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Last Updated: Mon., Feb. 9, 2026 @ 5:15 pm

UAlbany Desires Dynamic Brand

Mon., Feb. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AlbanyThe University of Albany wants to enroll a strategic partner to lead a comprehensive branding initiative over a two-year period.

Reevemark Works Eddie Bauer’s 'Fire Sale'

Mon., Feb. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Eddie BauerReevemark handles Eddie Bauer LLC as the retailer inks a Chapter 11 restructuring pact that has it conducting liquidation sales at its US and Canadian stores while working to find a buyer for either all of or part of the chain.

The Problem with 'Tough Guys' and Apologies

Mon., Feb. 9, 2026

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherApologies are often seen as a weakness or as proof that a leader has lost control of the narrative. But Donald Trump's failure to apologize after he posted—and then deleted—a video with a racist clip of Barack and Michelle Obama shows how flawed this mindset is.

Allan Leaves Starmer in Lurch

Mon., Feb. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Tim AllanTim Allan, communications director for embattled British prime minister Keir Starmer, has quit as the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has engulfed Ten Downing Street.

BGR Bags $1M Pact from Guinea

Mon., Feb. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

GuineaBGR Government Affairs has a $1M contract to provide strategic guidance and PR representation to the Republic of Guinea.

On the Move: Dezenhall Brings Back Jeffries

Mon., Feb. 9, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Sam JeffriesDezenhall Resources brings Sam Jeffries back to the firm as an SVP. Jefferies rejoins Dezenhall, where he had been a VP, from Starbucks, most recently serving as group manager, issues and crisis communications... The International Bottled Water Association appoints Matt Herrick as president and CEO, effective March 15... Stretch PR, which works with clients in the insurance and professional services industries, promotes Alana Anselmi to group account director.

JETRO Plots DC Moves

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

JETROThe Japan External Trade Organization has hired DB3, the legacy firm of Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Howard Baker, for a comprehensive report assessing the "current state of play" in DC.

Netflix Calls in Merger/Antitrust Pro

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Seth BloomNetflix has retained Bloom Strategic Counsel for regulatory matters regarding its proposed $83B merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

On the Move: J.M. Smucker Names Williams CMO

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Katie WilliamsThe J.M. Smucker Co. names Katie Williams CMO, effective March 9... Jones Lang LaSalle, a professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, appoints Mencía Barreiros as head of communications... Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, appoints Sue Lee as SVP of investor relations, a newly created role.

PR Firm News: UK's PHA Group Expands to NYC

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PHA GroupThe PHA Group, which has offices in London, Manchester and Leeds, is expanding to New York... The Next Solutions Group launches NSG Health... Rational 360, a DC-based firm, has relocated to an 18,000-square-foot space on the city’s K Street business corridor... KAOH Media, a firm specializing in clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, and ESG-driven investments, launches Fieldwise Civic Engagement.

Accounts in Transit: Nicholas & Lence Handles NYC Winter Outing

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

OutingNicholas & Lence Communications handles PR for NYC Winter Outing... Burson is appointed to lead integrated communications for the Norwegian Seafood Council in Japan... McLean Media lands Lofty Pops, a Michigan-based handcrafted ice pop brand... Xhibition teams with Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection, a portfolio of luxury safari lodges.

BGR Group Works to Boost US/Nigeria Ties

Thu., Feb. 5, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MatonBGR Group has a six-month $900K pact to boost US-Nigerian relations. Nigeria's top oil and gas field supplier is funding the effort.