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Last Updated: Thu., Mar. 20, 2025 @ 4:45 pm

Moab, Utah Issues Tourism PR RFP

Thu., Mar. 20, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

Moab, UtahMoab, Utah is looking for an agency that can secure media coverage that raises awareness and influences perceptions of the tourism destination.

FGS Global, Rubenstein Net $6.1B Celtics Deal

Thu., Mar. 20, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

CelticsFGS Global and Rubenstein are handling the $6.1B sale of the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics to an investor group fronted by Bill Chisholm, co-founder of Symphony Technology Group.

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Neom Revamps Teneo Pact

Thu., Mar. 20, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

NEOMSaudi Arabia’s NEOM mega-city project has revamped its communications contract with Teneo Strategy.

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Mar. '25 Spotlight on Food & Beverage PR:

O'Dwyer's Mar. '25 Food & Beverage PR Magazine'

Victoria RenwickThe Role Female Athletes Play in the Food PR Playbook: Why partnering with female athletes can bring new, valuable perspectives and visibility to food and beverage campaigns. -- Victoria Renwick, 360PR+

Steve HalseyNurturing Consumer Curiosity About Food's Journey: As curiosity grows regarding where our food comes from and how it’s produced, food producers and brands now have an unprecedented opportunity to educate, engage and connect with consumers in meaningful ways. -- Steve Halsey, MorganMyers

Amy SedenoHow Lesser-Known Wine Regions Can Break Into U.S. Market: While the U.S. wine market is fiercely competitive, it’s also full of opportunities for brands willing to take a creative approach. -- Amy Sedeno, CIIC PRLacey Outten

Small-Town Food Scenes Are Becoming Tourism Drivers: The culinary scene is moving beyond big cities, with small-town dining no longer seen as an afterthought but now a reason to visit. -- Lacey Outten, HemsworthDanielle Pesce

Chef Collaborations in Powerhouse PR Campaigns: From trend to table: Why communications agencies are the critical ingredient in connecting the right brand partnerships with foodservice operations. -- Danielle Pesce, Padilla

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Edelman’s Hughes Shifts to Burson

Thu., Mar. 20, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Jon HughesJon Hughes, COO of Edelman’s EMEA region, is joining Burson in June to take charge of its EMEA operation.

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Accounts in Transit: 360PR+ Picks Up Bob's Red Mill

Thu., Mar. 20, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Bobs Red Mill360PR+ picks up Bob's Red Mill, marketer of oats, flours, granolas, baking mixes and grab-and-go snacks.. LDPR, lands Visit Victoria, Australian state that features Melbourne... J/PR addsCanouan Estate, The Sandbourne Santa Monica and White Elephant Resorts to its roster... Confidant is appointed brand and lifestyle communications AOR for Chobani, which manufactures yogurt, oat milk and creamers, and its La Colombe coffee roaster unit.

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News of Firms: MSQ Sport & Entertainment Launches NA Unit

Thu., Mar. 20, 2025

By Steve Barnes

MSQMSQ Sport + Entertainment launches a North America practice... Klick Health acquires independent healthcare marketing agency Ward6 Singapore... Lynn Applebaum, a former PRSA board member, writes Classroom to Workplace: Land Your First Marketing Communications Job career guide.

How PhRMA is Building Trust through Localized Community Engagement

Thu., Mar. 20, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Alex Schriver, Sr. VP of Public Affairs, PhRMA

Joining Doug Simon on PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Alex Schriver, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), emphasized the need to engage communities at the local level to rebuild confidence in the industry.

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Kirkland, WA Calls for Tourism PR Pitches

Wed., Mar. 19, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

KirklandThe Seattle suburb of Kirkland is looking for an agency that can develop a digital marketing platform that encourages visitors to come to the city.

Illinois Wants More Tourists

Wed., Mar. 19, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

IllinoisIllinois is looking for a firm to develop a PR program to promote it as both a business & leisure tourism destination.

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