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Clarity PR's Sarfaty Shifts to Rally Point

Thu., Jun. 3, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Ruth SarfatyRuth Sarfaty, who previously led the New York office of Clarity PR, is coming on board at Rally Point Public Relations as managing director, global technology and media.

Commentary

Time for Biden to Fish or Cut Bait

Thu., Jun. 3, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Joe BidenIt's time for Joe Biden to take command of his aggressive agenda before it is strangled to death by recalcitrant Republicans hellbent on seeing him fail... Donald Trump bails out from the wild and woolly world of blogging, not from jail... AMC Entertainment investors may lose their shirts, but at least they will get a free large popcorn.

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PR's Top Pros Talk: Sophie Merven

Thu., Jun. 3, 2021

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Sophie Merven, Head of Comms., IHG Hotels & Resorts
As the travel industry gears up for a possible recovery from the COVID pandemic, IHG Hotels & Resorts head of communications Sophie Merven talks with Doug Simon about what that recovery could look like on the latest “PR’s Top Pros Talk” video interview.

On the Move: GCI Health Picks Petigrow for Chief Growth Officer

Thu., Jun. 3, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Eleanor PetigrowGCI Health names Eleanor Petigrow global chief growth officer. Petigrow was managing director, new business at Syneos Health Communications... Signal Group brings on Chris Ortman EVP and Jess McCarron as VP... French/West/Vaughan hires Megan French as influencer and experiential marketing manager.

News of Firms: JewBelong Targets Antisemitism

Thu., Jun. 3, 2021

By Steve Barnes

JewBelongJewBelong.com generates awareness of growing tide of antisemitism... Worldcom admits Beijing's Topline-Consulting to membership ranks... The Reputation Doctor founder Mike Paul launches a video series focused on crisis news.

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Dentons Law Firm Launches Stratcomm Biz

Wed., Jun. 2, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Ed ReillyDentons, the world’s largest law firm, launches Dentons Global Advisors headed by Ed Reilly, ex-CEO of FTI Consulting’s strategic communications unit, to offer reputation, corporate positioning and crisis/issues management, as well as other services.

Louisiana’s Xavier University Issues PR RFP

Wed., Jun. 2, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

XavierXavier University of Louisiana is seeking proposals from agencies that can develop a communications campaign that elevates the university’s brand on a national level.

Ballard Partners Delivers for Doordash

Wed., Jun. 2, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

DoordashBallard Partners has picked up Doordash, the food delivery service that hasn’t chalked up a profitable year in its eight years of operation.

Accounts in Transit: FWV Launches Devil's Advocate

Wed., Jun. 2, 2021

By Steve Barnes

IggyFrench/West/Vaughan launches Devil's Advocate fragrance line, a collaborative effort between pop star Iggy Azalea and Merveilleux Beauty... V2 Communications adds AI-driven decision intelligence platform Tellius... Propulsion PR, a vegan-owned shop, powers Animal Agriculture and Climate Change, a nonproft in Cape Town.

On the Move: CGS Hires Booz Allen Hamilton Alum Mark Tullio as VP/CMO

Wed., Jun. 2, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Mark TullioCGS hires Booz Allen Hamilton alum Mark Tullio as VP/CMO... LaVoieHealthScience promotes Harriet Ullman to VP, PR & product communications... Mubi hires Michael Lieberman as director of communications... Esports Technologies appoints Mark Thorne CMO.

rbb Merges with O'Donnell Agency

Tue., Jun. 1, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

ODonnellrbb Communications has entered into an agreement to merge its operations with West Palm Beach-based agency O’Donnell Agency.

St. Louis CC Seeks to Enroll PR Partner

Tue., Jun. 1, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

St. Louis Community CollegeSt. Louis Community College has issued a $500K marketing communications RFP for a campaign to bolster its reputation and increase enrollment.

Commentary

Nestle Should Junk "Good Food. Good Life" Slogan

Tue., Jun. 1, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

CrunchNestle gets PR gold star for honesty as it reports that more than 60 percent of its portfolio of more than 2,000 brands is unhealthy... How nuts is the US? Poll finds that 15 percent of us (and 23 percent of Republicans) buy into QAnon nonsense.

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Americans Can’t Tell Real News from Fake

Tue., Jun. 1, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

fake newsAmericans who are the most confident in their ability to spot “fake news” online are the most likely to fall for it, according to a recent study.

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Brunswick Group Supports Sprinklr’s IPO

Tue., Jun. 1, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

SprinklrBrunswick Group is handling New York-based Sprinklr, which bills itself as “the unified customer experience management platform for modern enterprises.”