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Last Updated: Fri., Jul. 18, 2025 @ 5:10 pm

Edelman's Cudney Lands at Boeing

Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Ryan CudneyRyan Cudney, who rose to general manager of Edelman’s Pacific Northwest group in a 12-year run at the No. 1 independent PR firm, will join Boeing on July 31 as VP.

Commentary

Musk Transforms X Into Epstein Hoax Central

Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Elon MuskElon Musk transforms X into central information clearinghouse for all things related to the Epstein conspiracy 'hoax.'... Colbert gets the boot as The Tiffany Network devolves into The Trump Network... Good thing God wasn't too busy on July 13, 2024... Sen. Josh Hawley seeks measure of redemption.

Rural Transit Systems Needs Marketing Tips

Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

TCRPThe Transit Cooperative Research Program is looking for a firm to develop guidelines for staff at rural transportation agencies to enhance their marketing and communications strategies.

On the Move: Minneapolis Names Fetcher its First CCO

Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Adam FetcherThe City of Minneapolis hires Adam Fetcher as its first chief communications officer. He's held PR posts at Rivian, Patagonia, New Belgium Brewing and Lyft... Pomona College names Eric Abelev as its new CCO, effective July 23... DrivePath Advisors, a business advisory firm that works with companies in the energy industry, brings on Alix Steel as a principal.

PR Firm News: Stevens Group Becomes Stevens/Jachetti Group 

Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Rich JachettiThe Stevens Group is renamed as The Stevens/Jachetti Group following the appointment of Rich Jachetti as co-managing partner... Teneo acquires PwC's Australia Business Restructuring Services unit... ONAR Holding Corporation, a marketing technology company and marketing agency network, signs a definitive agreement to acquire Retina.ai, an AI-driven SaaS platform.

Why Analyst Relations Should Guide Your Business Strategy

Fri., Jul. 18, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Kevin Whalen, Partner, Guyer Group

In this episode of PR’s Top Pros Talk, Kevin Whalen, Partner at the Guyer Group, sat down with Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, to demystify analyst relations and explain why it’s a critical function.

NC Slates Digital Push for Early Childcare Program

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

SmartStartThe North Carolina Partnership for Children needs a firm to conduct a digital media campaign and do public outreach to raise awareness of its Smart Start Network.

Target B2B Pitches to 'Hidden Buyers'

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

2025 Edelman-LinkedIn B2B Thought Leadership Impact ReportB2B marketers need to scratch a little below the surface when they are trying to maximize the effectiveness of their thought leadership efforts, according to a new report from Edelman.

Canada Goose Flies with APCO

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Canada GooseCanada Goose Holdings, maker of luxury parkas and outwear, has signed on APCO to handle issues related to trade.