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Last Updated: Wed., Aug. 12, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Burson Acquires Limbik

Wed., Aug. 12, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LimbikBurson has acquired Limbik, the cognitive-AI company that helped it develop its Decipher predictive intelligence platform, which forecasts how content will resonate in more than 60 global markets.

Kurdistan Taps Trump-Connected Continental

Wed., Aug. 12, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Continental StrategyThe Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, which has been hit hard by the US/Iran war, has retained Continental Strategy to promote its interests among US policymakers, business leaders and key decision-makers.

Rubenstein Handles $2.6B Yankee Deal

Wed., Aug. 12, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

YankeesRubenstein Communications handles Yankee Global Enterprises as its irons out a $2.6B financing pact with Apollo Sports Capital, a unit of the global alternative asset manager.

On the Move: Otter.ai Names Alex Gay CMO

Wed., Aug. 12, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Alex GayOtter.ai, an AI notetaker that turns the spoken words from meetings into searchable intelligence, automated action items and agentic workflows, names Alex Gay CMO... Disney Consumer Products promotes Joss Hastings to SVP, marketing... Shoe Station Group, which operates 422 stores in 35 states and Puerto Rico, appoints Tracy Dick as CMO.

Accounts in Transit: The Point PR Picks Up Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Wed., Aug. 12, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

FairmontThe Point PR, a travel and hospitality agency, wins AOR status for the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and the Limelight Hotels collection... The Door, Dolphin unit, is named US agency for Kewpie Americas, a Japanese mayonnaise and condiment brand... Akimbo Communications is engaged as PR AOR for Seirus Innovation, which offers clothing focused on cold-weather comfort and outdoor performance.

SF's Union Square Looks for PR Pro

Tue., Aug. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Union SquareThe Union Square Alliance is searching for a marketing & communications manager to help tell the story about the comeback of “the heart of San Francisco.”

Trump Media Posts $238M Q2 Loss

Tue., Aug. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TMTGTrump Media & Technology Group posted a $238M Q2 loss on $1.7M in revenues. That performance compares to a $20M loss and $883K revenues in the 2025 comparable quarter.

Commentary

Trump's 'Dangerous' Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

Tue., Aug. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

PediatricsKudos to the American Academy of Pediatrics for pulling no punches in blasting Trump's new childhood vaccine recommendations as "dangerous."... Billionaire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is tired of hearing about people struggling with the economy... Trump delivers priceless gift to Iran's propaganda machine.

Booz Allen Hamilton VP to Defense Tech Company

Tue., Aug. 11, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Chelsey ThomasChelsey Thomas, who was a VP at Booz Allen Hamilton and a professional staff member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, is joining defense technology company AEVEX as VP of government affairs.

Qorvis Boosts Morocco's US Ties

Tue., Aug. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MoroccoQorvis has signed a $35K per-month agreement to provide strategic communications to Morocco to further its effort to enhance its relationship with the US.