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Last Updated: Fri., Mar. 13, 2026 @ 11:15 am

On the Move: FGS Global Recruits Richier

Fri., Mar. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jean-Manuel RichierFGS Global brings on HSBC's Jean-Manuel Richier as senior advisor to bolster its equity advisory, investor relations and transaction & financial communications capabilities across Europe... TEAM LEWIS names Danielle Malvesti SVP, strategy. Malvesti joins the agency from Cramer.... Durée & Company ups Abbie Lipton to vice president... LDWW promotes Micelle Poland, Channing Sizemore and Emma Stoneham to managing director.

Study Says Internal Comms Are PIvotal to Handling Change

Fri., Mar. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

GallagherInternal communications have become a key element in how well organizations are able to negotiate change, according to a new report from Gallagher Communications Limited. That makes change communications targeted at employees more important than ever.

Majority Call Iran War an Epstein Distraction

Thu., Mar. 12, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jeffrey EpsteinA majority of Americans (52 percent) say president Trump launched the invasion of Iran in part to distract voters from the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal. Forty percent disagree, according to Drop Site/Zeteo/Data for Progress survey conducted March 6-8.

Rank Your PR Firm with O'Dwyer's

Thu., Mar. 12, 2026

By John O'Dwyer

O'Dwyer's Rankings SealThe deadline for O'Dwyer's 2026 rankings of PR firms, a benchmark study of the growth of the industry since 1970, is Mon., Mar. 16. Show your expertise in 23 PR specialties. Rankings are also tabulated by 14 cities and regions.

W&M Trains Liberian Lawmakers

Thu., Mar. 12, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LiberiaWashington & Madison is designing and coordinating a legislative training and exchange program in the US for members of Liberia’s legislature.

Navigating the New Food and Beverage Consumer

Thu., Mar. 12, 2026

By Michelle Amoroso

Michelle AmorosoHow public relations, paid media and GEO can work together to help brands establish credibility and meet consumers in an AI-driven media landscape.

Accounts in Transit: Violet PR Picks Up Birmingham Business Alliance

Thu., Mar. 12, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BirminghamViolet PR picks up the Birmingham Business Alliance, the Alabama metro's lead economic development organization and chamber of commerce... Glodow Nead Communications comes on board as US agency of record for Wines of Georgia... Moroch gets AOL status for record for Leslie’s, Inc., a direct-to-consumer brand that markets pool and spa care products.

PR Firm News: Caster Communications Gets New Owners

Thu., Mar. 12, 2026

By Steve Barnes

CasterCaster Communications is acquired by long-time agency leaders Alexandra Crabb and Peter Girard... DiGennaro Communications launches The Authority Studio, a freestanding content strategy and production offering... The Brandman Agency, which specializes in luxury travel and lifestyle, rebrands as Brandman.

On the Move: Narrative Strategies Recruits Bissex

Thu., Mar. 12, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Chris BissexNarrative Strategies hires Chris Bissex as a managing director. Bissex was most recently deputy director of public affairs for the Federal Trade Commission... Marino promotes Elizabeth Latino to COO and managing director.... The Charlotte Hornets hire Big 12 Conference chief brand & business officer Tyrel Kirkham as CMO.

Canada Chooses Cogent for Social Audit

Wed., Mar. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

CanadaCanada's DC embassy has hired Cogent Strategies to assess the US social media landscape and provide data-driven and actionable recommendations about the best ways to reach targeted audiences to advance its advocacy objectives.

Commentary

Gamifying the Carnage in Iran

Wed., Mar. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

BlaseCupichA tip of the mitre goes to Cardinal Blasé Cupich for his strong statement condemning the Trump administration’s bid to turn the Iran war into entertainment... Donald Trump sets off on a wild little excursion... The president will never be mistaken for one of his predecessors, 'Unconditional Surrender' Grant... The Ig Nobels abandon Boston for Zurich because it's not exactly fun and games time in the USA.