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CEOs are expected to play more starring roles in live social videos in 2019, according to a survey by D S Simon Media. (Email address for survey results updated 12/3).
When it comes to reconciling free markets, technological innovation and personal digital privacy, it’s clear that Wall Street, Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill have a long way to go. For PR practitioners, it can be a rocky and sometimes challenging landscape to navigate. One thing we can agree on is the need for more transparency among all parties.
Andy Beck, a former PA director for the U.S. Department of Energy, has joined kglobal, where he’s been named managing director.
Offensive comments made by a CEO are far less likely to impact consumers’ perceptions of a company than any number of other trespasses, according to a report that ranked what public scandals upset consumers most.
The Cruise Lines International Assn. has recruited Kelly Craighead, who was deputy assistant secretary for travel/tourism in the Commerce Dept., as president effective Jan. 1.
"Fox & Friends" allowed ex-EPA administrator Scott Pruitt to pre-approve interview script... Emerson Collective buys Pop-Up Magazine Productions... Bustle Digital closes in on Mic.
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has signed a pact with Edelman to promote the UAE’s largest city as a tourism and investment destination among U.S. travelers.
To RFP or not to RFP, that usually isn’t the question. But maybe it should be.
Brand USA is looking for a PR firm to handle a nearly $600K PR push in Korea to promote America as a premier travel destination with many unique experiences.
Mike Fernandez, most recently CEO of Burson-Marsteller prior to its merger with Cohn & Wolfe, has joined Llorente & Cuenta as CEO of its US operations.
‘Tis the season. It’s a good time for brands and organizations to think about more effective ways to communicate with their constituents via live events and conferences.
Hill+Knowlton Strategies ups Simon Whitehead to UK CEO... APCO Worldwide promotes trio to head North America health, crisis and energy groups... Slowey/McManus Communications promotes Katie Kinne to VP.
Juul Labs, which faces public backlash over rise in teenage vaping, recruits Empire Consulting to deal with legislative, FDA push to tighten sales of e-cigarettes, vaping products.
Tech PR pros and subject matter experts and work well together, but cooperation often fails when one party often doesn’t know the role the other is supposed to play.
Diffusion adds Alice, platform that lets hotels manage staff work and guest communications... J. Walcher Communications picks up Greystar, real estate developer, and Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, San Diego nonprofit... Adam Ritchie Brand Direction lands Life Alive, organic food chain.
Conde Nast, which is hemorrhaging red ink, is parting ways with CEO Bob Sauerberg as part of a corporate overhaul.
Barnes & Thornburg has picked up government relations work for Hungary's Washington embassy, primarily in the areas of religious freedom and immigration.
Avenir Global of Montreal acquires Britain's Cherry... LifeSci PR hires Jessica Snider as director of social/digital media unit... Impact PR & Communications launches digital unit.
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