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SUNY Seeks PR Support

Wed., Jun. 19, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

SUNYThe State University of New York has issued an RFP for public relations firms that can provide services and support assisting the 64-campus college system’s communications strategy.

Consumers Still Prefer Print

Wed., Jun. 19, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

magazinesAn overwhelming majority of Americans cite print as the preferred medium for reading books, magazines and newspapers, and about a third now believe they’re suffering from “digital overload,” according to a recent survey.

Commentary

People Are Dodging Online News

Wed., Jun. 19, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

ReutersA growing number of people in the digital world actively avoid news sites, according to a survey by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University.

St Louis Community Improvement District Issues RFP

Wed., Jun. 19, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

St LouisThe Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District has issued RFPs for PR services and political consulting in connection with the strategic planning for the future of the non-profit group.

News of Firms: Hall+Co. Established in Toronto; Hemsworth Communications Opens in Napa Valley; Maverick PR Formed in Denver

Wed., Jun. 19, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Lowell HallHall+Co. has been established after a rebranding and dissolve of Toronto-based Ireland+Hall Communications Inc... Hemsworth Communications is opening a Northern California office in Napa Valley. The launch of the office will be overseen by Charlene Peters... Maverick Public Relations has been launched in Denver by Shawna Seldon McGregor, a former senior vice president at The Rosen Group.

T-Mobile Places Call to Ex-Congressman Wynn

Tue., Jun. 18, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Albert WynnFormer Maryland Congressman Albert Wynn is representing T-Mobile as it works to merge with Sprint to create the No. 2 wireless carrier.

Commentary

'Scared' of Trump's Re-Election

Tue., Jun. 18, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Kevin McCauleyA sizable chunk of America is going to be "scared" if Donald Trump wins re-election, according to a poll conducted by Fox News.

On the Move: Dix & Eaton Hires Melody Caraballo, Tom Wells; Zilker Media Ups Paige Velasquez to CEO; Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB Names Kara Franker Marcomm Czar; Shatterproof Taps Kirsten Seckler PR Chief

Tue., Jun. 18, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Melody CaraballoDix & Eaton has brought on Melody Caraballo, founder of Harmonious Marketing, as digital marketing manager and Tom Wells, RadiumOne alum, as digital media manager... Zilker Media promotes brand strategy director Paige Velasquez to CEO as founder Rusty Shelton will continue as chairman. Nichole Williams upped to Velasquez's old spot... Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB names Kara Franker senior VP-marketing & communications... Shatterproof, a nonprofit organization that addresses the addiction crisis in America, has appointed Kirsten Seckler chief marketing and communications officer. Seckler spent more than 20 years at Special Olympics.

Rogers Takes Top Advocacy Post at CompTIA

Tue., Jun. 18, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Cinnamon RogersCinnamon Rogers, who most recently was senior VP-government affairs at Telecommunications Industry Assn., has moved to Computing Technology Industry Assn. as executive VP for public advocacy.

WPP Sells The Farm

Tue., Jun. 18, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Mark ReadWPP chief Mark Read is ironing out a deal to sell The Farm, film/TV post-production unit, to US-based Picture Shop, according to the Times of London.

Journalist Gunned Down in Mexico

Tue., Jun. 18, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Norma SarabiaNorma Sarabia, a correspondent for Mexican newspaper Tabasco Hoy, was shot to death outside her home on June 11, according to the paper.

New Mexico Releases Tourism RFP

Mon., Jun. 17, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

NMTDThe New Mexico Tourism Department has floated an $11M, multi-year RFP for advertising agencies that can promote tourism in the state and build on the success of its New Mexico True brand.