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Tim Bell Must Be Spinning in His Grave

Wed., Sep. 18, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Tim BellTim Bell, who lived by the credo that morality is for priests, not PR men, must be spinning in his grave upon news that global PR firms rejected the opportunity to handle a multi-million-dollar branding campaign for Hong Kong.

PR Pros Play Big Role in Putting D&I Plans in Place

Wed., Sep. 18, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Weber Shandwick study on diversity and inclusion efforts at companiesCommunications and marketing professionals play a large role in the implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts at companies, according to a new report released by Weber Shandwick.

Business Travel Expenses

Wed., Sep. 18, 2019

By Richard Goldstein

Richard GoldsteinA breakdown of current federal tax rules regarding reimbursement for business travel expenses.

Big Biz Urges Congress to Challenge Trump on Tariffs

Wed., Sep. 18, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

National Foreign Trade CouncilThe National Foreign Council today urged Congress to stand up to president Trump by conducting oversight to ensure that his tariff policy serves the overall national interest.

On the Move: H+K Ups Maria Kuzkina to PBN CEO; Amendola Communs. Promotes Marcia Rhodes to VP; Signal Group Picks Charles Cooper, Elizabeth Northrop, John Procter for MD Posts

Wed., Sep. 18, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Maria KuzkinaHill+Knowlton Strategies promotes Maria Kuzkina to CEO of PBN H+K, which serves clients in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other countries of the former Soviet Union... Amendola Communications ups Marcia Rhodes to VP... Signal Group names Charles Cooper;MD/chair of the firm’s advocacy group and Elizabeth Northrup and John Procter MDs/co-chairs of its communications arm.

Ex-Aide to Sen. Graham Speaks for Qatar

Wed., Sep. 18, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Lindsey GrahamQatar’s Washington embassy has hired Neale Creek, a firm co-founded by a longtime aide to Sen. Lindsey Graham, to improve bilateral relations with the US and develop investment and business opportunities.

Amazon's Benson Succeeds Schweitzer at CBS

Wed., Sep. 18, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Mike BensonMike Benson of Amazon Studios is joining the CBS network to succeed long-time marketing chief George Schweitzer at end of 2019-2020 TV season.

Cokie Roberts Dies at 75

Tue., Sep. 17, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Cokie RobertsCokie Roberts, one of what a colleague called “The Founding Mothers of NPR,” as well as a longtime anchor and political correspondent for ABC News, has died of complications from breast cancer. Roberts was 75.

Travelers Want Immersive Experiences

Tue., Sep. 17, 2019

By Steve Barnes

MMGY Global Portrait of American Travelers Survey 2019-2020An increasing number of Americans want to spend their vacation time immersing themselves in a different culture, according to a new survey from MMGY Global.

Juul's Corporate Image Goes Up in Smoke

Tue., Sep. 17, 2019

By Steve Barnes

JuulE-cigarette company Juul Labs has seen its corporate image take a big hit over the past year—sinking to the next to last spot out of more than 3,000 brands in a new survey from Morning Consult.

Patrón, Grey Goose CMO Joins Cannabis Company

Mon., Sep. 16, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

Lee ApplbaumLee Applbaum, former marketing chief for spirits giant Bacardi Limited, has joined global cannabis company Surterra Wellness, where he’s been named CMO.

Sen. Warren Seeks to End 'Weaponization' of Lobbying

Mon., Sep. 16, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Elizabeth WarrenSenator Elizabeth Warren wants to expand the definition of lobbying to cover anybody who is paid to influence lawmakers, as part of her drive to end the "weaponization" of lobbying where corporate interests trump the fundamental promise of US democracy that every voice matters.