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Last Updated: Thu., Sep. 12, 2024 @ 3:57 pm

Accounts in Transit: FINN Connects With Extreme Hangout

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Extreme HangoutFINN Partners is brought on as AOR by community climate action platform Extreme Hangout... CIIC PR expands its West Coast presence by working with Dream Hollywood... V2 Communications adds scalable data platform Nasuni and AI-powered healthcare administration software Machinify to its client roster.

H&K's Tech Guru Travels to Golin

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

John DerryberryJohn Derryberry, who has headed up Hill & Knowlton's US technology practice since 2019, is moving to Golin as EVP and West Coast technology practice leader.

On the Move: WaPo Snags Pluto from Mars

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Liza PlutoThe Washington Post hires Mars' Liza Pluto as director of communications... Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) appoints Jordan Liebman as SVP of marketing and communications... The St. Kitts Tourism Authority names Anita Nightingale as CMO. She was at Barbados Tourism Marketing.

TikTok Enlists Ballard Partners 

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

TikTokTrump-connected Ballard Partners has agreed to represent Chinese video app TikTok, which must be divested from Bytedance by next April, or face US ban.

Comms. Teams Take on More Responsibilities

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

Memo’s “Evolving Role of Communications in 2024” reportCommunications teams are now taking on more marketing functions than ever. They’re also increasingly skipping the marketing chief altogether and reporting directly to the CEO, according to a new report.

Qatar Hires GOP Firm for Media Work

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

QatarGRV Strategies has inked a one-year $960K pact to provide media, PR and communications strategy services to Qatar’s international media office.

C Street Drives Hoonigan’s Chapter 11

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

HooniganC Street Advisory Group handles Hoonigan as the marketer of auto enhancements and high-performance drivers’ gear declares Chapter 11.

Commentary

Trump Vs. Swift: There's No PR Contest

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Taylor SwiftDoes Donald Trump really think Taylor Swift is going to pay a price for her endorsement of Kamala Harris for president? Dream on, Donald... Grifter Melania Trump emerges from the shadows to spread conspiracy theory about assassination attempt on hubby, and to plug her memoirs... Before launching acquisition spree, Lachlan Murdoch needs to settle squabble with brother, sisters about future of Fox Corp.

On the Move: Avalere Health Adds Safeio

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Corrina SafeioAvalere Health hires Corrina Safeio as president, global marketing and EVP, corporate communications... Homrich Berg, a registered investment adviser founded in 1989, names Joanna Irwin CMO... AffiniPay hires Nate Skinner as CMO.

Accounts in Transit: Darby Communications Picks Up Striker Brands

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

StrikerDarby Communications of Asheville wins AOR work for Striker Brands... 160/90 takes on PR agency of record duties for USAA. It was previously brand sponsorship AOR... Capital Communications & Consulting lands marketing PR duties for Obsidian Solutions Group... GO PR reps NATUROPATHICA Spas as it prepares to open in Miami this month and in Aspen in December.

Age Friendly Ireland Seeks PR Partner

Tue., Sep. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

IrelandAge Friendly Ireland is seeking a firm to provide PR, communications and social media services as it prepares to support the country's rapidly aging population.