Keith Cocozza, executive VP marketing & communications at WarnerMedia, is out as Jason Kilar, who became CEO in May 1, reorganizes the AT&T unit to simplify operations in order to better service its customers.
WarnerMedia PR Chief Cocozza Fades from Pix
Mon., Aug. 10, 2020
By Kevin McCauley
Doxy.Me Looks for PR Firm
Mon., Aug. 10, 2020
By Kevin McCauley
Telemedicine company Doxy.me is looking for a PR firm to help increase its brand awareness among healthcare providers in order to attract more of them to its platform.
McDonald’s has sued former CEO Steve Easterbrook, claiming he “concealed evidence and lied” about his alleged sexual relationships with three employees before it fired him last year for “engaging in an inappropriate relationship” with another staffer.
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| Flexibility is key to successfully negotiating the multiple crises the PR industry faces, Rosecomm president and CEO Rosemary Ostmann tells Doug Simon during the latest video interview in the "PR's Top Pros Talk" series. |
Brands hold the power to affect societal change, by taking a stance and backing up their values through measurable action. As recent events have forced corporate leaders to self-reflect, however, some well-intentioned brands have resorted to “performative activism”—showing that empty words can risk brand credibility. How can PR pros help companies responsibly take a stand?
In the latest gimmick to get consumers flying again, Emirates Airlines recently unveiled a COVID-19 insurance that will pay for your funeral if you catch the coronavirus while traveling. (1 reader comment)
MetroHealth System, public health system of Ohio's Cuyahoga County, is looking for a partner to develop and implement an inclusion, diversity and equity vision strategy to benefit employees, patients and the community and to eradicate racism and bias.
Dani Lever, communications director for New York governor Andrew Cuomo, is moving to Facebook's strategic communications response team.
Lester Davis, chief spokesperson for Baltimore Mayor Bernard "Jack" Young, is joining SKDKnickerbocker next month as VP-public affairs in DC.
FTI Consulting launches a dedicated aviation practice led by Marc Bilbao and Neal Cohen... 5W Public Relations sets up HR Tech division... VSC is partners with The LAGRANT Foundation on its efforts to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing and PR.
News Corp. CEO Robert Thomson reports a 22 percent decline in Q4 revenues (ended June) to $1.9B and a $401M net loss, compared to a $42M deficit a year ago.
Credit Union National Association appoints Deshundra Jefferson chief communications officer. She was traveling press secretary for the presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick... LegalZoom, which provides online legal help, names NFL vet John Buchanan chief marketing officer... Tanis Communications taps Michele Landry for CEO slot.
Edelman advises Kodak as Senator Elizabeth Warren asks the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate potential insider trading by executive chairman Jim Continenza and board member Phillipe Katz.
Rancho Mirage, CA is seeking proposals from marketing agencies that can develop a four-year strategic plan that encourages new business and drives tourism to the Coachella Valley city.
Commentary
Corporate PR people dealing with environmental issues are getting it done, crushing green groups in winning press coverage... President Trump can't make COVID-19 "just disappear" but he can kill weekly report card on how the virus is messing with the lives of Americans. (1 reader comment)
Qorvis Communications celebrates 20th anniversary... United Minds, a Weber Shandwick unit, has launched (Re)Boot Camp, a “re-onboarding” program... Propulsion PR has launched a vegan/plant-based team, intended to align with the firm's commitment to representing businesses that work to reduce environmental risks and aim for sustainable growth.
Japan hires Seven Letter for media outreach and a digital advertising campaign to promote tourism and to raise public awareness of the country's health initiatives to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.
Glover Park Group hires Andréa Richardson as a senior VP. Richardson comes to GPG from Hilton, where she was senior director of multicultural & diversity engagement... Peloton names Dara Treseder senior VP, head of global marketing and communications... Pinkston brings on Mark Reddy.
Why financial services firms should pay careful attention to the needs of furloughed employees. (1 reader comment)
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