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Guidelines Push Transparency for Political Ads

Tue., Jun. 4, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Political adThe Digital Advertising Alliance says it will begin enforcing its new transparency guidelines for political advertisers, including use of the “Political Ad” icon, on Nov. 1.

Qorvis’ Masters Moves to BIO

Mon., Jun. 3, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Rich MastersRich Masters, executive VP at Qorvis Communications, is taking the top public affairs post at BIO, trade group of biotechnology companies and academic institutions, on June 17.

LGBTQ Pride Takes Year-Long Commitment

Mon., Jun. 3, 2019

By Erica Ciszek

Erica CiszekWhile June is LGBTQ Pride month, the true test of an organization’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is what it does the other 11 months out of the year.

Has Media Time Peaked?

Mon., Jun. 3, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

ScreensA recent report suggests that the total amount of time Americans spend daily with media may have plateaued.

McLarty Inks Mauritius for UK Border Dispute

Mon., Jun. 3, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Richard BurtMcLarty Inbound is providing strategic communications and advisory services to the African island nation of Mauritius, which is seeking global recognition of its sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago.

What Mailchimp Changes Mean for Digital Marketing

Mon., Jun. 3, 2019

By Ronn Torossian

Ronn TorossianEmail marketing service Mailchimp is expanding its platform to provide a full suite of marketing services, signaling a shift within the digital marketing landscape.

Digital Pro Sinovic Joins Rep. Clarke

Fri., May 31, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Sarah SinovicSarah Sinovic, who had been running her own PA, branding and digital marketing firm in Washington, has joined Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette Clarke's office as communications and digital director.

DisposeRX Enlists BGR In War Vs. Opioids

Fri., May 31, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

DIsposeRXBGR Government Affairs is working with DisposeRX, which believes its in-house drug disposal packets can play a major role in combatting the nation's opioid epidemic that kills 130 Americans each day.

Brands Evolve with Pride

Fri., May 31, 2019

By Jim Joseph

Jim JosephAs the nation prepares to celebrate Pride Month, BCW global president Jim Joseph, who created the first consumer print ad targeted at the gay market, charts how companies have evolved to embrace the entire LGBT+ spectrum.

Accounts in Transit: Huge Picks Up Pantone; Bob Gold & Assocs. Wins Anthem Sports & Entertainment; Adam Ritchie Lands Born Free; Hawkins International Handles UK's Etc. Venues As It Opens in NYC

Fri., May 31, 2019

By Steve Barnes

PantoneHuge picks up Pantone, leading provider of color specification and workflow tools, for its "earned-first" creative campaigns... Bob Gold & Associates scoops up corporate communications duties for Anthem Sports & Entertainment... Adam Ritchie Brand Direction wins born free, a direct-to-consumer baby essentials... Hawkins International handles British events firm, etc. venues, as it opens Madison Ave outpost.

42 West Calls Off Elephant Hunt PR

Thu., May 30, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Operation Jumbo Slaughter42 West has ended its PR push to justify the Government of Botswana's effort to cull its elephant herd, which has grown in population from the 20,000s during the 1970s to 135K today.

New Mountain Capital Invests in W20 Group

Thu., May 30, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

New Mountain Capital, New York private equity firm with $20B assets, is investing in W2O Group as CEO Jim Weiss plots the next phase of growth for the San Francisco-based healthcare PR firm.

Sard Verbinnen Drives Fiat Chrysler’s Renault Bid

Thu., May 30, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Chrysler RenaultSard Verbinnen & Co. is handling US media duties for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ 50/50 merger offer to France’s Groupe Renault to create the world’s No. 3 automotive company, ahead of General Motors.

Commentary

Mueller Time Would Make Compelling Congressional TV

Thu., May 30, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Robert MuellerRobert Mueller may not have the most dyanamic personality but nationally televised Congressional hearings featuring the now former special counsel telling Americans what is in his Report would be must-see TV and a huge public service.