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Last Updated: Tue., Feb. 17, 2026 @ 5:34 pm

Iowa Health Dept. Seeks Messaging Support

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

IowaThe Iowa Department of Public Health and Human Services is building a roster of firms to help handle its health messaging campaigns.

Noem Spokesperson Exits

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Tricia McLaughlinTricia McLaughlin, the combative spokesperson for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is leaving her post.

Prosek Targets Japanese Toilet Bowl Maker

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TotoProsek Partners represents UK activist investor Palliser Capital, which claims Japan’s Toto Ltd, the country's top toilet bowl maker, ranks as an undervalued AI asset play.

Communicators Drive Workplace AI Adoption

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

IPRCommunicators are often catalysts for workplace AI adoption, serving a vital role in translating this adoption between an organization's technical teams and its broader staff, according to IPR research.

Murphy/DeBlasio Aide Moves to MWW

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MahenMahen Gunaratna, who was chief strategy advisor and communications director to former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and deputy communications director for ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, is coming on board at MikeWorldWide as EVP of public affairs.

Research Pro Guterl Takes RF Post

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Jeremy GutariJeremy Guterl, a veteran of Ketchum Analytics and Edelman Berland, has joined Ruder Finn as senior VP-research and analytics.

IGB Group Sails With ZIM

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ZimNew York’s IGB Group is providing strategic communications services to Zim Integrated Shipping Services, which has 129 vessels, as the Israeli company is acquired by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd in a deal valued at $4.2B.

Ghosh Named to ICR Strategy Post

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Sukanti GhoshSukanti Ghosh, who has held senior leadership roles at Albright Stonebridge Group, APCO Worldwide, Barclays and Bank Muscat, is joining ICR as partner, international strategy & markets.

PR Firm News: Avenue Z Acquires Varfaj

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

VartajAvenue Z acquires Shopify development and optimization partner Varfaj... Lexient, an AI-powered risk analysis platform for corporate communications, launches following a successful pilot program... PMG, an independent marketing services and tech company, is opening offices in Mexico City and Toronto... Designsensory, a Knoxville, TN-based branding, digital and creative agency, forms a strategic integration with Ackermann Marketing & PR.

On the Move: Fitton Trades Porsche for Bentley

Tue., Feb. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Angus FittonBentley Motors appoints Angus Fitton as chief communications officer, effective March 16. Fitton was most recently vice president of PR at Porsche Cars North America... Sunbit, a financial tech company offering buy now, pay later services, names Shachar Scott as CMO.... KemperSports, a golf, sports, and hospitality experience company, promote Sara Kearney as its first CMO... Digital Currency Group, a venture capital company, promotes Amanda Cowie to chief communications officer.

SUNY Fredonia to Enroll Digital Partner

Mon., Feb. 16, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

SUNYSUNY Fredonia, one of the 13 universities of the New York State public system, seeks a digital marketer to strengthen its brand awareness and institutional reputation.

Rubin Turnbull Advises VZ's National Oil Co.

Mon., Feb. 16, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

VenezuelaRubin Turnbull & Assocs. has been hired to provide consulting & communications services to the ad hoc board of Petréleos de Venezuela S.A.

EPCOR USA Seeks Comms Support

Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

EPCOREPCOR USA which supplies water and wastewater treatment services to 1M customers in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, is looking to hire a full-service communications firm.

Real Chemistry’s Carhart Takes LCG Post

Fri., Feb. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WWendy Carhart, who rose to the chief communications, culture & purpose post at Real Chemistry, has moved to the Learning Care Group.