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US Spent $21T for Militarization Since 9/11

Fri., Sep. 10, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Institute for Policy Studies: State of InsecurityThe US shelled out more than $21T for national security, law enforcement and surveillance since 9/11. Was that money well-spent?... Companies are a step ahead of president Biden on vaccination mandates.

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Vanguard's Roberts Takes MetLife CMO Post

Fri., Sep. 10, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Michael RobertsMetLife has named Michael Roberts executive VP and chief marketing officer, effective Nov. 2. He will join from The Vanguard Group.

Public Interest Groups Rap Cuomo on PR Rep

Fri., Sep. 10, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Common Cause New YorkFormer New York governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision to use campaign funds to pay the salary of PR man Rich Azzopardi violates the state’s election laws, according to Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause New York.

How to Manage a Marketing Budget

Fri., Sep. 10, 2021

By Lindsey Carnett

Lindsey CarnettChoosing where and how much of your budget to allocate to various marketing, advertising and public relations strategies can be stressful, but with a few tips, your business can strategically place its marketing dollars to maximize exposure without overspending.

Saudi Investment Fund Taps Teneo for $3M Projects

Thu., Sep. 9, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment FundSaudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has awarded Teneo two contracts for international communications and stakeholder engagement services worth nearly $3M.

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Trump Gushes Over US Traitor Robert E. Lee

Thu., Sep. 9, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Robert E LeeDonald Trump gushes over genius of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, the slave-owning American traitor responsible for the deaths of thousands of Union soldiers… Gallup finds a mere 20 percent of people are engaged at work.

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Media Relations Unfazed By Pandemic

Thu., Sep. 9, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

pitchesDespite the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact on newsrooms, PR and communications professionals generally don’t believe that earning media coverage has gotten any more difficult in the last year, according to a recent report.

Sard Verbinnen Cues Up Cue Health's IPO

Thu., Sep. 9, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Cue HealthSard Verbinnen & Co. represents Cue Health as the San Diego health technology company and maker of home test kits for COVID-19 readies an initial public offering.

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News of Firms: Landor & Fitch Handles XX New York

Thu., Sep. 9, 2021

By Steve Barnes

LandorLandor & Fitch handles XX New York campaign to raise funds for New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund... Prosek Partners launches a video series on how the finance industry can shape solutions for the world’s energy transition... Redwood Climate Communications, which focuses on public relations for climate tech startups, companies and corporate initiatives, opens for business... C3 Public Strategies, a Core Strategic Group company, acquires Grassroots Girl.

Lanny Davis, Bob Livingston Sign Libya Warlord

Wed., Sep. 8, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Lanny DavisLanny Davis, who was president Clinton’s special counsel and spokesperson during the impeachment trial, and former House Speaker-designate Bob Livingston ink $160K monthly pact to represent Libyan-American warlord Khalifa Haftar.

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Sorrell Strikes Again

Wed., Sep. 8, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Martin SorrellS4Capital merges its Media Monks digital-first marketing and advertising unit with LA-based culture and creative marketing agency Cashmere.

Commentary

Texas Abortion Law, Supreme Court Refusal to Block It Hurt US Image Overseas

Wed., Sep. 8, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

TexasTexas abortion law and Supreme Court's refusal to block it are blows to US image overseas... Can US swap its Supreme Court with Mexico?... Congressman Mo Brooks, who urged Jan. 6 mob to march on the Capitol, urges companies not to cooperate with Congressional probe of riot. Got something to hide, Mo?... Signs of hope fade for battered travel & leisure sector.

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BCW's McQuillen Moves to Invariant

Wed., Sep. 8, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Bill McQuillenBCW executive VP Bill McQuillen has joined Invariant to counsel clients on media strategy, PA, executive visibility and reputation matters.

Landis President David Landis Retires

Wed., Sep. 8, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

David LandisDavid Landis, president of Landis Communications Inc., announced that he will step down at the San Francisco-based agency he founded 31 years ago.

Messina Group Acquires Segal Communications

Wed., Sep. 8, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

MessinaSegalThe Messina Group, which is headed by Barack Obama's former campaign manager, has announced the acquisition of Segal Communications, the consumer technology and lifestyle PR shop serving clients in the San Francisco Bay area.

On the Move: MP&F Strategic Comms Names Irby Director of Community Engagement

Wed., Sep. 8, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Brittany IrbyMP&F Strategic Communications names Brittany Irby its first director of community engagement... Rear Adm. Thomas Jurkowsky, who handled media for Navy, US Mint and Lockheed, writes “The Secret Sauce for Organizational Success”... The PNC Financial Services Group names Amanda Rosseter chief communications officer.

Puyallup, WA Issues Destination Marketing RFP

Tue., Sep. 7, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

PuyallupPuyallup, Washington is requesting proposals from agencies that can create a brand for the city and develop a destination marketing campaign that boosts visits from tourists.