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Last Updated: Thu., Jan. 15, 2026 @ 11:13 am

Burson Picks Peoples for Sports/Entertainment Unit

Thu., Jan. 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Sylvester PeoplesSylvester (Sly) Peoples, who has worked for such sports-oriented brands as Nike, Adidas and Russell Athletic, is joining Burson as U.S. head of sports & entertainment.

The Uncertainty Challenge

Thu., Jan. 15, 2026

By Andrew Frank

Andrew FrankAmerican companies must now employ smarter—not louder—communications to navigate today’s evolving global tariffs.

NASA’s Hughes Lands at Mercury

Thu., Jan. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Brian HughesBrian Hughes, chief of staff at NASA, has joined Mercury Public Affairs as a partner in its Tallahassee office.

Highwire Acquires The Bliss Group

Wed., Jan. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

HighwireHighwire acquires The Bliss Group, creating a combined firm, operating under the Highwire brand, that has more than 250 professionals across North America.

Illini Law Seeks Marketing Support

Wed., Jan. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

IllinoisThe University of Illinois College of Law seeks a strategic partner to launch and scale its online Master of Science in Law program targeting mid-career professionals in business, tech, compliance and innovation.

C Street, Kekst CNC Shop at Saks

Wed., Jan. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Saks GlobalC Street Advisory Group and Publicis' Groupe's Kekst CNC unit work the Chapter 11 filing of Saks Global Holdings as the luxury retailer evaluates its "operational footprint."

Leggett-Flynn Takes Julius Baer Post

Wed., Jan. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Cindy Leggett-FlynnCindy Leggett-Flynn, who most recently led communications at Credit Suisse, is coming on board at Swiss multinational private bank and wealth management firm Julius Baer Group as group head of communications.

Wortman Works Hoists Old Glory Banner

Wed., Jan. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Old Nashville’s Wortman Works is handling Old Glory Bank, which bills itself as the online bank for freedom-loving Americans, as it goes public via a $250M SPAC deal with Digital Asset Acquisition Corp.

Accounts in Transit: Rubenstein PR Lands Manhattan Jewish Foundation

Wed., Jan. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MJERubenstein Public Relations wins Manhattan Jewish Foundation and the launch of a book tour for The Jewish Experience: Discovering the Soul of Jewish Thought and Practice by Rabbi Mark Wildes... CIIC PR signs Regulus Collective, a newly launched hospitality investment and creative advisory platform founded by former Hyatt and Wyndham executive Deniz Dorbek... Darby Communications, Asheville, NC-based agency that works with outdoor, fishing, hunting and endurance brands, lands Strike Footwear, the official footwear of the International Game Fish Association.

On the Move: Pollack Group Adds Cheng, Chou

Wed., Jan. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PollackThe Pollack Group brings on John Cheng as creative director and Daniel Chou as director of digital strategy... Baretz+Brunelle, an advisory firm that works with legal industry businesses, brings on Daniel Gilfarb, as a senior managing director in its talent practice.... Prophet names Mat Zucker, who has served as interim CMO for the past two years, to the full-time CMO position.

PR Firm News: PRSA/NY Names Cohen '26 President

Wed., Jan. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Paul CohenThe New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America names Attention Comms CEO Paul Cohen as 2026 president of its board of directors. Cohen succeeds Ken Kerrigan, who has held executive posts at Bliss Group, Infinite and Weber Shandwick... Startr Co. of Los Angeles, marks its 10th anniversary with the launch of a renewed brand identity and redesigned website.... Michael Best Strategies, an affiliated consulting firm of national law firm Michael Best, is introducing a corporate advisory service.