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Last Updated: Thu., Oct. 3, 2024 @ 1:45 pm

On the Move: Luquire Names Levine its First CMO

Thu., Oct. 3, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Adam LevineLuquire, a Charlotte, NC-based shop, names Adam Levine as its first CMO... TigerConnect, a clinical collaboration software company, appoints Marissa Carlson its marketing chief... Leidos, which works to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries, brings on former Boeing SVP, communications Thomas Downey as EVP, chief communications and marketing officer, effective Oct. 7. 

ZM Communications Reps Cerebras Systems

Thu., Oct. 3, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

CerebrasZM Communications represents Cerebras Systems as the Sunnyvale, CA-based company prepares a much-anticipated initial public offering.

News of Firms: Real Chemistry Partners with Coral

Thu., Oct. 3, 2024

By Steve Barnes

RealReal Chemistry forms a partnership with Corval, a cloud-based strategic planning platform for biopharma companies, their partners and investors... Avoq makes a strategic investment in Sundogs, a creative performance company focused on helping companies develop AI-first, Cloud-first strategies... BPM-PR Firm launches an arts & culture division... Reputation Ink, a marketing and PR agency focused on B2B professional services firms, publishes a guide to navigating law firm awards, rankings and lists.

Commentary

Having Second Thoughts, Kamala?

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Tim WalzAfter the VP debates, Kamala Harris must be wishing that she picked Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro as her running mate... Fox Corp's former chief legal & policy officer Viet Dinh outearns Lachlan and Rupert Murdoch in fiscal 2024... NYC mayor Eric Adams has to drop that old cop mentality.

Dentons Recruits Crisis, Political Risk Pro

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Anne MacDonaldAnne MacDonald, a veteran of Edelman Global Advisory and the George W. Bush administration, has joined Dentons public policy practice in Dallas.

Sports Vet Teitler Returns to Burson

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Jason TeitlerJason Teitler has returned to Burson as executive VP-corporate affairs. He will focus on sports accounts.

Kamala Harris Needs to Do Better on All Fronts with the News Media

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Andrew Blum

Andrew BlumIt seems that for whatever reason as good a public speaker, politician and former lawyer that Kamala Harris is, she seems afraid of the media, or at least there is the perception that she is. Perception counts a lot in politics and in PR.

Changing the Script with AI-Powered Platforms

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Kelly Dencker

Kelly DenckerWhy prioritizing earned media coverage can help healthcare PR pros educate consumers in a world where people are moving away from traditional Internet searches in favor of AI-driven platforms.

Accounts in Transit: Red Fan Comms Takes on Texicare

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Steve Barnes

TexicareRed Fan Communications takes on Texicare, the health affiliate of Texas Mutual... 20Two Studio expands its luxury roster with the addition of Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Park City, UT) and Andaz 5th Avenue (NYC)... Gunpowder, an enthusiast lifestyle agency, picks up Seakeeper Ride, the first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System for boats.

On the Move: LLYC Reshuffles US Executive Staff

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Luke LambertLLYC reorganizes its US executive team... Pandora, a jewelry brand sold in over 100 countries, hires Berta de Palos Barbier as CMO... Abacus Life, an alternative asset manager, brings on Robert Phillips as SVP, investor relations and corporate affairs... The University of California, Los Angeles, reappoints Mary Osako to serve as vice chancellor for strategic communications.