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Last Updated: Tue., Nov. 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm

Rifle (CO) Aims for Marketing Partner

Tue., Nov. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

RifleRifle is gathering proposals for a three-year marketing program designed to increase the visibility of the Colorado town and pitch it as a vibrant community for residents, visitors and businesses.

Prepping For Trade Show Season

Tue., Nov. 18, 2025

By Christine Azzolino

Christine AzzolinoFor technology brands, trade shows are where reputations are defined, relevance is maintained and relationships are formed in real-time.

PR Firm News: ACC Launches PMK Entertainment

Tue., Nov. 18, 2025

By Steve Barnes

PMKAcceleration Community of Companies launches PMK Entertainment, a firm focusing on A-list talent, music, sports, premium content companies, corporate entertainment and crisis communications... Sprout Social, launches Sprout AI, an intelligence update anchored by the company’s proprietary AI Agent, Trellis...The Communications Group of Little Rock releases the third edition of its annual B2B Industrial Marketing Trends Report.

Joele Frank Works Axalta’s $25B Deal

Tue., Nov. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

AxaltaJoele Frank represents Philadelphia-based Axalta Coating Systems as it agrees to merge with Amsterdam’s AkzoNobel in a deal valued in the $25B range.

On the Move: ICR Recruits T. Rowe Price's Anderson as Senior Advisor

Mon., Nov. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Donna AndersonICR adds Donna F. Anderson to its governance & shareholder advisory practice as senior advisor. She comes to ICR from T. Rowe Price... Troutman Strategies, a government affairs firm that is a subsidiary of legal firm Troutman Pepper Locke, promotes Neftali Partida and Tom Tilton to principal... Hancock Whitney, a Gulfport, MS-based financial services company, brings on Mary Elizabeth Stringer as director of government affairs, a newly created role.

Awards: Ruder Finn's Bloomgarden Named to ICCO Hall of Fame

Mon., Nov. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Kathy BloomgardenRuder Finn CEO Kathy Bloomgarden is inducted into the International Communications Consultancy Organization’s Hall of Fame... The New York Financial Writers’ Association presents Bloomberg News editor-at-large Marty Schenker with its 49th Elliott V. Bell Award... 5WPR racks up five wins at the 2025 MarCom Awards.

Executive Visibility Is No Longer Optional

Mon., Nov. 17, 2025

By Leanne Lindseth

Leanne LindsethHow an executive visibility program can establish trust and credibility for brands and allow them to stand apart from the competition.

PR Firm News: Franco Launches AI Enablement Offerings

Mon., Nov. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

FrancoFranco, a Detroit-based integrated communications agency, introduces three AI enablement service offerings... Bolden Consulting, which partners with asset managers and financial organizations to build brand clarity, modern digital infrastructure and long-term marketing foundations, sets up shop in Boston... W2 Communications is part of a coalition of public-sector-focused agencies lauching The Echo Awards, which will recognize journalists whose work amplifies understanding of government, policy and the business of the public sector.

How Do You Build Thought Leadership?

Mon., Nov. 17, 2025

By Chris Rosica

Chris RosicaDiscover how balancing individual expertise with organizational storytelling can amplify credibility, attract opportunity, and position your brand as a leader in its field.

On the Move: ROKK's Waterman Heads to Ballard

Fri., Nov. 14, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Mike WatermanBallard Strategy Group names former Burson managing director Mike Waterman as MD. Waterman comes to Ballard from ROKK Solutions... The Herald Group brings on Trace Scruggs and Evan Lukaske as VPs... Travelier, which operates platforms for booking intercity transportation services via buses, trains and ferries in 124 countries, appoints Mario Gavira as CMO.