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Breaking Through the Clutter

Fri., Nov. 22, 2019

By Brian Sinderson

Brian SindersonGenerating marketing insights begins with engaging the right audiences with the right story.

Utah Seeks EcoDev Push for Region Around Ex-Prison

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

MountainUtah is looking to hire a PR firm for a strategic communications program to promote the Point of the Mountain area, a region that includes the relocating state prison. Sees potential for tech-driven economic powerhouse.

Google, FB Threaten Human Rights—Amnesty Int'l

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

AmnestyAmnesty International charges "surveillance-based" business model of Google and Facebook threatens the human rights of a third of the globe's population that rely on their services.

Local Newsroom Losses Reach ‘Crisis’ Levels

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

PEN AmericaThe loss of local newsrooms in communities across the country now amounts to a state of crisis for American democracy, according to a new PEN America report.

Commentary

Porter Novelli's CMS Headache

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Seema VermaPorter Novelli may need a check-up following reports that subcontractors on its big Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services account focused attention of buffing image of CMS head... Hats off to Chick-fil-A for ending funding for anti-LGBTQ groups as chicken chain moves into more liberal enclaves.

Qatar Taps Former US Ambassador Untermeyer

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Chase UntermeyerQatar has hired its former US ambassador Chase Untermeyer to a one-year $180K contract to foster trade with the US and bolster cultural and academic ties with the Lone Star State.

People: PAN Communications Hires Sian Kilgour for UK Client Services

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Sian KilgourPAN Communications hires Sian Kilgour to serve as director of client services in the firm’s UK office, a newly created role... O’Connell & Goldberg Public Relations ups Matt Levinson to chief operating officer... IPREX names Sarah Munnik Asia-Pacific regional president.

McKinsey Pro Holen Moves to Miles Group/TMG

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Endre HolanEndre Holen, who led management consultant McKinsey's global technology, media & telecom practice, signs with Miles Group/TMG as managing director.

Accounts: LaVoieHealthScience Lands TFF Pharmaceuticals

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

By Steve Barnes

TFFLaVoieHealthScience lands investor relations and corporate communications duties for TFF Pharmaceuticals... Fish Consulting partners withFranworth, a franchise-focused growth equity firm that specializes in mentoring and supporting emerging and mature franchisors... MMGY Global works with Colorado Tourism Office as it shifts the focus of its “Come To Life” campaign.

Authenticity, Compliance Top Concerns for Micro-Influencers

Thu., Nov. 21, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

InfluencerThe prevalence and popularity of the fast-growing micro-influencer marketing segment will only continue to gain speed in 2020, according to a global study of micro-influencers conducted by SocialPubli.com.

Capital Pride Alliance Seeks Marketing Partner

Wed., Nov. 20, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Capital PrideThe Capital Pride Alliance is looking for a marketing partner to promote revenue-generating events and to expand its brand via traditional and social media.

Edelman Guides Fat Tire Sale to Japan's Kirin

Wed., Nov. 20, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

New BegiumEdelman is handling New Belgium Brewing’s acquisition by Japan’s Kirin Holding Co. Ltd. The nation's No. 4 craft beer company has breweries in Fort Collins (CO) and Ashville (NC).

News of Firms: GCI Health Helps Women Deal With Stress

Wed., Nov. 20, 2019

By Steve Barnes

HealthiHerGCI Health gets involved in project to help women cope with the growing amount of stress in their lives... AMP3 Public Relations launches Impact division to work with sustainable and philanthropic brands... Vested's investments group supports U-Nest, an app that helps parents save for their kids' college education.

AI in PR: Liberty from the Shackles of the Mundane

Wed., Nov. 20, 2019

By Heather Kernahan

Heather KernahanFor years, tech trend mavens and workplace futurologists have been throwing predictions about AI around like confetti at a wedding. AI is going to do X, machine learning will reshape Y. Wrapped up in this have been fears regarding mass layoffs amid gloomy prognostications of careers automated to extinction. But are these worries warranted?

Ex-Rep. Gordon Stars in TikTok's DC Push

Tue., Nov. 19, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Bart GordonFormer Congressman Bart Gordon represents Beijing-headquartered ByteDance, parent company of Chinese social media darling TikTok, which is trying to fend off US sanctions.

Rubenstein PR Updates Burrelles' Image

Tue., Nov. 19, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

BurrellsRubenstein PR has picked up Burrelles, which was founded in 1888 as a press clipping bureau, to promote its transformation into cutting-edge technology, custom publishing, social media monitoring and analytics powerhouse.