Commentary
Biden Restores Luster to Voice of America
Fri., Jan. 22, 2021
By Kevin McCauley
Pack sent packing... President Joe Biden did not waste any time in getting rid of political hack Michael Pack from the CEO post of the US Agency for Global Media.
Port of SF Floats RFQ for Micro, Diverse PR Firms
Fri., Jan. 22, 2021
By Kevin McCauley
The Port of San Francisco is seeking qualifications from micro, local, and diverse firms interested in supplying PR on an as-needed basis. Tenderloin, Chinatown, Mission, South of Market location is a plus.
BCW hires Kristena Lucky as executive VP, brand solutions practice lead, North America. She joins from Edelman... Devine + Partners hires Kevin Shinkle as senior vice president and chief content officer. He was CCO of the Knights of Columbus... H Code, Hispanic digital media company, appoints Damian Benders GM of B Code, which targets Blacks.
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| Want to succeed in 2021? “Figure out how to stay inspired.” That’s the top piece of advice that Hotwire CEO, North America, Heather Kernahan shares with Doug Simon in the latest “PR’s Top Pros Talk” video interview. |
W2O has appointed Jo Ann Saitta, Marcos Mendell and Larry Mickelberg to three newly created executive positions.
BMF partners with Qatar-based production agency Glow’n ahead of the World Cup 2022, which will be held in Qatar... Marathon Strategies releases its biennial Meet the Freshmen guide to the 68 newly elected members of Congress... Omnicom Public Relations Group launches omniearnedID communications platform... Brackendale Consulting Ltd of London rebrands.
Christine Elliott, most recently executive VP, worldwide communications at Mastercard, has joined Moody’s Corp.
Jen Psaki earned the confidence of journalists and viewers around the globe during her first White House press briefing.
Aziza Work Group relaunches Ebony, Jet… Marino adds BetterNOI… RooneyPartners picks up SMBC Americas, Global Association of Risk Professionals and Ascensus.
Singapore is looking for a firm to develop a marketing communications campaign designed to increase the number of visitors from the US and Canada as the nation state gradually reopens its borders to international short-term travelers.
Commentary
America “must reject the culture in which facts themselves are manipulated and even manufactured,” said president Joe Biden. He will have to take on truth-deniers such as Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-SI/Bklyn) and the Republican Sedition Caucus... Porter Novelli launches justice, equity, diversity and inclusion unit in aftermath of storming of the Capitol
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A shareholder resolution slated for Omnicom’s June annual meeting calls for it to commission a third-party report to determine whether its advertising policies contribute to violations of civil or human rights.
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A bankruptcy filing is a significant crisis event for any company, requiring a proactive, integrated communications program that speaks to all impacted stakeholders across every phase of the process.
The Museum of Public Relations will host a Feb. 9 virtual event focused on the contributions of Black professionals to the field of PR... Cashman & Assocs. launches Masterclass program in partnership with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists... PRSA-NY will probe how COVID-19 pandemic and social justice movement have impacted the US sports industry at virtual event on Jan. 28.
Liberal advocacy group MoveOn is seeking proposals from agencies that can provide public relations support and media relations services.
Canmore, a vibrant mountain community of 15K year-round residents situated in Alberta’s Bow Valley, wants to hire a PR firm to shape a sustainable tourism future for the community.
Raul Alvillar, who was New Mexico state director for the Biden/Harris 2020 campaign, is joining Resolute Public Affairs as an executive VP.
Meredith Corp. names Erica Jensen senior VP and chief communications officer, effective January 29... Golin promotes Lindsay Peterson to managing director of Golin Canada... Kingsley Napley law firm hires Leor Franks to lead its business development, marketing, communications and knowledge functions... Google tabs Kaylin Trychon to lead security communications efforts.
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