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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.

NYT Shows Digital Subs Gain, Profit Dip; Fox Adds 3 TV Stations

Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

By Steve Barnes

NY TImesNew York Times reports strong growth in digital subscriptions but lower ad revenues, operating profit... Fox Corp. picks up three TV stations from Nexstar Media Group... NBCUniversal global distribution & international chair Kevin MacLellan is leaving company.

Influencers Top Celebrities in Moving Products

Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

By Steve Barnes

influencersFor young consumers, the effect of influencers is already strong and is likely to increase in the years to come, according to a new study from Morning Consult.

Local News Beats National News for Trust

Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

Local newsAmericans trust reporting by news outlets in the communities where they live far more than their national news counterparts.

Top Ten Movies That Did PR for Real Brands

Wed., Nov. 6, 2019

By Adam Dickter

Adam DickterOn November 15, “Ford v Ferrari” will roar into theaters, packing a publicity boost for two great global auto brands right on the marquee. Here's a Top Ten list of films in which a brand played a starring role.

Sunset Valley Seeks Retail Buzz

Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

sSunset Valley, the city-within-a-city surrounded by Austin, TX, is looking for a PR firm to improve its attraction as a retail destination.

Shirley & Banister PA Rebrands; BCW Plants CyberTree

Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Shirley & BanisterShirley & Banister Public Affairs, conservative powerhouse firm, has rebranded as Shirley Banister McVicker Public Affairs to reflect the contributions of 20-year veteran Kevin McVicker... BCW plants BCW CyberTREE to focus on cybersecurity crisis communications response... Prosek Partners launches HR Special Situations Practice Group... Bastion Collective, of Australia, acquires db5, consumer insights consultancy in New York and Los Angeles.

Nov. Technology PR Update

Tue., Nov. 5, 2019

By John O'Dwyer

O'Dwyer's November '19 Technology PR MagazineOur annual technology PR issue features profiles of 36 firms, advice and strategy from leading thought leaders and O'Dwyer's exclusive ranking of the top tech PR firms by net fee income.