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Last Updated: Tue., Dec. 5, 2023 @ 12:30 pm

News of Firms: Trailrunner International Moves into Sports

Tue., Dec. 5, 2023

By Steve Barnes

TrailRunnerTrailRunner International teams up with Legends, which designs, plans and executes experiences in sports and entertainment, on a joint venture, TrailRunner Sports... Blue Engine, which targets the consumer lifestyle space, is formed through the merging of the strategic practices of ICR and Bullfrog + Baum... Melcher Media, a book packaging and production company, expands into marketing.

SKDK Rolls Out 10/7 Project

Tue., Dec. 5, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

ProjectNew York’s SKDK is handling 10/7 Project backed by five Jewish organizations as a centralized communications operation designed to promote continued US support for Israel and counter misinformation put out by Hamas and its allies.

Accounts in Transit: Zapwater Communications Adds Ambergris Cay

Tue., Dec. 5, 2023

By Steve Barnes

AmbergrisZapwater Communications adds Ambergris Cay, a private island in the Turks and Caicos and will position it in the ultra-luxury market... Blue Door Agency, which is based in Toronto, lands Food and Beverage Ontario... Resonate checks in at Nobu Hotel Atlanta.

LLYC Cuts Ties with Alleged Cuban Spy

Tue., Dec. 5, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Manuel RochaLLYC has cut ties with Manuel Rocha, the 73-year-old former American diplomat who has been charged with spying for Cuba. (Updated)

NY Needs Firm to Handle DEI Awareness Campaign

Mon., Dec. 4, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

New York State Division of Human RightsThe New York State Division of Human Rights, the agency created to enforce the Empire State’s human rights laws, is soliciting proposals from agencies providing marketing, advertising and public relations services that can create and develop strategies for a diversity, equity, inclusion and tolerance public awareness campaign.

Trailrunner International Adds Bush

Mon., Dec. 4, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Amanda BushTrailrunner International has recruited Amanda Bush, attorney and wife of former Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, as managing director in its Austin office.

Incremental is Fundamental

Mon., Dec. 4, 2023

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherThere will always be a place for big ideas and sweeping changes, but don't underestimate the value of smaller steps and incremental advances.

NJ County Issues Tourism Marketing RFP

Mon., Dec. 4, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Hunterdon CountyHunterdon County, New Jersey is looking for an agency that can promote the county as a captivating tourism destination.

On the Move: Herald Group Hires DDC's Bertles

Mon., Dec. 4, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Bill BertlesThe Herald Group, public affairs firm, adds DDC's Bill Bertles as partner... Weill Cornell Medicine names Eileen Sheil assistant vice provost for communications and public affairs, effective Feb. 1... Drumfire Public Affairs brings on Maureen Vogel as creative director/web developer.

Brunswick Group Recruits Cooke

Mon., Dec. 4, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Steve CookeBrunswick Group has hired Steve Cooke, senior partner at Slaughter and May, London-based multinational law firm, as a partner.

BPD Acquires Revive

Mon., Dec. 4, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Revive & BPDRevive, which became part of Weber Shandwick in 2016, has been formally acquired by BPD, a health system marketing services company headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

Crested Butte Seeks PR for Long-Range Growth Plan

Fri., Dec. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Crested ButteCrested Butte, which is known as Colorado’s last great ski town, is looking for strategic communications support to earn community buy-in for its five-year growth plan.

Kekst CNC Works Riposte's Push at SilverBow

Fri., Dec. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

RiposteKekst CNC handles Riposte Capital as the investment advisor presses SilverBow Resources oil & gas company to add independent directors to its board at the 2024 annual meeting.