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Last Updated: Mon., May 19, 2025 @ 5:24 pm

Tolleson (AZ) Seeks PR to Promote Schools

Mon., May 19, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

TollesonTolleson Union High School District seeks marketing and advertising support to raise awareness of its seven schools located within Arizona’s fastest growing city.

APCO Adds Trump Alum

Mon., May 19, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Jonathan LangJonathan Lang, who led policy development and inter-agency coordination for the White House National Economic Council and National Security Council during the first Trump administration, joins APCO as senior director and head of economic security policy.

God Speed, Joe Biden

Mon., May 19, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Joe BidenA cynic would say the release of news that Joe Biden has prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone is a way to divert attention from his cognitive decline... President Trump doesn't realize the publicly traded companies like Walmart have a fiduciary duty to act in the interest of stakeholders, not to him.

Japan Keeps Tabs on US Public Opinion

Mon., May 19, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

JapanJapan has hired Echelon Insights to keep its finger on the pulse of public opinion in the US regarding the political climate.

Have You ChatGPT’ed Yourself?

Mon., May 19, 2025

By Kathy Bloomgarden

Kathy BloomgardenLarge language models are quickly becoming the new influencers. What are you doing to shape them?

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DeVito Takes Brand Strategy Post at SKDK

Mon., May 19, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Mark DeVitoMark DeVito, who has nearly 30 years of communications experience, has joined SKDK as managing director and head of brand strategy.

On the Move: MetLife Names Slusark CCO

Mon., May 19, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Jane SlusarkMetLife appoints Principal Financial Group's Jane Slusark as CCO, effective June 9... Northwest Bank brings on former Abercrombie & Fitch VP, head of communications and PR Ian Bailey as head of external communications... Moxie Strategies hires Kyle Taylor as VP, research & analytics, and Kara Fesolovich as principal, client management.

Canada's Mortgage Authority Seeks Marketing Firm

Fri., May 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

CanadaCanada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is seeking a strategic marketing partner to support its advertising, branding and audience engagement efforts across the country.

On the Move: Leonard Takes Comms Post at TPG Units

Fri., May 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Matt LeonardInitial Group and Untitled Entertainment, which are backed by asset management firm TPG, name Matt Leonard as VP, corporate communications... Fivetran, which centralizes data from SaaS applications, databases, files and other sources into cloud destinations, appoints Monica Ohara as CMO... Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery Cooperative hires Elizabeth Suchy as VP marketing.

PR Firm News: PRR, Washington State Dept of Ecology Snag PRSA's Top Silver Anvil

Fri., May 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

AnvilsPRSA presented its 2025 Best of Silver Anvil Award to PRR and the Washington State Department of Ecology’s “Use Food Well” campaign during a May 15 ceremony at New York’s Edison Ballroom... Jasper, an AI marketing platform, launches Audiences... MAD Global Strategy CEO Mike DuHaime joins investment group involved in the New Mexico Pro Hockey Club expansion franchise.

Engineering Non-Profit Seeks PR Support

Thu., May 15, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

National Society of Black EngineersThe National Society of Black Engineers is looking for a public relations agency that can raise awareness of the organization and support its communications objectives.