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Vnesheconombank, Russia’s state-owned development unit, has hired Geopolitical Solutions to a $750K one-year pact to fend off additional US sanctions. GS is the international brand of Qorvis Communications, which is part of Publicis Groupe. (1 reader comment)
Eric Kay, director of communications for the Los Angeles Angels, supplied oxycodone to pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who died July 1, and used it with him for a number of years, according to a report on ESPN.
Our annual healthcare and medical PR issue features profiles of 44 firms, advice and strategy from leading thought leaders and O'Dwyer's exclusive ranking of the top firms by net fee income. Plus, check out the creative display ad artwork submitted by 23 specialists in this field.
Finsbury is working Thoma Bravo investment firm’s $3.9B offer for Sophos Group, the UK-based cyber and network security software developer.
Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking proposals from marketing firms than can develop and deliver a comprehensive marketing/branding campaign to increase recruitment numbers for the city’s law enforcement officers.
Shepard Smith, Fox news anchor and managing editor of the network's breaking news unit, quit today. He broke the news during his program. Smith is a sometimes critic of president Trump. (17 reader comments)
Publicis Groupe's Q3 organic revenues dropped 2.7 percent as the French ad/PR combine turned in a worse than anticipated performance. CEO Arthur Sadoun says his firm is taking some hits now for a stronger future.
PR is difficult work, and the unresolved stresses that PR professionals deal with daily necessitate a more thoughtful and systematic approach to mindful engagement practices in the workplace that can help diffuse conflicts and develop order among confusion.
Intermarket, financial PR firm that sold a 51 percent stake to UK's Lansons in February to form an entity with fees in the $17M range, has rebranded as Lansons Intermarket.
The NBA has banned players, coaches from the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers from talking to the media during the rest of their time in China.
North 6th Agency hires Valerie Leary as director of demand generation. She joins from computer software company Moxie... Pace University in Westchester County names Jerry McKinstry as PA director. McKinstry was director of strategic communications at Harrison Edwards PR in Armonk & deputy communications director for ex-Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino... Clarity PR appoints YouTap's Jason Stark as CFO.
The Port of Albany is looking for a PR firm to drum up some positive publicity about the positive impact that it has on the economy of the Empire State.
Trade groups representing the U.S. technology sector were ranked as the highest-performing lobbying sector for effective public policy characteristics, according to an APCO Worldwide research study. (1 reader comment)
Commentary
There already was a lot of buzz surrounding the Brooklyn Nets for the 2019/2020 season, following the additions of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Wilson Chandler. And then team owner Joe Tsai plunged into the NBA, China squabble.
Fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce can help companies in areas ranging from recruitment to employee morale to brand engagement, a new study from Brodeur Partners finds.
Tips for educating the media on medical innovations.
Zoe Thorogood, who exited APCO Worldwide’s Washington office in March 2018 to become chief of staff & director of external communications of UK’s Conservative Party, will return to the PA firm on Oct 23.
Clarity PR launches financial services practices headed by Michael Celiceo... Interpublic forms Kinesso to develop software to help marketers increase impact of traditonal, addressable media... United Spirit Nordic joins WorldWise PR Affiliates network of independent shops.
Huawei Technologies USA has retained BCW’s Pivot Integrated Communications arm for a one-year strategic communications program in the US worth about $1M.
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Adam Silver for President. NBA commissioner stands tall in freedom of expression showdown with China as league stands to lose millions in revenue... Interesting times for WPP's PR flagships as BCW's Chinese surveillance camera client Hikvision is slapped with sanctions and Hill+Knowlton Strategies wraps up "joyless" worldwide track & field championship in steamy Qatar. (2 reader comments)
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