PR News & Commentary

Fri., Sep. 23, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Richard Edelman presented the inaugural Daniel J. Edelman Award to NBC-TV weatherman Al Roker to honor his effort to make the world a better place during PRSA/NY's Big Apple Awards gala on Sept. 22.

Fri., Sep. 23, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

FGS Global is supporting Ceres Inc., the Boston-based sustainability advocacy nonprofit, in issues related to the Securities and Exchange Commission's climate disclosure ruling process.

By Steve Barnes

The healthcare and medical sectors of the PR industry are not only in a state of constant transformation, they are also experiencing steady growth—with the promise of more to come. The October issue of O’Dwyer’s will take a close look at the issues facing communicators who work with clients in these sectors.

Commentary

Fri., Sep. 23, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

SEC alleges former Boeing CEO ordered revision of press release so it contained "materially misleading public statements" in aftermath of 737 MAX crash. Where was PR pushback?... Unions make PR comback as public support boosts labor's approval to a nearly 50-year high... Biden administration joins global group that advocates for free press. Continued membership post-2024 election is iffy.

Fri., Sep. 23, 2022

By Steve Barnes

LinkedIn signs up Courtney Coupe, who was most recently SVP of content strategy and operations at CNN Digital, as its first head of original programming... Apple Music has signed on as the sponsor for the Super Bowl halftime show, taking over from Pepsi, which backed the event for the past 10 years... Parade magazine, the Sunday newspaper supplement that was launched in 1941, will cease print publication after its November 6 issue.

Fri., Sep. 23, 2022

By Steve Barnes

5WPR picks up AI-driven cloud management platform Cirrus Nexus... CIIC PR adds Pamela Wasabi, a Miami-based, wholesale vegan bakery specializing in organic vegan and gluten-free cakes, cookies, desserts and treats... Metaverse PR lands entertainment company Woodies.

Fri., Sep. 23, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Jon Gingerich, senior editor of O’Dwyer’s, has published a satirical novel about the world of crisis management.

Fri., Sep. 23, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Sloane & Company hires TJ White as managing director and head of special situations. White joins the agency from FGS Global... FINN Partners promotes Laura Shuey-Kostelac to partner, global public affairs... Bastion Insights, which has rebranded from Bastion db5 to reflect the increasing globalization under its Australian parent company Bastion Agency, names Joanna Fanuele CEO... Mondavi & Family promotes Pam Novak to VP of marketing.

Thu., Sep. 22, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Leesburg, a Virginia town of 55K people located 35 miles west of DC, is looking for a partner to help create a comprehensive economic development strategic plan.

Thu., Sep. 22, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

SKDK has named Sarah Lyons senior VP in the public affairs practice of the Stagwell unit. She had been serving as a consultant.

Thu., Sep. 22, 2022

By John O'Dwyer

Bosses tend to be more transactional, busy and unfamiliar with day-to-day activities, but leaders are ready to jump in and help, spend time listening and will keep great employees, stressed Georgetown University professor Dr. Kerry O’Grady in a Sep. 20th O’Dwyer’s/Researchscape webinar on overcoming toxic culture in the workplace.

Thu., Sep. 22, 2022

By Mark Kaley

Launching a crypto art project comes with a uniqe set of communications challenges.

Thu., Sep. 22, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Matter launches Gusto, a creative content house specializing in commercials, branded content, podcasting, original shows and branded entertainment... MCD Partners opens an office in Miami...Radioactive PR founder Rich Leigh joins forces with Alex Wilson, a former creative strategist and business development lead at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, to present the High Flyers PR Course.

Thu., Sep. 22, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

The Minnesota Dept. of Health has selected Haberman for a grassroots campaign to create "youth ambassadors" to spread word about health risks connected to e-cigarrette use.

Thu., Sep. 22, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Hemsworth Communications reps Honor Flight South Florida, which takes veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices... Current Global has been selected to provide strategic communications and influencer marketing services to Sonesta International Hotels... W Communications’ New York and London hubs have been appointed to work on the launch of Italian gin brand ENGINE.

Thu., Sep. 22, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Signal AI appoints Dow Jones CRO Nancy McNeill as global chief revenue officer... Real estate investing platform Landa brings on Andrew Yolin as chief marketing officer... Pontera, a financial tech company focused on helping people reach a better retirement, names Nicole Zheng as CMO.