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Omnicom Puts Succession Wheels in Motion

Mon., Nov. 1, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Daryl SimmOmnicom has named Daryl Simm to the newly created president/COO post, positioning the 60-year-old as successor to longtime chief John Wren. The 69-year-old Wren took over for Bruce Crawford in 1997.

D'Amato's Firm Powers Hydro-Quebec Push

Mon., Nov. 1, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Alphonse D'AmatoFormer New York Senator Al D’Amato’s Park Strategies has signed on to represent Hydro-Quebec and its bid to construct a 340-mile transmission line to carry hydropower energy to NYC.

When Healthcare is Politicized

Mon., Nov. 1, 2021

By Megan Kay, Amy Rosenfeld

Amy Rosenfeld and Megan KayHow healthcare communicators and marketers can help reduce stigma and increase access to quality care.

Brunswick Group's Anderson Joins AbMac

Mon., Nov. 1, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Akeem AndersonBrunswick Group’s Akeem Anderson has joined Abernathy MacGregor as senior VP to oversee the launch of its dedicated digital offering.

Accounts in Transit: Wagstaff Lands James Beard Foundation

Mon., Nov. 1, 2021

By Steve Barnes

James Beard FoundationWagstaff Media & Marketing takes the James Beard Foundation... Allison+Partners lands brand and positioning work for Groupon... MSS Media partners with Florida Air National Guard on integrated digital recruitment and brand awareness campaign.

On the Move: Whirlpool Ups Klyn to SVP-Comms.

Mon., Nov. 1, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Pamela KlynWhirlpool Corporation promotes Pamela Klyn to SVP, communications, public affairs and sustainability, effective Jan. 1... Moody's Corporation names Christine Elliott managing director – global head of corporate affairs, a newly created role... Ford Hutman Media, a life science-focused strategic communications firm, appoints Julia Fuller as EVP... Crowe PR brings on Casey Blatt as senior director of operations and promotes Kaitlin Egan to director of the company’s hospitality division.

Brunswick Hires Gov. Spitzer/Paterson's Press Sec.

Fri., Oct. 29, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Errol CockfieldErrol Cockfield, who was press secretary to former New York governor Eliot Spitzer and his successor David Paterson, has joined Brunswick Group as a partner in its Big Apple office.

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Phoenix School District Seeks PA Boost

Fri., Oct. 29, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Paradise Valley Unified School DistrictThe Paradise Valley Unified School District, which serves more than 30K students living in the northwest Phoenix and north Scottsdale areas, is looking for a communications partner.

Comms Are Key to Advancing Clean Energy 

Fri., Oct. 29, 2021

By Rachel Roseneck

Rachel RoseneckPublic communication is essential to advancing public energy policy—and the current conversation surrounding renewable energy tells us there is still work to be done.

Pharmaceutical Marketing in a Hybrid World

Fri., Oct. 29, 2021

By Kristie Kuhl, Ritesh Patel

Ritesh Patel and Kristie KuhlThe COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportunity for the pharma industry to rethink how it handles business, marketing and communications.

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On the Move: Goodman Media International Hires Buteau

Fri., Oct. 29, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Edwige ButeauGoodman Media International brings on Edwige Buteau as VP. She was PR chief at Gift of Life Marrow Registry... Antenna Group appoints former Wall Street Journal senior energy reporter/editor Cassandra Sweet VP of cleantech... Crosby Marketing Communications hires Florence Lochrane as social media supervisor and Jennifer Forester as social media manager.

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Facebook by Any Other Name Is Still Facebook

Fri., Oct. 29, 2021

By Bill Huey

MetaFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims the corporate name change to "Meta" has nothing to do with the company's woes. Just tell us which names to use on the lawsuits that are no doubt coming your way.

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WPP Records 15.7% Q3 Growth

Thu., Oct. 28, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Mark ReadWPP CEO Mark Read recorded a 15.7 percent growth in Q3 revenues (less pass-through costs) to $3.6B as clients across the board hiked investments in marketing, especially digital media and eCommerce services.

David Beckham Puts His Rep on the Line

Thu., Oct. 28, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

David BeckhamDavid Beckham, the former English soccer star, puts his reputation on the line by accepting role as pitch man for the the 2022 Qatar World Cup... Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg can run but he can't hide no 'meta' how hard he tries.

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Edelman Crisis Pro Exits for Crypto Firm

Thu., Oct. 28, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Patrick HillmannPatrick Hillmann leaves Edelman, where he was global head of innovation for the crisis and risk practice, to assume the chief communications officer position at blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange company Binance.

FTI Consulting Posts 31% Surge in Q3 PR Revenues

Thu., Oct. 28, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Mark McCallFTI Consulting’s strategic communications unit posted a 31.1 percent jump in Q3 revenues to $69.4M, driven by a robust demand for its corporate reputation and PA services.

Americans Skeptical of Socially Responsible Brands

Thu., Oct. 28, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

headerAmericans want companies to practice empathy but remain skeptical of brands’ motives when they take a public stance on social or political issues, according to a recent survey.

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Manulife's Goodall Shifts to DXC Technology

Thu., Oct. 28, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Carol GoodallCarol Goodall, who was VP-global communications at Manulife financial services giant, has joined DXC Technology as VP & head of communications.