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Go Seahawks!

Thu., Jan. 30, 2020

By Steve Barnes

Super BowlWhile the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will be facing off in Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV, the Seattle Seahawks take the prize for top net favorability rating among NFL fans, according to a new study from Morning Consult.

Google Hit for Promoting Climate Change Denial

Wed., Jan. 29, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Kathy CastorCongresswoman Kathy Castor wants Google CEO Sundar Pichai to “stop promoting climate denial and misinformation videos” on the company’s YouTube platform.

The CEO’s Role in a Crisis

Wed., Jan. 29, 2020

By Ashley McCown, T.J. Winick

Ashley McCown & TJ WinickTo speak or not to speak: should your CEO be your spokesperson in a crisis?

Media Maneuvers: BBC to Ax 450 Newsroom Staffers

Wed., Jan. 29, 2020

By Steve Barnes

Fran UnsworthThe BBC is getting rid of 450 newsroom employees and will shift two-thirds of remaining staff outside of London by 2027... Craig Newmark Philanthropies is donating $1 million to ProPublica to support the organization’s Electionland collaboration and related national and local reporting on voting issues around the 2020 U.S. elections... BuzzFeed editor-in-chief Ben Smith is heading to the New York Times as the paper’s media columnist.

Lee Enterprises Buys Buffett’s Newspapers

Wed., Jan. 29, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Warren BuffettLee Enterprises is buying Berkshire-Hathaway’s newspaper group of 30 dailies that is spearheaded by The Buffalo News for $140M in cash.

Accounts in Transit: Marino Adds New York City Hospitality Alliance

Wed., Jan. 29, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

NYCHAMarino adds The New York City Hospitality Alliance, advocacy group for restaurants, bars, nightlife venues and hotels... French/West/Vaughan lands RealEats meal delivery service... William Mills Agency picks up Trustgrid, online security for banking data.

On the Move: SHIFT Shifts Perkins to Managing Director Slot

Wed., Jan. 29, 2020

By Steve Barnes

Annie PerkinsSHIFT Communications promotes Annie Perkins tomanaging director – East, leading client teams and operations in Boston and New York... Heart+Mind Strategies names Mike Dabadie CEO... PETERMAYER ups Michelle Edelman to agency president.

Pensacola Int'l Airport Flies Out RFP

Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Pensacola Int'l AirportPensacola, the westernmost city on Florida's Panhandle, is offering a three-year marketing communications contract to promote its airport.

BoJo Aide Bounces to H+K

Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Geraint EvansGeraint Evans, who was an advisor to now UK prime minister Boris Johnson, has joined Hill+Knowlton Strategies as strategy director of public affairs in London.

Esposito Named To Lead NYPD Communications

Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

By Steve Barnes

Richard EspositoRichard Esposito, a reporter and editor whose experience includes stints at ABC, NBC, Newsday, the New York Daily News and the New York Post, has been named to the top spot in the NYPD’s press office.

Losing That 2020 Vision Trope

Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

By Jack Hughes

Jack HughesCountless companies and organizations have used the year 2020 as a thematic anchor for their strategic plans. Yet, with 2020 now upon us, that popular optical allusion will soon no longer be available to global management and marketing teams. Here are some ideas for replacing it.

Ex-Trump Aide to Squire Ukraine Group in US

Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Ukraine HoaxZeppelin Communications managing director Michael Caputo, who led Trump's primary campaign in New York State, signs on help organize a working visit to DC for a delegation from Ukraine's Institute for Democracy and Development.

Liberty, SC Seeks Branding Assistance

Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

By Jon Gingerich

LibertyLiberty, South Carolina, is accepting qualifications from agencies that can assist in the development of a vision for the city as well as provide marketing services that promote that vision.

Baglivo Enrolls at Pace

Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

Mary BaglivoMary Baglivo, one-time CEO Americas for Saatchi & Saatchi, has joined Pace University as chief marketing officer and VP-university relations.