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Facebook Creates Civil Rights Unit

Tue., Jan. 12, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Roy AustinFacebook has hired Roy Austin, partner at Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis law firm, as VP-civil rights, a new position at the social media company.

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Whatcom County, WA Issues COVID-19 Social Marketing RFP

Tue., Jan. 12, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

WhatcomWhatcom County, Washington is seeking proposals from agencies that can conduct a social marketing campaign to encourage residents ages 16-26 to adopt behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19.

News of Firms: Finsbury Glover Hering Debuts

Tue., Jan. 12, 2021

By Steve Barnes

FGHFinsbury, The Glover Park Group and Hering Schuppener complete their merger and management buy-in of 49.99 per cent of the combined business to form Finsbury Glover Hering... Power Digital Marketing acquires digital media buying and creative company Social Method... St. John & Partners, which has offices in Jacksonville, FL and Greenville, SC, changes name to St. John... 5W Public Relations launches a specialty division focused on PR for the cryptocurrency industry.

On the Move: Hamilton Place Hires McIntosh

Tue., Jan. 12, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Kriston McIntoshHamilton Place Strategic brings on Kriston McIntosh as a managing director in its Washington office... Clarity names Grayling's Alex Judd head of planning and insight, a newly created role... GoFundMe taps Musa Tariq chief marketing officer.

EPA Looks for PR Support

Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

EPAThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a “sources sought notice” to identify firms to provide national media services.

Pro-Trump Media Continue to Peddle Lies After Capitol Attack

Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

mobRight-wing media outlets began circulating wild conspiracy theories after a mob of Trump loyalists stormed the Capitol Building on Wednesday. In some cases, they’ve continued to publish these false claims even after they’ve been debunked by major media networks and federal law enforcement agencies.

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Ten Reasons to Get a PR Agency Valuation

Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

By Rick Gould

Rick GouldThere are a number of circumstances when it becomes beneficial for PR agency owners to have a valuation of their firms performed by a qualified outside advisory organization.

Preparing for the Boom in Cleantech PR and Sustainability PR

Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

By Eric Fischgrund

Eric FischgrundA Biden administration, and now a Democrat-controlled Senate and House, are set to fuel a boom in the cleantech / renewable energy / sustainability sectors. Communicators in those sectors need to prepare for takeoff.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Mike Paul

Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Mike Paul, President, Reputation Doctor LLC
In 2021, communicators will need to get used to being held accountable, Reputation Doctor president Mike Paul tells Doug Simon in the latest “PR’s Top Pros Talk” video interview.

Thomas Brooks Takes PRSA Helm

Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Linda Thomas BrooksPublic Relations Society of American today named Linda Thomas Brooks CEO, succeeding CFO Phil Bonaventura, interim chief since July 2019.

On the Move: Motion Hires Skau as Director of Social Media

Mon., Jan. 11, 2021

By Steve Barnes

Tim SkauMotion hires Tim Skau as director of social media... Steinreich Communications Group names Joshua Steinreich national media relations manager... Panopto, a video management system provider, hires Dave Neway as VP of marketing... Adolfson & Peterson Construction has named Ben Saukko director of communications.

Denver Dangles $250K 'Vision Zero' Push

Fri., Jan. 8, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Vision Zero traffic safety programDenver Regional Council of Governments is looking for a firm to develop a public education campaign for its “Vision Zero” traffic safety program.

Commentary

Let's Call It What It Is

Fri., Jan. 8, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

CapitolLet’s stop using the bland, weaselly word “events” when issuing statements to comment on abominable activities such as the 9/11 terror attacks and the January 6 ransacking of the US Capitol.

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