Huckabee Sanders Aide Joins Edelman
Tue., Feb. 19, 2019
By Kevin McCauley
Lindsay Walters, deputy White House press secretary, is joining Edelman as VP-US PA strategy & development. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she'll miss a "pillar" of her staff.
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Lindsay Walters, deputy White House press secretary, is joining Edelman as VP-US PA strategy & development. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she'll miss a "pillar" of her staff.
The group representing North Carolina's commercial fishing business has released an RFP for a PR campaign to educate the public about changes made to reduce its environmental impact and to promote sustainable practices.
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Marina Maher Communications has recruited digital/content pro Gretchen Ramsey as managing director for brand engagement, a new post.
The American Institute of CPAs has hired FleishmanHillard alum Kathy King as senior director of PA, advocacy and media.
Heather Nauert, State Dept. spokesperson and former anchor of president Trump's favorite TV program, "Fox & Friends," has withdrawn her name to succeed Nikki Haley as UN ambassador. (2 reader comments)
The limited communications channels currently available to the burgeoning cannabis sector has the PR industry poised to serve this world in ways that traditional advertising simply can’t compete. (2 reader comments)
The shuttering of local newspapers across the country might be contributing to an increasingly polarized political climate, according to a recent study. (1 reader comment)
Brand USA has extended the "intent to bid" notification deadline on its International PR consultant RFP to Feb. 18. It wants a partner to manage day-to-day PR activity in Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America.
Purdue Pharma allegedly was involved in a 2017 covert misinformation campaign proposed by Washington's The Herald Group to attack attorneys generals who either filed or planned to file suits against opioid manufacturers. (1 reader comment)
The University of New Mexico has issued an RFP for agencies that can market its multimedia rights for intercollegiate athletics programs as well as various athletic and special events.
News industry job losses see big spike according to new report... IAB says digital ad revenues grew more than 20 percent in Q3 2018... At CBS, higher revenues still fail to meet expectations. (5 reader comments)
Diffusion to boost Philadelphia-based Science History Institute's presence on the West Coast... Jenerate PR of Hawaii toasts Koloa Rum... William Mills Agency lands US Dataworks.
Crosby Marketing Comunications hires Carrie Dooher as a senior vp... Lobbying firm Lox Sixteen adds Joseph Eaves as vice president... InkHouse promotes Dan O'Mahony to GM and exec vp of its San Francisco office.
Visit Florida is floating an RFP for PR services in the US and Canada to keep the Sunshine State top of mind among its target audiences and to increase the length of visitor stay and spend.
Finn Partners has acquired Moorgate Communications, London-based financial PR firm with 16 staffers, which represents clients such as Deutsche Bank, S&P Global and International Chamber of Commerce. (1 reader comment)
Commentary
C’mon, Amazon. Give NYC a break. You weren’t serious about setting up your much ballyhooed second headquarters in Long Island City in the first place. (7 reader comments)
A recent study that highlighted several challenges facing influencer marketing programs revealed a fundamental divide that exists between the worlds of marketing and online influencers.
Hawkins International PR hires JG Black Book's PR director Natacha Tonissoo... Osborn Barr promotes Amy Kaczynski to VP, Steve Kozel to group strategy director... Lumina, predictive analytics/risk sensing outfit, snags Jill Kermes for senior VP-communications slot. She had headed corporate affairs at Qurate Retail Group... MWWPR recruits Jennifer Holdsworth, Orin Puniello.
Kekst CNC is handling the $100M initial public offering of Avantor, supplier of chemicals/services to the biopharma, life sciences and advanced technology sectors.
Musem of Public Relations celebrates some of the industry's first female leaders... IPR is hosting 2019 Bridge PR and Communications Conference in April... USC Annenberg event to look at the future of technology in communications.
Interpublic today reported a 13.3 percent rise in Q4 net revenues and an 8.5 percent jump in operating income to $459.1M. (2 reader comments)
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