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Last Updated: Tue., Jun. 17, 2025 @ 3:17 pm

CA's Orange Co. Needs Road Work PR

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

OCTAThe Orange County Transportation Authority is gathering proposals for public outreach for its State Route 57 improvement project.

Streaming Now Surpasses Broadcast, Cable TV

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

streamingFor the first time in history, Americans in May spent more time watching streaming content than broadcast or cable TV combined, according to Nielsen data.

Consello Taps Gray as UK Chief

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

SueGrayConsello has appointed Sue Gray, who was chief of staff to then-British Labour Party chief and now prime minister Keir Starmer, as head of its UK operation.

Media Maneuvers: High Times to Return to Print

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

High TimesHigh Times is preparing to resume publication of its magazine in limited-run, collectible editions, following the brand’s acquisition by RAW Rolling Papers founder Josh Kesselman... VICE Media names Adam Stotsky, a former NBCUniversal exec and president of Dick Clark Productions, as CEO... Condé Nast picks Mark Guiducci to serve as global editorial director of Vanity Fair, a newly created role, effective June 30.

PR Firm News: Vogel Group Partners With Boléro

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

VogelVogel Group, a DC-headquartered government affairs and consulting firm, forms a strategic partnership with Montreal-based public affairs firm Boléro Stratégies... Matter Communications launches project-based offerings for B2C companies looking to increase brand awareness and visibility... Tucker/Hall, a Tampa-based PR and public affairs firm, opens a new office in Orlando.

Hotmire Returns to the SEC

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

ErikHotmireErik Hotmire has rejoined the Securities and Exchange Commission as chief external affairs officer and director of the Office of Public Affairs.

JF Handles At Home's Chapter 11 Filing

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

AtHomeJoele Frank handles strategic communications for At Home Group as the Dallas-based big box retailer declares Chapter 11 due to its struggles with a slowdown in consumer spending, and the specter of tariffs.

On the Move: NANO Nuclear Hires Barry as IR Chief

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Matthew BarryNANO Nuclear Energy, a nuclear energy and technology company, hires Matthew Barry as director of investor relations... MoneyGram, a global payments network, appoints Lamia Pardo as CMO... Golin promotes Kim Mittag to U.S. head of influencer, a newly created role.

Accounts in Transit: Tier One Partners Adds Web Work

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Tier OneTier One Partners, a women-owned, full-service integrated marketing agency, launches websites for 24M Technologies, CAP Index and Sona Energy Solutions.... MMGY is named website agency and TURNER comes on board as PR agency for the Monroe County Tourist Development Council of Florida... Perceptual Advisors, a Miami-based communications, brand strategy and public affairs firm, picks up Consumer Cellular.

PR Firm News: WPP Open Adds TikTok's AI Tools

Mon., Jun. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

WPPWPP is integrating Symphony, TikTok’s generative AI tools, into WPP Open, its AI-enabled marketing platform... Zapwater Communications founder and CEO David Zapata is appointed executive chair of Travel Lifestyle Network... MAD Global Strategy opens an office in Charleston, WV.

Big Ideas Are What They’ll Remember

Fri., Jun. 13, 2025

By Adam Ritchie

Adam RitchieAny agency can handle an account, and any PR pro can staff an account. But it’s the Big Ideas that make us unforgettable.

CT Transit District Looks for PR Firm

Fri., Jun. 13, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

CTTransitConnecticut’s Estuary Transit District is looking for a firm to handle a comprehensive PR campaign to support its community outreach and engagement goals.

Prosek Supports UAE's Media Office

Fri., Jun. 13, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

UAEProsek Partners provided PR support for the United Arab Emirates’ national media office during the United Nations’ 18th Conference of State Parties on the rights of people with disabilities, held in New York from June 10-12.