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Snap Inc. today announced that Julie Henderson will join as chief communications officer following completion of Walt Disney Co.’s acquisition of assets of 21st Century Fox, where she is executive VP-and CCO.
Antonia Ferrier, a top aide to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, has shifted to Definers Public Affairs as partner.
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Venture capital firms are missing an opportunity to add content to their PR strategy as a means of creating visibility and building the sorts of brands that attract better deal flow.
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher is handling Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group, which has received a $1.8B investment from Altria Group, parent of Philip Morris. (1 reader comment)
Adding live-streaming video to your communications strategy can boost the reach, interaction and value of marketing and PR campaigns.
Consumers don’t mind sharing their personal information in exchange for special offers and personalized experiences, but asking too many questions can quickly drive consumers away. (1 reader comment)
The recent arrest of a prominent Huawei executive has plunged the Chinese technology company further into crisis after months of negative press. (1 reader comment)
Future Communicators Accelerator featuring W2O, WE Communications, Hotwire execs is set for San Francisco Feb. 6-7… PRMuseum showcases Finn Partners’ Gail Moaney at its “Adventures in Travel PR” event scheduled Dec. 17 in NYC… PRSA/Los Angeles hosts “State of the State of PR” Jan 24 at Annenberg School for Communications.
APCO Worldwide represents Huawei, Chinese telecommunications giant that is at the heart of the US battle with China on the technology and trade fronts. (1 reader comment)
Profile Advisors is working with investor Hanwei Guo in his fraud suit against Tencent Music Entertainment Group, China's largest social media company that expects to complete a $1.2B IPO this month. (1 reader comment)
Commentary
While president Trump ridicules American reporters and declares the media the "enemy of the people," China is spending millions to fortify its media and overseas propaganda institutions in a bid to promote its image in the US and throughout the world. (8 reader comments)
Edelman has hired business journalist Michael Arndt for executive editor slot on its editorial team.
FrazierHeiby hires Lauren Parker as executive VP. She joins from Peppercomm spin-off Hot Paper Lantern... Osborn Barr promotes Karen Pfautsch to senior VP... Heinrich Marketing recruits Matt Ingwalson from ad/marketing firm Vladimir Jones.
Americans prefer watching the news more than reading about it. And while digital platforms have grown in popularity in recent years — particularly among younger crowds — most still prefer watching the news on TV.
Electronic cigarette giant NJOY has hired lobbying firm Card & Associates to handle consumer safety and protection issues on Capitol Hill as they relate to the booming e-cigarette industry.
BCW is handling the legal suit filed today by US Soccer Foundation, the non-profit group that promotes the sport in underserved communities, against the US Soccer Federation.
Brunswick Group is handling TheStreet’s deal to sell its B2B business (The Deal and BoardEx) to Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC for $87.3M.
LaVoieHealthScience added SIRION Biotech GmbH, a top European gene therapy engineer, to its roster... Luquire George Andrews picks up TaxSlayer... Brandman Agency reps The PuXuan Hotel and Spa in Beijing.
Super Bowl LIII will kick off at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta on Feb. 3, offering one of the highest profile platforms for PR professionals, whether they represent sponsor or non-sponsor brands.
PAN Communications hires Kara Hulley from Inkhouse… 360 Media Inc. taps Lindsay Gordon for director of client services slot… APO names Lionel Reina CEO.
Amazon is expected to hire Democratic firm SKDKnickerbocker to counter growing local opposition to its plan to open a 4M sq. ft. campus in Long Island City, Queens. (6 reader comments)
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