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Last Updated: Wed., Jul. 22, 2026 @ 5:05 pm

HealthImpact Wants Marcom Plan

Wed., Jul. 22, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

HealthImpactHealthImpact, which is California’s nursing workforce & policy center, wants to hire a firm to develop a three-year PR, marketing and communications service program.

Commentary

Trump Gets it Wrong About Iran Mess

Wed., Jul. 22, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TrumpDonald Trump falsely clams that his Iranian war disaster won't have an impact on him... Pvt Isabella Gonzales, the 19-year-old killed in action in Jordan, would have flunked Pentagon Pete's T-level tests... The Conservative Political Action Conference inaugural session in the UK flops. Brits are turned off by weak speeches and prayer sessions... Establishment Partnership for NYC heaps kudos on the Democratic Socialist Big Apple mayor... Prologis issues quirky press release in its takover bid for Segro... New York Mets are down but not yet out.

Luxury Travel by Design, Not Definition

Wed., Jul. 22, 2026

By Elly van Os

Elly van OsLuxury travel looks a little different to each traveler. To capitalize on those differences, each destination needs to come up with its own unique recipe for success.

Accounts in Transit: Hopscotch Lands ArianeGroup

Wed., Jul. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

ARianeHopscotch lands European space transportation company ArianeGroup and its subsidiaries, Arianespace and MaiaSpace, to strengthen the visibility of their brands and leadership teams across the media, corporate social channels and stakeholder communities in France and Germany... Redpoint signs on as agency of record for Visit Bath County, destination marketing organization for the Virginia county... Impact PR & Communications is selected to lead strategic public relations for Guardian Revival, which works to improve the mental health and well-being of military personnel, veterans and first responders and their families, at no cost to them.

On the Move: Laureano-Rikardsen Takes Sphere Entertainment Post

Wed., Jul. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Karen Laureano-RikardsenSphere Entertainment Co., an entertainment holding company that owns the Sphere event venue in Nevada and New York-based regional sports network chain MSG Networks, names Karen Laureano-Rikardsen global head of corporate marketing and communications... Fender Musical Instruments Corporation appoints Christina Stejskal as chief communications officer, a new position at the company... Herringbone, a digital marketing platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, names Dan Hinckley head of AI.

PB Cultural Unit Seeks PR Support

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

PalmBeachThe Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is looking for a partner to develop a strategic communications program as the non-profit Florida organization prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2028.

How to Let Luxury Hotels Speak for Themselves

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Jennifer Hawkins

Jennifer HawkinsAffluent travelers want to do more than just follow surface-level hospitality trends. To connect with them, spotlight the details that make a property extraordinary.

Guidepost Guides Romania's DC Push

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

GuidepostGuidepost Strategies has signed on to represent the presidential administration of Romania in its efforts to consolidate the national security of the country and strengthen its relations with the US.

Pfizer Pro Harnaga Takes Vantage Data Post

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Ed HarnagaEd Harnaga, who most recently served as SVP, chief marketing and communications officer at Pfizer, joins Vantage Data Centers, which provides hyperscale data center campuses, in the chief marketing and communications officer spot.

PR Firm News: Taylor Launches 'Earn Everything'

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

TaylorTaylor launches "Earn Everything," a repositioning that is intended to reflect both its heritage and its emphasis on relevance that is earned, not bought... The Net Zero Conference, which takes place on October 8 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, will convene climate leaders to re-envision the built environment and inspire a net zero future... Kite Hill launches Kite Hill Integrated Comms Intelligence, a client reporting framework that incorporates AI and custom workflows to give brands a holistic view of their communications performance across PR, owned and social media, search and AI search visibility... The Washington Women in Public Relations hosted “How Associations Lead with Strategic Storytelling,” on July 16 at Avoq's rooftop.