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Last Updated: Mon., Aug. 17, 2026 @ 5:51 pm

Denver Health Wants Firm for Anti-Smoking Push

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Denver HealthDenver Health is looking for a Colorado-based agency to provide strategic communications and media buying services for a push to reduce secondhand smoke and vape aerosol exposure among young children in the Denver metro area.

Weber’s Roenna Shifts to Burson 

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Molly RoennaMolly Roenna, who has more than 25 years of human resources experience, has moved to Burson as chief people officer for the Americas region.

AI Can't Tell You Which PR Firm to Trust

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Larry Smalheiser

LarryAI and search can create an instant shortlist to a query like “clean energy PR agency” or “best cybersecurity public relations companies.” But how does a decision maker validate these recommendations?

Kirkland & Ellis's Levin Joins C Street

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Deneese Walia LevinKirkland & Ellis partner Deneese Walia Levin joins C Street Advisory Group as managing director, law firm optimization.

PR Firm News: Pollack Group Launches Brand Visibility Index

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PollackThe Pollack Group launches its Brand Visibility Index, a research series that examines how brands are represented, ranked and cited by generative AI platforms... PARC Solutions, a New York- and London-based advisory firm, forms a strategic collaboration with Guillot Consulting, a provider of lobbying, government relations, political advocacy, and business development services... SalterMitchell PR, a Tallahassee, FL-based firm, wins two 2026 Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards.

On the Move: Vuori Recruits A&F's Krug

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Carey Collns KrugVuori, a global activewear brand, names Carey Collins Krug as CMO, effective October 5. Krug was most recently CMO at Abercrombie & Fitch... Inman, which provides digital platforms, newsletters, conferences and live stages targeting real estate professionals, appoints Holly Meyer Lucas as CMO... Equality New York, a grassroots LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, elects Troy Blackwell as president of its board of directors.

Brunswick's Schirmer Runs to DoorDash

Fri., Aug. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Christine SchirmerBrunswick Group partner Christine Schirmer has joined DoorDash as VP-global external communications, a new post.

Commentary

Invoking the Spirit of J. Edgar Hoover

Fri., Aug. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

J. Edgar HooverIt’s evident to all that our 80-year-old president is a man stuck in the past but did he really have to invoke the spirit of disgraced FBI director J. Edgar Hoover?... NYC probes prediction markets. Kalshi Polymarket, Coinbase and Gemini Titan... Does anybody want Karoline Leavitt's job? It's no fun playing second fiddle to Trump, who serves as his own press spokesperson.

US Soybean Export Council Seeks PR Pro

Fri., Aug. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

SoybeanThe US Soybean Export Council is looking for a pro to lead the development and implementation of the communications and brand strategies effort for it and the Soy Excellence Centers.

Ex-Edelman Digital Head Takes NOW Post

Fri., Aug. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Kevin KingKevin King, who served as global practice chair at Edelman Digital, has been appointed president of The Now Agency.

On the Move: Finn Names Flach Partner

Fri., Aug. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Ernst FLachFINN Partners appoints Ernst Flach as partner in its global travel practice. Flach was most recently VP, destination marketing at MMGY Wagstaff... Faeth Therapeutics, an Austin, TX-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on improving outcomes for cancer patients, names Matt Biegler as SVP, investor relations... Public Communications Inc. promotes Matt Sobczak and Joash Mencias to VP.

OCTA Dangles $2.4M Highway PR Pact

Thu., Aug. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

OCTAThe Orange County Transportation Authority is looking for a firm to develop and implement a public communications and community outreach program for a highway improvement project.