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The Tired Trend of the 'Anti-Woke' Brand

Wed., Jul. 5, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Jon GingerichCelebrities, brands and media personalities are now cashing in on the recent public backlash to "wokeness," which has become the latest—and dumbest—development this year in our ongoing culture wars.

Accounts in Transit: Marino Scoops Up Fabbri

Wed., Jul. 5, 2023

By Steve Barnes

FabbriMarino adds Fabbri, which produces Italian Amarena cherries, strawberries and ginger immersed in all-natural syrup, to its roster of consumer food brands... SourceCode Communications is chosen as US communications agency of record for Elfster, an online community for gift giving, wish lists, and secret santa gift exchanges... On Ideas is selected as agency of record by Chiles Hospitality.

On the Move: Con Ed's Kimball Takes Gov Relations Post at NYU

Wed., Jul. 5, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Kyle KimballNYU hires Con Ed's Kyle Kimball, former president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, to serve as VP of government relations and community engagement, effective Aug. 1... Muck Rack names Lisa Landa as its first chief marketing officer... Rivian Automotive, which designs, develops and manufactures electric vehicles and accessories, brings on Meta VP of executive & product communications Sarah O'Brien as chief communications officer.

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Supremes Give Jolt to 'Sleepy Joe'

Fri., Jun. 30, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

SupremesThe Supreme Court's conservative decisions on affirmative action, student loan debt relief and gay rights will pave the way to a Democratic blowout in 2024... Kudos for Mike Pence for surprise trip to Ukraine despite slipping GOP support for embattled country.

Accounts in Transit: Kahn Media Rides With Greener Powersports

Fri., Jun. 30, 2023

By Steve Barnes

GreengerKahn Media signs on to represent Greenger Powersports, which makes electric motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes... Virgo PR lands Prep Super League, a spring football league for top high school players... K+J Agency picks up La Bastille, maker of cast metal countertops, range hoods, wall panels, and custom furnishings.

News of Firms: CyberRisk Alliance Acquires LaunchTech

Fri., Jun. 30, 2023

By Steve Barnes

CyberRiskCyberRisk Alliance, a business intelligence company serving cybersecurity clients, acquires LaunchTech Communications... FINN Partners and the Future Communicators Foundation award Alise Sloan the FINN Partners FCF Scholarship in Public Relations and Journalism at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University... Penta unveilsits global artificial intelligence task force.

Saudis Boost Teneo's Pay 60%

Thu., Jun. 29, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

SaudiSaudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund boosts Teneo Strategy's 2023 retainer 60 percent to $4.3M as the firm is to "tackle many tasks at once," according to its federal filing.

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Former BKLYN Congressman Towns Reps 2U

Thu., Jun. 29, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Ed TownsFormer Brooklyn Congressman Edolphus Towns represents 2U Inc. the online higher education company that has partnered with Morehouse College on the Morehouse Online offering.

News of Firms: Antenna Group Opens in London

Thu., Jun. 29, 2023

By Steve Barnes

AntennaAntenna Group opens a London office to support clients investing in the UK and European markets.... The Worldcom Public Relations Group adds Paues Åberg Communications of Sweden and LRM Comunicaciones of Chile... History Factory launches a new brand and website.

Accounts in Transit: Magrino Reps Jerry Rice

Thu., Jun. 29, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Jerry RiceMagrino breaks into the sports sector with its representation of NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice... Haberman is collaborating with Egglife Foods on an integrated marketing and advertising campaign for egglife, a brand of wraps made with egg whites... Jeff Dezen Public Relations adds Rebel Rabbit, a Greenville, SC-based cannabis-infused seltzer company.

On the Move: Marqeta Taps Ford Vet Crawford as CMO

Thu., Jun. 29, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Karna CrawfordMarqeta, a card issuing platform, appoints Karna Crawford as CMO. Crawford was previously head of US marketing at Ford... Invariant adds former press secretary for the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Caroline Ponseti as a communications strategist... Gannett hires Chris Cho as president of digital marketing solutions... TobinLeff, a mergers and acquisition advisory and exit planning consulting firm, brings on Airfoil Group co-founder Janet Tyler as a partner.

Edelman Cuts 240 People

Wed., Jun. 28, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Richard EdelmanEdelman is cutting 240 employees or about four percent of its workforce to cope with the cooling down of the PR sector, according to a memo from CEO Richard Edelman.