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Last Updated: Mon., Nov. 4, 2024 @ 4:52 pm

Santa Clara Valley, CA Seeks Enviro PR Support

Mon., Nov. 4, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

Santa Clara Open Space AuthorityCalifornia’s Santa Clara Valley, which includes Silicon Valley, is requesting proposals from agencies that can provide public relations and marketing communications services.

AI Pro Hancock to Advise FTI’s PR unit

Mon., Nov. 4, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Jeff HancockJeff Hancock, an AI expert and Stanford University professor of communications, has signed on as senior advisor to the digital & insights unit practice within FTI Consulting’s PR group.

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The Real Reason Culture Matters

By Rachel Spielman

Rachel SpielmanA great company culture can help us develop our talents, find our purpose, and create meaningful moments of fun and fulfillment that help us with the most important task of all, figuring out who we want to be.

Kekst CNC Works Vitamin Shoppe Owner Chpt. 11

Mon., Nov. 4, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Franchise GroupKekst CNC represents Franchise Group as the Delaware (Ohio) franchising platform files for Chapter 11 in a bid to reduce debt and enhance liquidity.

Cape Cod's Orleans Wants Branding Work

Mon., Nov. 4, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

OrleansOrleans is seeking qualifications from firms interested in developing a brand identity and handling marketing services for the Cape Cod town.

Sveum Signs on at Berk Communications

Mon., Nov. 4, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Dustin SveumDustin Sveum, who was most recently an EVP at Small Girls PR, has joined Berk Communications as its first managing director and chief client officer.

On the Move: GCI Health Hires Real Chemistry Alum Coady

Mon., Nov. 4, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Annalise CoadyGCI Health hires former Real Chemistry group president Annalise Coady as president, UK market lead and EMEA head of growth... ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, names Samantha Maltin as chief marketing and brand officer... Yulu Impact Communications appoints Charlotte Gilmour as managing director, environmental impact.

KY Community College System Wants PR

Fri., Nov. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

KentuckyThe Kentucky Community and Technical College System is looking for a PR firm to burnish the image and reputation of its six campus flagship school.

Netflix Revamps Communications Shop

Fri., Nov. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Rachel WhetstoneNetflix chief communications officer Rachel Whetstone and VP-global public policy Dean Garfield are leaving the streaming company.

H/Advisors Abernathy Handles Exactech's Chapter 11

Fri., Nov. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

ExactechH/Advisors Abernathy handles Exactech as it declares Chapter 11 to ease the financial pressure flowing from the more than 2,500 lawsuits alleging that it sold defective knee and hip implants.

On the Move: Trident DMG Adds Fernandez

Fri., Nov. 1, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Samantha FernandezTrident DMG brings on Samantha Fernandez as a director... Chobani appoints Jai Kibe as CMO, effective Nov. 4... Visit Florida Keys hires Heidi Barfels as VP of marketing.

News of Firms: GW Health PR Debuts

Fri., Nov. 1, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Aleisia Gibson WrightGW Health PR is launched by imre and Lippe Taylor/twelvenote vet Aleisia Gibson Wright... SamsonPR, a tech-focused agency based in San Francisco, launches a dedicated social media practice... 5WPR adds a specialty group to its health and wellness practice that will support weight loss brands focusing on GLP-1 offerings.

Commentary

Biden Delivers Economic Gift to Successor

Thu., Oct. 31, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Joe BidenThe next president will inherit a remarkable economy, according to the Wall Street Journal columnist Greg Ip... Jeff Bezos should make a clean break with the Washington Post... Donald Trump just can't get Puerto Rico off his mind.

Hartford Transit Looks for PR Partner

Thu., Oct. 31, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

HartfordThe Greater Hartford Transit District is looking for a firm or firms to handle its communications and community engagement needs.

Ballard Partners Speaks for Sudan

Thu., Oct. 31, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

SudanBallard Partners inks a $300K six-month contract to provide communications and advocacy services to the DC embassy of Sudan, which is the site of the world’s most brutal civil war.

AI Wildly Popular Among PR Pros

Thu., Oct. 31, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

USCCommunicators have gotten over their initial skepticism of artificial intelligence but many now also appear to be distancing themselves from AI’s initial hype, according to a new report.