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Last Updated: Tue., May 19, 2026 @ 6:05 pm

Darien School District Searches for PR Firm

Tue., May 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DarienDarien Public School is looking for a firm to develop and implement a comprehensive communications program aligned with the district’s goal.

Commentary

Shein's PR Shocker Deal to Acquire Everlane

Tue., May 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

SheinEven the most effective communications team couldn't help Shein, which is renowned for its lousy human rights record, recoup its $100M outlay to acquire the beloved Everlane ethical fashion champion... College graduates are tired of baby boomers, such as former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, talking up the wonders of AI. They are the ones facing bleak job prospects.

Garage Band PR vs. Orchestra PR

Tue., May 19, 2026

By Ian Christopher McCaleb, Maria Stagliano

Ian Christopher McCaleb & Maria StaglianoSome clients benefit from working with Big PR, while others find a better match with boutique firms. Which type of PR firm is right for you?

Accounts in Transit: Thundery Adds Celebree School

Tue., May 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

CelebreeThunderly is engaged by early childhood education company Celebree School, to lead a comprehensive digital marketing and franchise development support program... CIIC PR adds Kemetale, which offers intimate Nile cruises, to its roster of luxury travel clients... Bloomerang PR, a Denver-based agency is named Colorado agency of record for the Sundance Film Festival as the event pulls up stakes in its longtime Park City, UT home and heads to Boulder.

PR Firm News: Moburst Receives $11.8M Investment

Tue., May 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MoburstMoburst, which develops digital marketing and AI-powered solutions for its clients, receives an $11.8M investment from private investment firm Chrysalis Holdings, LLC... BoardroomPR, launches its Answer Engine Optimization service, which is designed to help businesses strengthen visibility and authority... Matter ups its focus on strategic video production services.

On the Move: CG Life Names Douaihy Creative Chief

Tue., May 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

https://www.odwyerpr.com/site_images/20260519114722_051926CocoDouaihy.webpCG Life, a specialized pharma agency, appoints Collette “Coco” Douaihy as chief creative officer. Most recently, Douaihy was global CCO, health at Dentsu International... Rational 360 brings on Alex Rosenwald as VP of conservative media relations and earned media... H2O America, which provides water service to over 1.6M people, appoints Michael Ambrozewicz as VP communications.

Awards: American Academy of Pediatrics Lands PRSA's Top Award for Vaccine Confidence Campaign

Tue., May 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Silver AnvilThe Public Relations Society of America awards the 2026 Best of Silver Anvils Award to the American Academy of Pediatrics for its Vaccine Confidence campaign... Laughlin Constable Public Relations was recognized as a Silver Anvil Award Finalist by PRSA for its campaign for the grand opening of PENN Entertainment and Hollywood Casino’s $185 million entertainment destination in Joliet, IL... BridgeView Marketing is cited by the Hermes Creative Awards and the Communicator Awards.

NYS Olympic Authority Builds Pool of PA, Crisis Firms

Mon., May 18, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

NewYorkStateThe New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority wants to create a pool of firms to provide public affairs, government relations and crisis communications services on an as-needed basis.