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Last Updated: Thu., Dec. 4, 2025 @ 3:46 pm

PR Firm News: The Communications Group Unveils its First Trends Report

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Steve Barnes

ComGroupThe Communications Group, a Little Rock-based shop releases its first Public Affairs Marketing Trends Report... The Worldcom Public Relations Group votes Paris-based firm SEITOSEI•ACTIFIN into its global partnership... PRNEWS, a European PR-tech firm, relocates its U.S. headquarters to downtown Miami.

Florida's Commerce Dept. Seeks Grassroots Support

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Florida CommerceThe Florida Dept. of Commerce is looking for a nonprofit group or government-supported partnership to run a statewide grassroots marketing and outreach campaign to promote its business credit initiative to support small businesses.

On the Move: Ripley PR Realigns Leadership Team

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Ripley PRRipley PR realigns its leadership team with the promotion of Anthony Cloud to managing director, B2C and franchising, and a new role for Grayson Shockley as managing director, B2B. Cloud, who joined Ripley PR in October 2020, has held multiple roles within the agency, including brand manager and content specialist... Walker Sands adds former Havas Digital global CEO and chairman George Gallate to its board of directors... Stewards, a diversified financial company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, appoints Scott McGowan as CMO.

Work-Life Balance Ranks as Top Job Perk

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Steve Barnes

IPREXWork-life balance is the job perk that matters most to employees at independent agencies, pushing compensation to second place, according to a new study from IPREX.

WPP Stock Gets Booted from FTSE 100 Index

Thu., Dec. 4, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

WPPWPP shares have been dropped from the London Stock Exchange’s prestigious FTSE 100 index as its stock market price has plunged by two-thirds this year.

Top AI Start-Up Anthropic Gets Fierce

Wed., Dec. 3, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

AnthropicAnthropic, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence start-up, has retained Republican powerhouse firm Fierce Government Relations for DC representation.

NY Mets Are PR Gold for Steve Cohen

Wed., Dec. 3, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

MetsNew York Mets have been PR gold for majority owner Steve Cohen, who has snared one of NYC's gambling casino licenses... "Dozy Don" should escape the gilded confines off the Oval Office, which has become an old-age home for the 79-year-old president... Shocking revelation: Extreme weather poses threat to the perceived value of a home, says real estate maven.

Law Firms Question AI's Authenticity

Wed., Dec. 3, 2025

By Steve Barnes

InfiniteLaw firms express concerns about AI’s authenticity and reputational risk, even though they are rapidly increasing its role in their communications strategies, according to a white paper released by Infinite, which handles professional services PR.

Zeno Group Hires Lawlor to Head PA

Wed., Dec. 3, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Kevin LawlorKevin Lawlor, who most recently served as chief political officer and EVP at DDC Public Affairs, is coming on board at Zeno Group as head of public affairs.

Andy Stanton Dies at 39

Wed., Dec. 3, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Andrew StantonAndy Stanton, who was director of finance at Stanton PR, died Nov. 12 in New York. He was 39.

PR Firm News: af&co Celebrares 20th Birthday

Wed., Dec. 3, 2025

By Steve Barnes

afaf&co., a San Francisco-based hospitality marketing and PR agency founded by Andrew Freeman, is marking its 20th anniversary... Notified launches Syndicated Articles... Crosby Marketing Communications selects four students from Anne Arundel Community College for its marketing scholars program.