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Last Updated: Tue., Jul. 21, 2026 @ 5:34 pm

PB Cultural Unit Seeks PR Support

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

PalmBeachThe Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is looking for a partner to develop a strategic communications program as the non-profit Florida organization prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2028.

How to Let Luxury Hotels Speak for Themselves

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Jennifer Hawkins

Jennifer HawkinsAffluent travelers want to do more than just follow surface-level hospitality trends. To connect with them, spotlight the details that make a property extraordinary.

Guidepost Guides Romania's DC Push

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

GuidepostGuidepost Strategies has signed on to represent the presidential administration of Romania in its efforts to consolidate the national security of the country and strengthen its relations with the US.

Pfizer Pro Harnaga Takes Vantage Data Post

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Ed HarnagaEd Harnaga, who most recently served as SVP, chief marketing and communications officer at Pfizer, joins Vantage Data Centers, which provides hyperscale data center campuses, in the chief marketing and communications officer spot.

PR Firm News: Taylor Launches 'Earn Everything'

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

TaylorTaylor launches "Earn Everything," a repositioning that is intended to reflect both its heritage and its emphasis on relevance that is earned, not bought... The Net Zero Conference, which takes place on October 8 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, will convene climate leaders to re-envision the built environment and inspire a net zero future... Kite Hill launches Kite Hill Integrated Comms Intelligence, a client reporting framework that incorporates AI and custom workflows to give brands a holistic view of their communications performance across PR, owned and social media, search and AI search visibility... The Washington Women in Public Relations hosted “How Associations Lead with Strategic Storytelling,” on July 16 at Avoq's rooftop.

Accounts in Transit: Walt & Co. Secures Sabre

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SabreWalt & Company picks up Sabre, an AI-native technology company backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds... Trevelino/Keller adds Kawneer, an American manufacturer of aluminum systems for commercial construction use... The Door, a part of Dolphin, is named agency of record for Palm Tree Crew, a multi-vertical lifestyle brand.

On the Move: Lucas Public Affairs Adds Poggi

Tue., Jul. 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Sallie PoggalLucas Public Affairs, a Sacramento-based firm, adds Sallie Poggi, who has worked at both FleishmanHillard and APCO, as a VP. Most recently, Poggi was chief communications officer at the University of the Pacific... Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, brings on Melissa Butler as VP of communications. She was at Burson... Talk Shop Media, a firm that operates in Canada and the U.S., specializing in PR, corporate communications and social media, promotes Stuart Martin to managing director of its U.S West Coast operations.

Teneo Preps Türkiye for UN Climate Confab

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

COPTeneo Strategy has a six-month $3.9M pact to prep Türkiye for the the United Nations climate change conference that it will host at Antalya from Nov. 6 through Nov. 30.

AI Needs PR Support to Thrive

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Gregory's AI Communications Advantage StudyAI can’t make it all on its own. It needs a little help to succeed in the marketplace—and strong communications can be key to that success, according to a new study from financial communications firm Gregory.

Joele Frank Works LXP’s $5B Deal

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LXPJoele Frank represents LXP Industrial Trust as the logistics giant agrees to be acquired by Brookfield Asset Management and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Trust for $5.2B in cash.

Gottlieb Dies at 82

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Leslie GottliebLeslie Gottlieb, who had a long history of helping nonprofits and charitable organizations tell their stories, passed away on July 15. She was 82.

Accounts in Transit: PAN Picks Up Basware

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PANPAN adds invoice lifecycle management platform Basware to its client roster and PANBlast, the agency’s division dedicated to emerging B2B SaaS and AI brands, picks up ChurnZero... KTA Media Group lands Forest Forward, a South Dallas nonprofit community revitalization organization... prsuade of Brooklyn picks up AOR duties for for açaí bowl and smoothie brand SoBoL.