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Wildfire’s Prosser Catches on at Berlin Rosen

Wed., Apr. 3, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Erica ProsserBerlin Rosen has named Erica Prosser, who was VP at political campaign firm Wildfire Contact, senior VP in its Los Angeles campaign and creative service practice.

Next 15's PR Group Slips 1.1%

Tue., Apr. 2, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Richard EyreNext Fifteen Communications Group reported a 1.1 percent dip in PR revenues to $173.2.M for the 12-month period ended Jan. 31, a year of restructuring that featured the merger of tech firms Text100 and Bite to form Archetype.

Democrats Probe PN's $2.25M CMS Pact

Tue., Apr. 2, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesFour Democratic leaders have formally asked for a probe into whether funds from Porter Novelli's $2.25M contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services flowed to Republican communications consultants to burnish the brand of CMS administrator Seema Verma.

Ski Utah Issues Media Relations RFI

Tue., Apr. 2, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

Ski UtahSki Utah wants to gather input from agencies with strong media relations capabilities specializing in snow sports/tourism in regards to a forthcoming campaign to drive brand awareness for Utah's ski and snowboard industry.

PR's Role in a Recession

Tue., Apr. 2, 2019

By Evan Goldberg

Evan GoldbergRecession fears often lead to slashed PR initiatives, so the burden is on both agencies and internal communicators to convince stakeholders of the many benefits of continuing to execute PR at a high level during a downturn.

Travatello Keeps GENYOUth's Marketing Fit

Tue., Apr. 2, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Lisa TravatelloLisa Travatello, who has more than 25 years of marketing experience gained from stints at Burson-Marsteller, Weber Shandwick and Edelman, has joined GENYOUth, non-profit dedicated to youth fitness, as chief marketing officer.

Joele Frank Plays Defense For GameStop

Mon., Apr. 1, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Game StopJoele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher is working with GameStop as the troubled video game/consumer electronics retailer irons out a deal to ward off a proxy fight with Hestia Capital Partners and Permit Enterprise Capital Partners.

Khashoggi’s Fiancee Gets DC Support

Mon., Apr. 1, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Jamal KhashoggiKilpatrick Townsend Stockton has signed on with Democracy in the Arab World Now to promote Jamal Khashoggi's effort to promote freedom in the Middle East. He's the Saudi Arabia dissident and Washington Post contributor who was tortured, murdered and dismembered by Saudi agents in Istanbul. The campaign is on behalf of Khashoggi's fiancee.

Digitalization is PR’s Top Challenge

Mon., Apr. 1, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

IPRNProviding digital services remains one of PR’s greatest goals and challenges, according to a survey of member agencies by International Public Relations Network.

TIAA's Palmer Shifts to AIG

Mon., Apr. 1, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Betsy PalmerBetsy Palmer has joined American International Group, Inc. as senior vice president and chief marketing strategy, communications and industry leadership officer, AIG Life & Retirement.

Huawei’s PR Headache Worsens

Mon., Apr. 1, 2019

By Ronn Torossian

Ronn TorossianRecently unveiled court documents regarding the December arrest of Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng add new embarrassing details to the Chinese telecommunications giant’s ongoing reputation woes.

On the Move: Sabrina Levine Communications Adds Vet Karen Amster-Young; International Dairy Foods Assn. Recruits Matt Herrick: French|West|Vaughan Ups Kristen Levine

Mon., Apr. 1, 2019

By Steve Barnes

Karen Amster-YoungSabrina Levine Communications names PR veteran Karen Amster-Young to strategic advisor team... International Dairy Foods Assn. names Matt Herrick to senior VP-executive & strategic communications, a new post. He joins from Rockefeller Foundation... French|West|Vaughan ups Kristen Levine to president of FWV Fetching, pet and veterinary practice. She founded Fetching, which F|W|V acquired in 2017.

Columbia, SC Library Foundation Seeks Brand Support

Fri., Mar. 29, 2019

By Jon Gingerich

Richland LibraryA nonprofit organization that raises awareness and financial support for Columbia, South Carolina’s Richland Library is seeking proposals from agencies that can develop a brand strategy and supporting marketing materials.