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Last Updated: Wed., Mar. 11, 2026 @ 5:35 pm

Canada Chooses Cogent for Social Audit

Wed., Mar. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

CanadaCanada's DC embassy has hired Cogent Strategies to assess the US social media landscape and provide data-driven and actionable recommendations about the best ways to reach targeted audiences to advance its advocacy objectives.

Commentary

Gamifying the Carnage in Iran

Wed., Mar. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

BlaseCupichA tip of the mitre goes to Cardinal Blasé Cupich for his strong statement condemning the Trump administration’s bid to turn the Iran war into entertainment... Donald Trump sets off on a wild little excursion... The president will never be mistaken for one of his predecessors, 'Unconditional Surrender' Grant... The Ig Nobels abandon Boston for Zurich because it's not exactly fun and games time in the USA.

Maple Shade (NJ) Seeks Marketing Help

Wed., Mar. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Maple ShadeMaple Shade Township, which is located in South Jersey's Burlington County, is seeking proposals and resumes for a marketing and social media consultant to work on an as-needed basis.

Media Maneuvers: WaPo Vet Stockwell Takes USAT Post

Wed., Mar. 11, 2026

By Steve Barnes

StockwellUSA TODAY brings on Jamie Stockwell as VP of news, effective March 30. Stockwell was most recently deputy managing editor of news for the Washington Post... YouTube expands its likeness detection capabilities to a pilot group of government officials, journalists and political candidates... The AP Fund for Journalism adds 50 news organizations to its local news program, bringing the total number of participating newsrooms to 100.

On the Move: Breakwater Strategy Adds CNN Alum

Wed., Mar. 11, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jessica SchneiderBreakwater Strategy, a strategic insights and communications consultancy, brings on former CNN justice correspondent Jessica Schneider as a VP... Stratacomm, a DC-based firm, names Darren Scher chief operating and integration officer. Scher comes to the agency from Adfero, where he was most recently managing director... Dreamday hires Veronica Gauthier as SVP of growth... TextNow appoints Bonnie Herche as VP of marketing. Herche joins the company from Crain Communications

Ireland Seeks PR for Culture Night

Tue., Mar. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

IrelandIreland’s Arts Council is looking for a firm to handle its $250K marketing and communication services budget for Culture Night, which is slated for Sept. 18.

Stagwell Posts 2% Q4 Growth

Tue., Mar. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Mark PennStagwell’s Q4 revenues grew two percent to $807M while adjusted EBITDA rose three percent to $129M.

AI Causing Information ‘Credibility Fatigue’

Tue., Mar. 10, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

PANBlast’s “Trust Shortcuts and AI Credibility Fatigue Survey” polled 1,000 U.S. adults in January. Research was conducted by Dynata. PANBlast is a division of PR agency PAN.Thanks to artificial intelligence, nearly half of Americans said they no longer trust the information they encounter online. As a result, according to a survey, brands are increasingly becoming de facto sources of truth verification.

Communicating Through Controversy

Tue., Mar. 10, 2026

By Andrea Carrothers

Andrea CarrothersStrategies for health and nutrition communicators to build trust in today’s divisive health and nutrition landscape.

State Dept. Vet Stevens Joins DCI Group

Tue., Mar. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WIll StevensDCI Group has hired Will Stevens, who has more than 20 years of State Dept. experience, to bolster its international practice.

What's Ahead for CCOs?

Tue., Mar. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

ZenoZeno Group releases a report showing that while communications are a bigger factor than ever in strategy, growth, risk and workforce decisions for companies, most communications leaders don’t think they are totally ready for what lies ahead.

Accounts in Transit: Velocitas Finds Flam

Tue., Mar. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

FlamVelocitas, a Miami-based agency, picks up US AOR duties for Flam, a deep-tech startup pioneering AI-native content... Broadhead drives PR for Stoughton Trailers, No. 5 manufacturer of semi-truck trailers in North America... Laura Davidson Public Relations, wins PR work from Anthology of Athens, an 18-room boutique hotel in Greece.

PR Firm News: Public Inc. Acquires Rocket Social Impact

Tue., Mar. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PublicPublic Inc., a social impact agency based in Toronto and New York, acquires Rocket Social Impact, an advisory firm that works with nonprofit and corporate social impact organizations... Ruder Finn launches “What’s Next: The Ruder Finn Podcast,” a new platform hosted by CEO Kathy Bloomgarden... Crowe PR joins United Partners Network, a network of independent PR agencies with members across more than 65 markets worldwide.