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Mormons Tap APCO for 'Religious Freedom Bill'

Mon., Apr. 20, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

MormonThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has hired APCO Worldwide to advocate on behalf of the "Fairness for All Act" introduced by Utah Republican Congressman Chris Stewart. ACLU criticizes measure as a green light to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

Joele Frank Books LSC Chapter 11

Mon., Apr. 20, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

LSCJoele Frank is handling the Chapter 11 filing of Chicago's LSC Communications, one of the nation's leading magazine and book printers.

COVID-19 Brings Layoffs, Client Losses to PR Sector

Mon., Apr. 20, 2020

By Jon Gingerich

CovidA new report reveals some critical stats for the PR world, with a majority of agencies reporting lost revenues, staff reductions and client terminations as the industry continues to be roiled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ex-MSL President Tsokanos Dies From COVID-19

Mon., Apr. 20, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Jim TsokanosJim Tsokanos, former president of MSL Group, died April 17 from COVID-19. He spent a dozen years at the now Publicis Groupe unit before exiting in 2012.

Australia to Force FB, Google to Pay Up

Mon., Apr. 20, 2020

By Steve Barnes

John FrydenbergAustralia’s government says it will start forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news content. A draft of the mandatory code is expected by the end of July.

Qatar Nonprofit Seeks International PR Partner

Mon., Apr. 20, 2020

By Jon Gingerich

Education Above AllEducation Above All is seeking a PR agency that can develop and implement an international communications strategy that will help the foundation meet its goals.

NASCAR Driver Suspended After Racist Remark

Mon., Apr. 20, 2020

By Ronn Torossian

Ronn TorossianProfessional stock car racing driver Kyle Larson lost his team and his sponsors after using a racial slur during a recent virtual race.

Media Maneuvers: Los Angeles Times Shutters Three Local Papers

Mon., Apr. 20, 2020

By Steve Barnes

News PressLos Angeles Times shuts community newspapers Glendale News-Press, Burbank Leader and La Cañada Valley Sun... Prince Harry and Meghan Markle cut ties with British tabloid press after shedding royal duties... Vogue partners with the Council of Fashion Designers of America to provide support for those in the American fashion community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses Lobby Washington to Get Back to Work

Fri., Apr. 17, 2020

By Jon Gingerich

ShotAs state and federal leaders coordinate a phased reopening of the U.S. economy, companies across the country and the trade groups representing them are hiring lobbying outfits at a breathless pace in the hopes of convincing lawmakers that the work they do is “essential”—a characterization that is, in some cases, questionable at best.

Commentary

Fasten Your Seat Belt for Biggest Propaganda Push of All Time

Fri., Apr. 17, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

TrumpFasten your seatbelt for one of the biggest propaganda campaigns of all time as Team Trump works to convince voters that up is down, black is white and reality is fake news... COVID-19 powers Procter & Gamble's financial results... Google searches for good PR... Captain Brett Cozier is nominated for "Profile in Courage" award.

On The Move: Caputo Takes DHHS PA Post

Fri., Apr. 17, 2020

By Steve Barnes

Michael CaputoThe Department of Health and Human Services has named Michael Caputo, an associate of Roger Stone and Paul Manafort, assistant secretary for public affairs... Method Communications hires Edelman's Adrian Eyre... Corteva Agriscience adds Anne Alonzo. She was CEO of American Egg Board.

AIG's Juarez Shifts to DWS

Fri., Apr. 17, 2020

By Steve Barnes

Kenneth JuarezAIG's Kenneth Juarez, a Burson-Marsteller and Abernathy MacGregor veteran, joins DWS Group, an asset management firm that was spun off by Deutsche Bank, as communications chief.

Altria CEO Retires as He Recovers From COVID-19

Fri., Apr. 17, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Howard WillardAltria Group announced today that CEO Howard Willard retired April 14 and was succeeded by vice chairman & CFO Billy Gifford. He is recovering from COVID-19.

Earnings in the Time of COVID-19

Fri., Apr. 17, 2020

By Hugh Burns

Hugh BurnsEven as signs of “flattening the curve” begin to emerge in the U.S., the potential for a second wave of cases upon any loosening of societal restrictions cannot be ruled out. So what are companies to do as they approach first quarter earnings season?

Johnson & Johnson Seeks EMEA Marketer

Thu., Apr. 16, 2020

By Jon Gingerich

Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson is looking for an agency that can provide marketing solutions for its brands in the Europe, Middle East and Africa markets.

Yang Gang Opens United Public Affairs

Thu., Apr. 16, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Andrew YangA group of former staffers on Andrew Yang's campaign for president has formed United Public Affairs, which will immediately offer remote communications and digital communications during the COVID-19 crisis.

Commentary

Trump's 'Lunatic' Move to Punish WHO

Thu., Apr. 16, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Kevin RuddIt's a sad state of affairs when the former prime minister of one of America's closest allies rips Donald Trump's "lunatic" decision to cut funding for the World Health Organization and scapegoat it for his own domestic failings.

Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Seeks PR

Thu., Apr. 16, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Norwalk Redevelopment AgencyThe Norwalk Redevelopment Agency wants to hire a communications partner to generate awareness of its projects and programs throughout the city and Fairfield County, CT.