On the Move: KAOH Names MacAfee CEO
Fri., Feb. 7, 2025
By Steve Barnes
KAOH Media, a renewable energy communications firm, names former Porter Novelli CEO and senior partner Brad MacAfee as its CEO... ROKK Solutions brings on Sen. Susan Collins' communications director Annie Clark as SVP... Motion, a Chicago-based woman-owned agency, promotes Erica Harouff to VP, head of account services, a newly created position... Relevance International appoints Ida Bo Frazier as VP, PR in Los Angeles and Kirsten Risko as director of advertising and digital in New York
Pawtucket Seeks PR to Tout Transformation
Fri., Feb. 7, 2025
By Kevin McCauley
Move over Providence as Pawtucket launches search for a firm to tell the story of its evolution from “the birthplace of the American industrial revolution” to Rhode Island’s premier arts and cultural destination.
Ashley Schapitl, a 15-year veteran of Congress and the Executive Branch, has joined The Levinson Group as managing director in its DC office.
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City University of New York is looking for an agency that can develop and implement an integrated digital marketing campaign for Queens College.
The Panama Canal Authority has retained Vinson & Elkins for legal and strategic advice, according to its one-year contract that went into effect on Jan 26.
Commentary
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon thinks his old boss has the potential to be remembered as a great president on par with with Washington and Lincoln... Memo to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: It's okay to celebrate Black History Month.
Joele Frank handles 3D printer company Stratasys as it receives a $120M investment from Fortissimo Capital, an Israeli private equity fund.
As NGOs face funding crises and shifting priorities, reimagining their communication strategies is key to survival, growth, and lasting impact.
Moyer Strategies, which was founded by Capitol Hill leadership veteran Chris Moyer in 2020, rebrands as Echo Communications Advisors... Horizon Sports & Experiences acquires Strategic, a sports, lifestyle and entertainment marketing agency... Bridgepoint, a private asset growth investor, strengthens its partnership with SAMY Alliance, a Spanish-headquartered marketing company... Ankura Consulting Group, a global expert services and advisory firm, picks up Red Flag Global, a strategic communications/PA shop with offices in Dublin, Brussels, London, Washington and Cape Town.
Rubenstein Public Relations picks up technology-driven home renovation company Chapter... Blue Engine, ICR's communications and marketing shop, lands hospitality brand 42 Hotel... BPCM signs on to represent The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and The Luxury Collection.
Cornerstone Government Affairs hires former deputy general counsel at the Department of Agriculture Prescott Martin as principal on its federal government relations team... Method Communications hires Fast Company senior editor for growth and engagement Lydia Dishman as VP of content strategy... FINN Partners ups Rachel Hillman to partner in its North American travel practice... HARMAN promotes Carole Campbell to executive director of global communications, lifestyle, a newly created role.
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is shopping for a firm to provide advertising and marketing services to promote its financial aid programs.
BGR Government Affairs has signed on the Yemeni National Resistance and its effort to combat the Houthis rebel group. The pact is worth $62K per-month.
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