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Last Updated: Tue., Jan. 20, 2026 @ 5:15 pm

Long Island Power Wants to Plug in PA Firm

Tue., Jan. 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LIPALong Island Power Authority is seeking a firm(s) to provide high-level strategic public affairs, media and stakeholder engagement support.

PPHC Posts 27.8% Q4 Growth

Tue., Jan. 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

PPHCPublic Policy Holding Company reports that 4Q '25 revenues surged 27.8 percent to $49.9M. Organic growth rose 5.4 percent.

National Insularity Threatens Global Economy

Tue., Jan. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Trust CoverThe global economy is threatened by a wave of insularity that is cutting people off from the world beyond their immediate environment and making them more unlikely to listen to—or do business with—people from other countries or with opinions different from theirs, according to Edelman’s 2026 Trust Barometer.

Accounts in Transit: Redpoint Checks In at Inn By The Sea

Tue., Jan. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Inn By The SeaRedpoint adds Inn By The Sea, a resort on the coast of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, to its client roster... Red Lorry Yellow Lorry is named U.S PR agency of record for Halter, which develops GPS-enabled collars that deliver virtual fencing and guidance for cattle... Junipr Public Relations and R-to-V Marketing team up to raise the profile of boutique hotel The Belfry House.

On the Move: LPGA Names Coleman CMO

Tue., Jan. 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Chad ColemanThe Ladies Professional Golf Association names Chad Coleman CMO, effective Feb. 3. Coleman was most recently chief brand officer at YouTube channel Dude Perfect... Strategic Objectives promotes Sadie Tory and Saul Lewis to VP... Signal Group ups Scott Lusk and Jess McCarron to managing directors.

Brevard County, FL Floats Tourism PR RFQ

Mon., Jan. 19, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

Brevard CountyThe tourism promotion entity for Florida’s Brevard County is seeking qualifications from firms that can provide tourism PR and media relations services for the region, known as Florida’s Space Coast.

Sussexes Return to Sunshine Sachs

Mon., Jan. 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

SussexThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis following the shake-up of their PR team.

Texas School District Wants to Enroll Marcomms Firm

Mon., Jan. 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

RISDRichardson Independent School District, which serves 37K students in Texas’ Dallas County, seeks marketing services to effectively communicate its value proposition to differentiate itself from other educational options.

C Street Delivers for STG Logistics

Mon., Jan. 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

STGC Street Advisory Group is providing strategic communications services to STG Logistics as the Columbus-based trucking company files for Chapter 11.

AI Tops Irking Trump as Reputational Risk

Fri., Jan. 16, 2026

By Steve Barnes

GSRWhile the danger of being on the president’s bad side is seen as a major source of concern for brands, the potential negative effects of artificial intelligence pose an even greater reputational threat, according to Global Situation Room report.

Join the Chaos, Don't Hide From It

Fri., Jan. 16, 2026

By Sasha Boghosian, Ryan Colaianni

Sasha Boghosian & Ryan ColaianniTo thrive in the uncertainty surrounding them, brands must make a profoundly counterintuitive shift: embrace the chaos.

AK Seeks Firm for Push to Curb Sexual Abuse

Fri., Jan. 16, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AlaskaAlaska is looking a firm to handle a media outreach, public information and advertising campaign designed to curb sexual abuse and to educate victims about the services available to them.

Avoq Adds Netflix Work

Fri., Jan. 16, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

NetflixNetflix has hired Avoq for DC representation regarding matters concerning the media and telecommunications sectors.