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Last Updated: Wed., Jun. 18, 2025 @ 9:45 am

Oppenheimer Takes Brunswick Group Post

Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Lauren OppenheimerLauren Oppenheimer, former chief of staff and senior deputy comptroller for PA at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is joining Brunswick Group’s DC office as a director.

CA's Orange Co. Needs Road Work PR

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

OCTAThe Orange County Transportation Authority is gathering proposals for public outreach for its State Route 57 improvement project.

Streaming Now Surpasses Broadcast, Cable TV

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

streamingFor the first time in history, Americans in May spent more time watching streaming content than broadcast or cable TV combined, according to Nielsen data.

Consello Taps Gray as UK Chief

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

SueGrayConsello has appointed Sue Gray, who was chief of staff to then-British Labour Party chief and now prime minister Keir Starmer, as head of its UK operation.

Solvay Taps DGA Group for Tariff Work

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

SolvaySolvay North America, which is part of the Brussels-based speciality chemicals giant, has retained DGA Group for work connected to tariffs.

Media Maneuvers: High Times to Return to Print

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

High TimesHigh Times is preparing to resume publication of its magazine in limited-run, collectible editions, following the brand’s acquisition by RAW Rolling Papers founder Josh Kesselman... VICE Media names Adam Stotsky, a former NBCUniversal exec and president of Dick Clark Productions, as CEO... Condé Nast picks Mark Guiducci to serve as global editorial director of Vanity Fair, a newly created role, effective June 30.

On the Move: Monday.com Names Beber CMO

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Harris Bebermonday.com, a platform that helps businesses organize, structure and streamline work functions, appoints Harris Beber as CMO, effective July 3... N-able, a software company that provides a unified cyber resiliency platform, names chief strategy officer Vikram Ramesh as its CMO... C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company, brings on Erick Evans as SVP of marketing.

PR Firm News: Vogel Group Partners With Boléro

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

VogelVogel Group, a DC-headquartered government affairs and consulting firm, forms a strategic partnership with Montreal-based public affairs firm Boléro Stratégies... Matter Communications launches project-based offerings for B2C companies looking to increase brand awareness and visibility... Tucker/Hall, a Tampa-based PR and public affairs firm, opens a new office in Orlando.

Hotmire Returns to the SEC

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

ErikHotmireErik Hotmire has rejoined the Securities and Exchange Commission as chief external affairs officer and director of the Office of Public Affairs.

JF Handles At Home's Chapter 11 Filing

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

AtHomeJoele Frank handles strategic communications for At Home Group as the Dallas-based big box retailer declares Chapter 11 due to its struggles with a slowdown in consumer spending, and the specter of tariffs.

On the Move: NANO Nuclear Hires Barry as IR Chief

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Matthew BarryNANO Nuclear Energy, a nuclear energy and technology company, hires Matthew Barry as director of investor relations... MoneyGram, a global payments network, appoints Lamia Pardo as CMO... Golin promotes Kim Mittag to U.S. head of influencer, a newly created role.

Accounts in Transit: Tier One Partners Adds Web Work

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Tier OneTier One Partners, a women-owned, full-service integrated marketing agency, launches websites for 24M Technologies, CAP Index and Sona Energy Solutions.... MMGY is named website agency and TURNER comes on board as PR agency for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council of Florida... Perceptual Advisors, a Miami-based communications, brand strategy and public affairs firm, picks up Consumer Cellular.

PR Firm News: WPP Open Adds TikTok's AI Tools

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

WPPWPP is integrating Symphony, TikTok’s generative AI tools, into WPP Open, its AI-enabled marketing platform... Zapwater Communications founder and CEO David Zapata is appointed executive chair of Travel Lifestyle Network... MAD Global Strategy opens an office in Charleston, WV.

Big Ideas Are What They’ll Remember

Fri., Jun. 13, 2025

By Adam Ritchie

Adam RitchieAny agency can handle an account, and any PR pro can staff an account. But it’s the Big Ideas that make us unforgettable.