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Last Updated: Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 @ 4:50 pm

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Glendale Offers Branding Work

Fri., Dec. 5, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

GlendaleGlendale is looking for a firm to develop a comprehensive branding and visual identity strategy for the California city's Public Works Department.

The Decrease of Courage in Leadership

Fri., Dec. 5, 2025

By Ken Jacobs

Torod B. NeptuneAre communications leaders acting as the conscience of their organizations? Torod B. Neptune is concerned they've yielded that position to pragmatism.

Edelman

On the Move: FTI Adds Edelman Smithfield Pro Leow

Fri., Dec. 5, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Jason LeowFTI Consulting appoints Jason Leow as a senior managing director in its strategic communications segment. He was vice chair and head of APAC at Edelman Smithfield... Ballard Partners is bringing on Tucker Knott, who currently serves as chief of staff to Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), as a partner in DC.... TMRW Sports, a sports media company founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and former NBC Sports Group president, golf and global strategy Mike McCarley, names Peter Jung as CMO.

Nov. Spotlight on Technology PR:

O'Dwyer's Nov. '25 Technology PR Magazine

Our November issue focuses on topics such as PR's role in an AI-shaped media landscape, how the workplace will be altered by AI and why generative engine optimization (GEO) is quickly becoming a core function of modern reputation management.

Katelyn HolbrookGEO and Reputation Management: As AI adoption accelerates, Generative Engine Optimization is quickly becoming a core function of modern reputation management. -- Katelyn Holbrook, V2 Communications

Anne LinesBeyond the Pitch: Ensuring your brand’s story stands out in today’s crowded tech media landscape. -- Anne Lines, Matter

Gerard LaFondRethinking Visibility in the AI Era: PR has long missed an opportunity to capitalize on SEO. Now, thanks to generative AI tools, the industry is getting a second chance. -- Gerard LaFond, The Hoffman Agency

Leanne LindsethExecutive Visibility Is No Longer Optional: How an executive visibility program can establish trust and credibility for brands and allow them to stand apart from the competition. -- Leeanne Lindseth, Padilla

Christine AzzolinoPrepping For Trade Show Season: For technology brands, trade shows are where reputations are defined, relevance is maintained and relationships are formed in real-time. -- Christine Azzolino, Coyne PR

Alicia YoungTechnology: The Great Differentiator: Artificial intelligence is reshaping PR’s business model and client experience. The future will belong to communications agencies that can use these tools to create new ways of working as well as provide greater value for clients. -- Alicia Young, Coyne PR

Kersa HaugheyHow GEO is Changing the Tech PR Playbook: Why AI visibility matters for B2B technology companies. -- Kersa Haughey, INK Communications Co

View profiles of the top technology PR firms and those specializing in AI >>

Accounts in Transit: Tier One Picks Up InvestGreen

Fri., Dec. 5, 2025

By Steve Barnes

InvestGreenTier One Partners’ Content Studio is engaged by InvestGreen, a company providing retail investors access to institutional-quality clean energy investment opportunities... Campstories is named PR agency of record for the City of Napa... Lewis Line Public Relations, a Gen-Z-owned publicity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, is representing cultural commentator, content creator and podcast host Ryan Lu.

We Are Coyne: Leaders, Solvers, Disruptors, Counselors, Specialists, Partners

How Corporate Social Good is Evolving

Fri., Dec. 5, 2025

By Josh Moed

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Shannon Walsh, Ogilvy Health
On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Rachel Henderson Eliff, EVP of Corporate Social Good at Fenton, about how companies can lead with purpose, communicate authentically, and strengthen trust in a challenging environment.

Florida's Commerce Dept. Seeks Grassroots Support

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Florida CommerceThe Florida Dept. of Commerce is looking for a nonprofit group or government-supported partnership to run a statewide grassroots marketing and outreach campaign to promote its business credit initiative to support small businesses.

ICR Strategic Communications

WPP Stock Gets Booted from FTSE 100 Index

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

WPPWPP shares have been dropped from the London Stock Exchange’s prestigious FTSE 100 index as its stock market price has plunged by two-thirds this year.

Work-Life Balance Ranks as Top Job Perk

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Steve Barnes

IPREXWork-life balance is the job perk that matters most to employees at independent agencies, pushing compensation to second place, according to a new study from IPREX.

ICR Strategic Communications

On the Move: Ripley PR Realigns Leadership Team

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Ripley PRRipley PR realigns its leadership team with the promotion of Anthony Cloud to managing director, B2C and franchising, and a new role for Grayson Shockley as managing director, B2B. Cloud, who joined Ripley PR in October 2020, has held multiple roles within the agency, including brand manager and content specialist... Walker Sands adds former Havas Digital global CEO and chairman George Gallate to its board of directors... Stewards, a diversified financial company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, appoints Scott McGowan as CMO.

PR Firm News: The Communications Group Unveils its First Trends Report

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Steve Barnes

ComGroupThe Communications Group, a Little Rock-based shop releases its first Public Affairs Marketing Trends Report... The Worldcom Public Relations Group votes Paris-based firm SEITOSEI•ACTIFIN into its global partnership... PRNEWS, a European PR-tech firm, relocates its U.S. headquarters to downtown Miami.

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