O'Dwyer's Nov. '26 Technology PR & AI Issue'

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Latest PR firm news, commentary & professional development.

Last Updated: Thu., Oct. 8, 2026 @ 3:24 pm

Teneo Tackles True Food Kitchen Bankruptcy

Thu., Oct. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

True FoodTeneo handles True Food Kitchen as the Scottsdale, AZ-based wellness food restaurant chain that counts Oprah Winfrey as a minority investor files for Chapter 11.

PR Firm News: Hoffman Agency Joins United Partners Network

Thu., Oct. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

UPNThe Hoffman Agency, a Silicon Valley-based firm with offices in Europe, Asia and the U.S., teams up with United Partners Network, a global community of independent communications agencies... ChangeMakers acquires R&G Strategic, a Halifax, Nova Scotia-based firm with a practice that spans ESG and sustainability strategy and reporting; stakeholder engagement; climate and GHG consulting; sustainability campaigns; branding; communications; and marketing... AltaVista Strategic Partners, a Baltimore-based firm, opens an second office in Tampa, effective Oct. 15.

On the Move: APCO Names Williamson Chief Client Officer

Thu., Oct. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Kelly WilliamsonAPCO names Kelly Williamson, who has been president, North America since 2018, chief client officer and global president of capital markets, a newly created role... Avenue Z, which has offices in NYC and Miami, brings on Stephanie Goenaga as associate director, public relations... Marino names Vincent Dente EVP of creative and AI innovation, a new post.

Africatown Needs EcoDev Blueprint

Thu., Oct. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AfricatownThe Mobile County Commission is seeking a firm to handle planning, community engagement, marketing and economic development services related to updating its 2016 Africatown Neighborhood Plan.

Accounts in Transit: Rubenstein PR Picks Up OS Therapies

Thu., Oct. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

OS TherapiesRubenstein Public Relations picks up OS Therapies, which offers gene-edited, Listeria-based cancer immunotherapies... Brandman adds Lough Eske Castle, a five-star Castle hotel and gateway in Donegal, Ireland... LRJ PR & Communications lands Case-Mate, a company whose products range from phone cases to a curated line of such accessories as beach bags.

Companies Short Change CCOs

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PageAlmost two-thirds of the chief communications officers (65.9 percent) surveyed in a new study from Page say that the scope of their job has expanded over the past two years.

Trailblazer Awards Honorees Define True Leadership

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Lara Murray-Sterzel

NYWICI Trailblazer Awards HonoreesOn Tuesday, Sept. 29th, New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) honored four exceptional women at the third annual Trailblazer Awards, one of NYWICI’s signature programs established to recognize emerging professionals and leaders in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, and media.

Commentary

Trump is Right

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TrumpDonald Trump is 100 percent correct that he has lousy PR but that's only because his policies stink and are hurting Americans... Will billionaires or civil society groups shape the future of AI regulations?... "Evidence in an Age of Doubt" is the timely theme of this year's investigative film festival put on by the 100Reporters group.

FGS Global, Teneo Back Boots Deal

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

BootsFGS Global and Teneo represent Canada’s billionaire Weston family as its Wittington Investments holding company acquires Boots Group, the 177-year-old UK health & beauty retailer, from Sycamore Partners for $8.9B.