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Last Updated: Thu., Jul. 17, 2025 @ 3:15 pm

Target B2B Pitches to 'Hidden Buyers'

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

EdelmanB2B marketers need to scratch a little below the surface when they are trying to maximize the effectiveness of their thought leadership efforts, according to a new report from Edelman.

NC Slates Digital Push for Early Childcare Program

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

SmartStartThe North Carolina Partnership for Children needs a firm to conduct a digital media campaign and do public outreach to raise awareness of its Smart Start Network.

PR Firm News: rbb Acquires UPRAISE Marketing + PR

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

RBBrbb Communications acquires UPRAISE Marketing + Public Relations, a San Francisco-based firm specializing in B2B technology and financial services... Gregory FCA partners with AI strategists Melior to develop CrisisCalm... The LAGRANT Foundation appoints Drew Herdener, SVP for Amazon’s communications and corporate responsibility organization, to its board of directors.

On the Move: Estée Lauder Names Gandon Chief Digital/Marketing Officer

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Aude GandonThe Estée Lauder Companies names Nestlé vet Aude Gandon chief digital & marketing officer, a newly created role, effective August 1... Big Group, a creative marketing agency with offices in London, Amsterdam, Bath and Dubai, appoints Martin Kelly as group CEO and Justin Bulley as managing director in London... Angel City Football Club, a National Women’s Soccer League team based in Los Angeles, tabs Julia Victor to serve as CMO, a new role... iSpot, a cross-platform TV & video ad measurement company, brings on Craig Ziegler as chief product officer.

Canada Goose Flies with APCO

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Canada GooseCanada Goose Holdings, maker of luxury parkas and outwear, has signed on APCO to handle issues related to trade.

When Companies Take a Stand

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Frank DeMaria, Elie Jacobs

PurposefulHow to navigate the risks and rewards of signing open letters.

ICR US Health Head Joins APCO

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Michael O'BrienMichael O’Brien, who was most recently head of US healthcare public relations at ICR Healthcare, is joining APCO as a senior director.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. Taps Brunswick

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

AbuDhabiAbu Dhabi National Oil Company’s XRG investment unit has retained Brunswick Group as it cuts deal to acquire Santos Limited, which owns 51 percent stake in Alaska's North Slope oil field.

GOP Strategist Meyers Takes Teneo Post

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Dan MeyersDan Meyers, who did a seven year stint at APCO, exiting as deputy manager director of its DC office, has joined Teneo as managing director in its Washington office.