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On the Move: APCO Hires Zeno Group's Steve Earl; Haven Tower Names Larry Roth Advisory Board Chair; Stein IAS Makes Ed Davis VP-Client Services

Thu., May 30, 2019

By Steve Barnes

APCO Worldwide lures Zeno Group's Steve Earl with London managing director slot. He founded and served as managing director of Zeno's European operation... Haven Tower Group taps Larry Roth chair of its advisory board... Stein IAS of San Francisco makes Ed Davis VP-US client services. He joined from Fifth Ring, where he headed international client services, in April.

Advocacy Group Seeks Publicity, Social Media Help

Wed., May 29, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm BeachesThe Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches is looking for an agency specializing in publicity and social media to increase the organization’s visibility and attract new trustees and donors.

Ex-Sen. Heitkamp Aide Hits Breakwater

Wed., May 29, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Abbie McDonough, who was communications director for North Dakota’s Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp, has joined WPP’s Breakwater Strategy as VP.

FH Responds to Bayer Suspension

Tue., May 28, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

John SaundersFleishmanHillard CEO John Saunders released a statement today, saying clients have the right to "understand diverse perspectives before they engage." Bayer suspended FH two weeks ago because the firm compiled a dossier of about 200 politicians, journalists and scientists who expressed health concerns about Monsanto's Roundup weed killer.

Filmmaker Seeks PR to Protect Africa's Elephants

Tue., May 28, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Wild DazeFilmmaker Phyllis Stuart, whose Wild Daze documentary about the environmental threats posed to Africa and its wildlife population, is looking for a PR firm to help line up screenings of her work.

Instagram Drives Social Engagement

Tue., May 28, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

InstagramThe popularity of Instagram will account for a growing share of social media's future growth, according to a May eMarketer forecast.

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Facebook Shoots Itself in Foot, Again

Tue., May 28, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Nancy PelosiFacebook didn't need another headache, especially one created by a top executive's crazy defense of the social media site's decision to keep the infamous doctored video of Nancy Pelosi appearing drunk in distribution on its platform.

Data Reign as PR Faces Future Market Volatility

Tue., May 28, 2019

By Jon Gingerich, Kevin McCauley

May magazineThe challenge to provide definitive metrics that measure the reach, target and value of campaign efforts increasingly scattered across audiences and media channels arises as an overarching theme for the top-ranked firms in O’Dwyer’s 2019 Rankings of PR Firms.

Edelman Supports NYC EcoDev Group

Tue., May 28, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

EdelmanEdelman is providing PR support for New York City's beleaguered Economic Development Corp. in the aftermath of Amazon's high-profile abandonment of its massive Long Island City headquarters project.

Mississippi Seeks Strategic Tourism Plan

Tue., May 28, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

MTAThe Mississippi Tourism Association is looking for a consultant that can assess The Magnolia State’s current tourism sector and devise a long-term, strategic plan for strengthening the state’s tourism industry.

Krueger Joins APCO's Health Unit

Tue., May 28, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Mark KruegerMark Krueger, who ran his own healthcare constitutency relations consulting firm for 23 years before selling it in 2018, has joined APCO Worldwide as executive director in its New York office.

Memorial Day: A Moment to Praise, Think and Remember

Mon., May 27, 2019

By Robert Dilenschneider

Robert DilenschneiderAs we celebrate Memorial Day, barbecues and the start of summer, let us take a moment to remember the true meaning of this day and those who gave their lives for our enduring freedom.

Kivvit Reps Landlords in Rent Reform Fight

Fri., May 24, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Rich BambergerKivvit is representing the Alliance for Rental Excellence NY, a group backed by landlords and business owners, that seeks to thwart an overhaul of rent regulations in the Empire State.

Public NYC Rolls Out DEFY CBD Perfomance Drink

Fri., May 24, 2019

By Steve Barnes

DEFYPublic New York City is working with DEFY, the first mainstream hemp extract performance beverage specifically for athletes. NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis promotes product.