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Implementing the Ultimate Marketing Trifecta in Travel

Thu., Jul. 20, 2023

By Laura Davidson

Laura DavidsonIn the world of travel, where Gen Z and Millennial travelers reign supreme, speaking directly to this demographic through the trifecta of traditional PR, influencer marketing and social media marketing is a powerful way to connect with consumers across multiple angles.

Accounts in Transit: Hemsworth Communications Supports FANVEST.io

Thu., Jul. 20, 2023

By Steve Barnes

FanvestHemsworth Communications is engaged to craft a PR strategy for Bernoulli | Locke, which is launching FANVEST.io... 5WPR picks up Advantage car rental company... APO Group, a pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is appointed as official PR agency for the World Football Summit in Africa.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Byron Calamese

Thu., Jul. 20, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Byron Calamese, Mng. Dir., Zeno East, Zeno Group
Byron Calamese, managing director of Zeno East for Zeno Group, talks with Doug Simon about how PR pros can seize the opportunity presented by multicultural communications on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

On the Move: FTI Consulting Ups Bridges to Global M&A Chief

Thu., Jul. 20, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Edward BridgesFTI Consulting promotes Edward Bridges to global head of M&A and activism within its strategic communications segment... Luquire hires Beth Clayton as VP of public relations... Yahoo appoints Chipotle's Tressie Lieberman as CMO.

FGS Global Reps Targeted SoftwareOne

Thu., Jul. 20, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Software OneFGS Global represents SoftwareOne as the Swiss technology company receives its second unsolicited takeover offer from private equity firm Bain Capital.

Omnicom Posts 1.2% 2Q Growth

Wed., Jul. 19, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

John WrenOmnicom CEO John Wren reports 2Q revenues inched ahead by 1.2 percent to $3.6B. Operating income rose 1.7 percent to $550.7M.

Riverside Co. Wants Vaccination PR

Wed., Jul. 19, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

RiversideRiverside County, which is home to 2.4M southern Californians, is looking for a firm to develop a public health campaign that emphasizes the importance of getting COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.

Commentary

Go for the Jugular, Ron

Wed., Jul. 19, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Ron DeSantisFlorida's "woke warrior" has to stop pussyfooting around and go on the attack against Donald Trump... Special counsel Jack Smith hits the big time as National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum issues limited edition of Trump's nemesis... ESG champion BlackRock's Larry Fink rolls out the red carpet out for Saudi Aramco, the world's biggest fossil fuels company... Edelman, NYU Stern Center find out what works in sustainability messaging.

Accounts in Transit: Babbit Bodner Picks Up Honey Baked Ham

Wed., Jul. 19, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Honey BakedBabbit Bodner lands The Honey Baked Ham Company, taking over the account from Edelman... SourceCode Communications wins ReasonLabs, a cybersecurity company... Kafka Media Group partners with the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

On the Move: Evins Communications Ups Long to President

Wed., Jul. 19, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Jacqueline LongEvins Communications promotes Jacqueline Long to president... Hill+Knowlton Strategies hires Jenna Goldberg as director, energy + industrials... Pattern, a global ecommerce and marketplace acceleration platform, adds Amazon's Carolyn Sarnoff as CMO... BWH Hotels recruits Joelle Park as SVP and CMO.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Aaron Sherinian

Wed., Jul. 19, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Aaron Sherinian, Sr. VP, Deseret Management Corp.
Deseret Management Corporation senior VP Aaron Sherinian talks with Doug Simon about the "deforestation" of local news and the role that discussions about faith can have in building a sense of community in a polarized world on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

BGR Covers DC for UK AI Leader

Wed., Jul. 19, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

AdargaBGR Government Affairs has signed on to provide DC coverage for Adarga, a top British AI software company that serves the defense and national security sectors.

Marana Wants EcoDev/Tourism PR Plan

Tue., Jul. 18, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

MaranaMarana, a fast growing town of 55K people northwest of Tucson, is looking for a firm to create an economic and tourism development plan.

GM Picks DeGreve for Top Marketing Post

Tue., Jul. 18, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Norm de GreveNorm de Greve, who has been CMO at CVS Health since 2015, is taking the top marketing job at General Motors, effective July 31.

Navigating the New PR Landscape

Tue., Jul. 18, 2023

By Kerry Anne Watson

Kerry Anne WatsonA list of 10 emerging trends and developments that are currently shaping the future of the public relations industry.

Golin's Morgan Moves to FTI Consulting

Tue., Jul. 18, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Jane MorganJane Morgan, who was managing director of Golin Hong Kong and head of client services for the APAC region, has joined FTI Consulting.