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On the Move: CLYDE Ups Dashevsky to SVP-PA

Thu., Jul. 13, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Lilia DashevskyCLYDE promotes Lilia Dashevsky to SVP of public affairs... Target Corporation ups Lisa Roath to executive VP and CMO... Element Biosciences appoints Edwin Hauw as SVP of marketing and product management... Newsroom PR, which specializes in securing press coverage for legal pros and other professionals, brings on Jennifer London.

Accounts in Transit: Warner Communications Picks Up Middlesex Mediation

Thu., Jul. 13, 2023

By Steve Barnes

MiddlesexWarner Communications picks up Middlesex Mediation, a Boston-based ADR (alternative dispute resolution) firm... Ditto Public Relations adds Eco, Wormhole and Swagger Society... Bread & Butter, lands Philippe Chow, an upscale “Beijing-style” Chinese restaurant.

Leap of Faith Into PR

Thu., Jul. 13, 2023

By Ken Jacobs

Jonathan RosenJonathan Rosen freely admits he and partner Valerie Berlin weren't really thinking they were starting a PR firm back in 2005 when they formed BerlinRosen.

Media Maneuvers: Alden Global Capital Gobbles Up San Diego U-T

Thu., Jul. 13, 2023

By Steve Barnes

San DiegoThe San Diego Union-Tribune is sold to Alden Global Capital's MediaNews Group... The New York Times closes its sports desk... Microsoft’s wins reprieve as judge squashes FTC's effort to block its $69B Activision Blizzard deal.

Rhode Island Targets Litterbugs

Wed., Jul. 12, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

RIDOTThe Rhode Island Dept. of Transportation wants pitches for a communications campaign to educate the public about the negative impact that litter has on the environment, roadways and general quality of life.

Weber Shandwick's Janin Joins CI

Wed., Jul. 12, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Melanie JaninMelanie Janin, who was executive VP at Weber Shandwick, has joined Conservation International as chief communications & marketing officer.

Commentary

Qatar's Monumental Sportswashing Play

Wed., Jul. 12, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

MonumentalMonumental Sports and Entertainment aids and abets Qatar sportswashing... Kudos for ex-AT&T boss for ditching the PGA Tour for its Saudi sell-out... Anti-woke crusade makes life miserable for ESG and CSR staffers... Native American chief calls out the phonies at Ben & Jerry's.

The New World of Luxury Travel

Wed., Jul. 12, 2023

By Kayla Atwater

Kayla AtwaterAdapting communications strategies to the evolving preferences of today’s discerning travelers.

On the Move: Alloy Adds Cowart as VP-Growth

Wed., Jul. 12, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Simon CowartAlloy hires Simon Cowart as vice president of growth... Narrative Strategies names Erin Bergmeister head of digital marketing... Amazon Web Services appoints Raejeanne Skillern as CMO & VP... HermesPR, which works with venture-backed healthcare and life sciences companies, brings on Shelley Risk as GM & EVP.

Accounts in Transit: 5W Lands Casetext

Wed., Jul. 12, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Casetext5WPR is selected PR AOR for Casetext, which uses advanced AI and machine learning to build technology for legal professionals... Jeffrey Group signs on to provide PR support to the Council of the Americas for the second year... 9Rooftops is continuing its agency-of-record relationship with the Pennsylvania Lottery after a competitive review.

News of Firms: FINN Partners' Lazar Elected to CRI's Board

Wed., Jul. 12, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Fern LazarFINN Partners managing partner and global health practice leader Fern Lazar is elected to the Cancer Research Institute’s board of trustees... 160over90, part of the Endeavor network, acquires London-based creative brand experience agency XYZ... Cision launches a monitoring, insights and outreach platform, CisionOne, in the UK,

Buchholz Motors to H+K Strategies

Tue., Jul. 11, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Craig BuchholzCraig Buchholz, who was responsible for global communications at General Motors, is the new US CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies.

Gladstone, ICR Back Nuke Power SPAC

Tue., Jul. 11, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

OkloGladstone Place Partners and ICR are taking Oklo nuclear fission startup that is backed by Open AI CEO Sam Altman public via a merger with his AltC Acquisition Corp. blank check company.

Luquire Lands Columbus

Tue., Jul. 11, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

ColumbusLuquire has picked up Experience Columbus, the destination marketing organization for Ohio’s capital city, following a competitive pitch.

Revlon's Robinson Switches to August

Tue., Jul. 11, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Cari RobinsonFormer Revlon executive VP and general counsel Cari Robinson comes on board at August as senior managing director, based in New York.

St. Louis School District Seeks PR Partner

Tue., Jul. 11, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

University CityUniversity City, an inner ring suburb of Saint Louis, is collecting proposals for a community-wide public engagement and communications program for its public school system.

A Touch of Personalization Goes a Long Way

Tue., Jul. 11, 2023

By Adriana Sanchez

Adriana SanchezWhy adopting a personalized approach to influencer marketing drives engagement, builds credibility and sets travel brands apart.