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Boeing’s Ongoing PR Nightmare

Mon., Nov. 11, 2019

By Ronn Torossian

Ronn TorossianWhy Boeing’s handling of the problems surrounding its 737 Max aircraft may go down as the biggest PR disaster of 2019.

AL Corrections Dept. Issues Marketing RFP

Fri., Nov. 8, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

ADOC The Alabama Department of Corrections is looking for an agency that can provide PR and marketing services for an array of campaigns and community relations projects.

Nelson Exits Publicis for Edelman

Fri., Nov. 8, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Melissa NelsonMelissa Nelson, who headed Publicis Groupe's Seattle outpost for the past three years, is switching to Edelman as Pacific Northwest president.

Fox Bites Rupe's Comp

Fri., Nov. 8, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Rupert MurdochFox Corp. sliced 88-year-old chairman Rupert Murdoch's total compensation package 14.3 percent to $42.156,115 during fiscal 2019. Son & CEO Lachlan also took a hit.

‘Legacy,’ the Dirtiest Word in Tech

Fri., Nov. 8, 2019

By Curtis Sparrer

Curtis SparrerToo many entrepreneurs make missteps when talking about their business, often using words and phrases that have the effect of making their company sound more status quo than innovative. One term in particular has become the ultimate tech company takedown, and it’s time we talk about it.

Cision Posts 4.7% Q3 Growth

Fri., Nov. 8, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Kevin AkeroydCision registered a 4.7 percent spurt in Q3 revenues to $185.7M and a $2.4M profit compared to a year ago $6.2M loss as the PR/marketing software company prepares to revert to private ownership.

Wells Fargo Deposits PA Duties with Obama’s COS Daley

Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Bill DaleyEmbattled Wells Fargo has named Bill Daley, who was president Obama’s chief of staff and president Clinton’s commerce secretary, vice chairman of public affairs and member of the operating committee effective Nov. 13.

Brodeur Hires Beaudoin for Purpose Push

Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Scott BeaudoinScott Beaudoin, a veteran of global brand building and purpose-led communications, is the head of Brodeur Partners’ new global social purpose & sustainability practice.

The ‘Lopsided’ State of Tech PR

Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

By Dan Garza

Dan GarzaTech companies are throwing unprecedented dollars at trade shows as a way to conduct PR, curry favor with prospective customers and grab as many sales leads as possible. But what about other stakeholders? Are you effectively telling them about how important your company and technology is to keep your stock value healthy?

Ballard's Bondi to Handle Impeachment Messaging

Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Pam BondiPam Bondi, former Florida attorney general who joined the Sunshine State's Ballard Partners in January, is expected to take a communications post at the White House and work on impeachment messaging.

Loch Succeeds Altheide as COO at G&S

Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Ron LochRon Loch has been named chief operations officer of G&S Business Communications. Loch will take over from Jeff Altheide, who is set to retire at the end of 2020.

Seven Letter Launches Digital Offering; HCB Health Opens in Parsippany

Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Seven LetterSeven Letter has launched Seven Letter Labs, a digital communications offering resulting from its acquisition of digital strategy firm Tessio Labs... HCB Health has opened an office in Parsippany, NJ, joining its existing locations in Austin, TX and Chicago.. Greenough Brand Storytellers links with kdm communications to share best practices.

Newsrooms Disproportionately Coastal

Thu., Nov. 7, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

newsroomNew York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are home to nearly a quarter of the nation’s newsroom employees, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.

MMGY NJF Wins Travel Texas Pitch

Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Travel TexasMMGY NJF has notched the Travel Texas account in a competitive pitch to promote the Lone Star State's "Let's Texas" marketing campaign.

Hayden to Handle Comms for BAE Systems

Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Caitlin HaydenEdelman and White House vet Caitlin Hayden joins aerospace company BAE Systems as senior vice president of communications.

Commentary

Public Impeachment Hearings Will Be Must-See TV

Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

TrumpPublic hearings of Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry set for next week will hike public support for the process... Civil unrest and political instabliity are toughest crisis situations in the global travel market, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.

How to Respond to Twitter’s Political Ad Ban

Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

By Ron Bonjean

Ron BonjeanTwitter’s recent decision to ban political advertising has left many companies, trade associations and advocacy groups wondering how the move will impact their ability to connect with stakeholders.