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What Communications Can Bring to the Fight Against Coronavirus

Fri., Mar. 20, 2020

By Diego Campal

Diego CampalA situation such as coronavirus requires combining crisis communication, which addresses threats to the operation of an organization, and risk communication,which must target employees, clients and other contacts, many of whom are necessary to avoid the complete paralysis of a company.

News of Firms: Travelino/Keller Launches Toilet Paper Exchange

Fri., Mar. 20, 2020

By Steve Barnes

Toilet paperTrevelino/Keller has created the Toilet Paper Exchange, an initiative that supplies those in need with toilet paper and hand sanitizer... Magrino has put together a guide to help its partners deal with the COVID-19 crisis.... The News Council, which matches non-profits with PR execs willing to volunteer their expertise, is reaching out to non-profits working on the coronavirus crisis... Red Fan Communications, which works with B2B tech and consumer brands, is offering free-of-charge hour-long conversations with staffers to "every business owner, founder or executive who needs or wants it."

Myrtle Beach Mulls E-Sports Plunge

Thu., Mar. 19, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of CommerceThe Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a firm to analyze whether the region should plunge into the fast-growing e-sports sector.

FTI Consulting Works Curbside Recycling Crisis

Thu., Mar. 19, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

RecyclingCorporate funded Recycling Partnership has hired FTI Consulting to work Washington to achieve its goals of strengthening public recycling programs and accelerating the rise of the "circular economy."

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Trump Focuses On "Chinese Virus" Vs. His Failed Leadership

Thu., Mar. 19, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Kevin McCauleyDonald Trump would like to see a debate over his use of the racist the term "Chinese virus" rather than blowback over his inept handling of the coronavirus pandemic... Russia uses COVID-19 to refine disinformation savvy ahead of US election.

On the Move: Marinus Pharmaceuticals Names Sasha Damouni Ellis IR Chief

Thu., Mar. 19, 2020

By Steve Barnes

Sasha Damouni EllisMarinus Pharmaceuticals appoints Bayer US veteran Sasha Damouni Ellis as vice president, investor relations and corporate communications... Wana Brands hires Joe Hodas as chief marketing officer... Virtas Partners recruits Heidrick & Struggles' Jon Harmon as director.

Embracing the Omni-Shoppertunity

Thu., Mar. 19, 2020

By Kristen Ingraham

Kristen IngrahamDigital technology has revolutionized how we buy food, but these disrupted consumer behaviors present opportunities for grocers to gain data-driven insights and improve upon their business for the future.

Media Maneuvers: Playboy Kills Print Magazine

Thu., Mar. 19, 2020

By Steve Barnes

PlayboyPlayboy’s Spring 2020 issue, set to hit newsstands this week, will be its final print issue of the year as it goes digital in 2021... Sacramento News & Review shutters for now as it hopes to ride out pandemic... European Union asks Netflix to limit streaming of its films and TV series to standard definition during COVID-19 crisis.

Marketers Fear Layoffs

Wed., Mar. 18, 2020

By Jon Gingerich

professionalNearly two-thirds of marketing industry professionals believe that the coronavirus crisis will lead to layoffs at their agency, according to a new survey.

P&G's Buchholz Drives to GM

Wed., Mar. 18, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Craig BuchholzGeneral Motors announced today that Procter & Gamble chief communications officer Craig Buchholz will join the automaker as senior VP-global communications on April 1. P&G ups Damon Jones to succeed Buchholtz.

Giuda Exits State for Return to Weber Shandwick

Wed., Mar. 18, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Michelle GiudaMichelle Giuda, who exited the top global communications and marketing post at Weber Shandwick in February 2018 to head the State Dept.'s PA strategy as assistant secretary, has returned to the Interpublic unit.

News of Firms: North 6th Agency's Matt Rizzetta Launches COVID CEO Pledge

Wed., Mar. 18, 2020

By Steve Barnes

https://www.odwyerpr.com/site_images/20200318150319_031820MattRizzetta.jpgNorth 6th Agency founder and CEO Matt Rizzetta launches the COVID CEO Pledge as a way to encourage corporate leaders to help lessen the effect of the crisis on employment and job retention... Intrado teams with Adobe to help marketing and PR teams track results... Believe Advertising & PR offers press release distribution service.

News Sites See Traffic Surge

Wed., Mar. 18, 2020

By Jon Gingerich

virusThe coronavirus pandemic has resulted in an explosion of web traffic to sites owned by online news publishers, according to recent media analysis data.

Cannes Cans Lions Until October

Wed., Mar. 18, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

CannesCannes Lions today pushed back its 2020 festival of creativity from June to October 26-30 due to the "challenging circumstances" presented by the coronavirus pandemic.