O'Dwyer's Nov. '26 Technology PR & AI Issue'

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Latest PR firm news, commentary & professional development.

Last Updated: Thu., Oct. 8, 2026 @ 11:10 am

Accounts in Transit: Rubenstein PR Picks Up OS Therapies

Thu., Oct. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

OS TherapiesRubenstein Public Relations picks up OS Therapies, which offers gene-edited, Listeria-based cancer immunotherapies... Brandman adds Lough Eske Castle, a five-star Castle hotel and gateway in Donegal, Ireland... LRJ PR & Communications lands Case-Mate, a company whose products range from phone cases to a curated line of such accessories as beach bags.

Companies Short Change CCOs

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PageAlmost two-thirds of the chief communications officers (65.9 percent) surveyed in a new study from Page say that the scope of their job has expanded over the past two years.

Trailblazer Awards Honorees Define True Leadership

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Lara Murray-Sterzel

NYWICI Trailblazer Awards HonoreesOn Tuesday, Sept. 29th, New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) honored four exceptional women at the third annual Trailblazer Awards, one of NYWICI’s signature programs established to recognize emerging professionals and leaders in communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, and media.

Commentary

Trump is Right

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TrumpDonald Trump is 100 percent correct that he has lousy PR but that's only because his policies stink and are hurting Americans... Will billionaires or civil society groups shape the future of AI regulations?... "Evidence in an Age of Doubt" is the timely theme of this year's investigative film festival put on by the 100Reporters group.

FGS Global, Teneo Back Boots Deal

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

BootsFGS Global and Teneo represent Canada’s billionaire Weston family as its Wittington Investments holding company acquires Boots Group, the 177-year-old UK health & beauty retailer, from Sycamore Partners for $8.9B.

Sodali Snaps Up JF's Ragones

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SodaliJoele Frank managing director Tim Ragones and Jasper Street Partners' MD Peter da Silva Vint join stakeholder intelligence advisory firm Sodali & Co.

Phillips Takes Post at Michael Baker Int'l

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Chris PhillipsChris Phillips has joined Michael Baker International, the Pittsburgh-based engineering, architecture and digital services company, as chief communications officer.

PR Firm News: Curley & Pynn Rebrands as Biplane

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BiplaneCurley & Pynn Public Relations Management rebrands as Biplane focused specifically on helping nonprofits build visibility, reputation and trust to advance their philanthropy... SKDK launches a payer negotiation practice that is designed to support health systems as they navigate increasingly complex negotiations with insurers... ChangeMakers, a strategy and communications firm with over 400 professionals across North America, launches RepScore.