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Last Updated: Fri., Jan. 17, 2025 @ 5:08 pm

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Boston Food Access Council Wants Comms. Support

Fri., Jan. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

BostonThe Boston Food Access Council, which works to connect hungry people to free or low-cost food sites, is looking for a consultant to support its marketing and communications efforts.

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Joe Biden Channels James Buchanan

Fri., Jan. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

James BuchananJoe Biden hopes future historians will look kindly on his term in office. James Buchanan, arguably America’s worst president, had the same hope. It didn't work out that way... Three cheers for Costco for standing up for DEI... Jersey firm offers "grace and support" to now-fired staffer who is banned for life at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field for his misogynistic rants directed at woman wearing a Green Bay Packers jersey.

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Jan. '25 Spotlight on Crisis Comms:

O'Dwyer's Jan. '25 Special Issue on Crisis Communications'

Articles by Crisis Communications Experts

Jessica Berk RossCrisis Communications in a Shifting Political Landscape: Why it’s important for organizations of all sizes to plan and be well-positioned for what’s guaranteed to be a year of significant changes. -- Jessica Berk Ross, FINN Partners

Frank TortoriciProactive Reputation Defense: What people of influence should do to proactively and preemptively practice crisis communications. -- Frank Tortorici, Marketing Maven

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MCS Founder Joe Boyd Dies at 71

Fri., Jan. 17, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

Joe BoydJoe Boyd, co-founder and CEO of MCS Healthcare Public Relations, died on December 24 at age 71.

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On the Move: MMGY Global Names Justin Farmer Chief Growth Officer

Fri., Jan. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Justin FarmerMMGY Global, which works with clients in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, promotes Justin Farmer to chief growth officer, a newly created role at the firm... Golin names Alexandra Ladas VP, global AI integration... Manifest brings on Richard Titus as non-executive director for US operations... Century Golf Partners, a golf course ownership and management firm hires Amy Spittle as VP of marketing.

News of Firms: Stagwell Acquires ADK Global

Fri., Jan. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

ADKStagwell is acquiring ADK GLOBAL, a network of overseas marketing communications units, managed by Japan-based ADK Holdings... Hart, a Toledo-based brand transformation shop, acquires Rebuild, a Detroit-based firm that does digital marketing, brand development and website work... 1905 New Media, a St. Louis-based integrated marketing communications firm, finalizes the acquisition of Mauge, a Chicago creative agency that offers branding, strategic marketing and design services.

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Accounts in Transit: Pollack Group Picked by Simon Wiesenthal Center

Fri., Jan. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

WiesenthalThe Pollack Group lands Simon Wiesenthal Center (one of the world’s foremost Jewish human rights organizations), Moriah Media and the Museum of Tolerance... Firecracker PR wins Advance Solutions, a global technology solutions provider headquartered in Atlanta... The Uptown Agency of Dallas adds Traver Connect, provider of services to car dealers

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SoCal Commuter Railroad Seeks Marketing Boost

Thu., Jan. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

MetrolinkThe Southern California Regional Rail Authority is looking for a partner to handle its branding, marketing and advertising efforts designed to boost ridership while retaining current customers.

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AF Int'l Fights for Rights of Iran's Kurds

Thu., Jan. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

KomalaAF International has agreed to represent Komala, a Kurdish group that advocates for human rights for Iran’s citizens, and promotes the democratic representation of minority people in the country.