in the future.

On the Move: Ketchum's Zweibaum Upped to Omnicom PR Growth Post

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Kiersten ZweibaumOmnicom Public Relations Group shifts Ketchum's Kiersten Zweibaum to global chief growth and marketing officer... Teradata brings on Jacqueline Woods as CMO, effective Dec. 6... Experience marketing agency George P. Johnson, experience marketing shop, promotes Jonathan McCallum to managing director of its London office.

Agribusiness Giant CHS Adds Forster

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Kirstie FosterCHS Inc, the giant agribusiness cooperative, has named Kirstie Foster as senior VP, marketing communications.

Gallagher Group Advises Poland's Defense Ministry

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

PolandThe Gallagher Group has inked a $27,500 monthly retainer pact to provide strategic counsel to Poland’s minister of defense to further the US-Poland relationship

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Accounts in Transit: V2 Communications Adds Aidentified and Everseen

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

By Steve Barnes

V2V2 Communications adds Aidentified and Everseen, expanding the agency’s work building brand awareness of AI-driven technology companies... CIIC PR is to lead PR for Mundo Imperial Entertainment & Hospitality of Acapulco... William Mills Agency picks up Vergent LMS.

RI's Preserve Sporting Club Scouts for PR

Wed., Nov. 17, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

The Preserve Sporting ClubThe Preserve Sporting Club, a four-season destination for outdoor enthusiasts, is scouting for a PR firm to increase awareness of the Richmond, RI-based luxury facility and generate leads for membership and real estate ownership.

Direct Impact Hires Strubhar

Wed., Nov. 17, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Keith StrubharKeith Strubhar, who once headed PA and issues for MSL's DC office, has joined Direct Impact, the grassroots unit of BCW Group, as executive VP.

Remember CMGI Field? Probably Not.

Wed., Nov. 17, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Staples CenterCrypto.com, Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform, is forking over more than $700M for the naming rights of the Staples Center in Los Angeles. It's telling that AEG, owner of the world's second most famous arena, wanted to be paid in cash rather than cryptocurrency... Institutional investors say it’s tough to build trust in ESG progress.

BerlinRosen Named Top Large PR Agency of 2021 by PRNews

Wed., Nov. 17, 2021

By BerlinRosen Sponsored Post

BerlinRosen - Winner of the Large PR Agency of the Year award by PRNews Platinum PR Awards
BerlinRosen, a full-service communications agency, has been announced the winner of the Large PR Agency of the Year award by PRNews Platinum PR Awards. With a team of 250+ strategists, the firm has significantly grown over the past years and now represents over 500 clients including Samsung, Color Of Change, Brookfield, SEIU, GLAAD, Mozilla, Singapore Airlines, UNICEF USA, Audible, Cornell Tech, Northwell Health and the Me Too Movement.