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Last Updated: Tue., Jul. 14, 2026 @ 4:09 pm

On the Move: Narrative Strategies Recruits Silverstein

Tue., Jul. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Adam SilversteinNarrative Strategies names Adam Silverstein as managing director in New York. Silverstein was most recently head of media relations & thought leadership at Scient Public Relations... Mission North brings on Alex Hunter as EVP of health and innovation... Baird & Warner, a family-owned independent real estate services company that serves the Chicago area, appoints Jeanette Cutler as CMO.

DGA Group Calls in Middle East Pros

Tue., Jul. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DGADGA Group has lined up the former US ambassadors to Qatar and Saudi Arabia as senior advisors to help clients navigate that politically complex region.

Accounts in Transit: Racepoint Global Snags MIPS

Tue., Jul. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MIPSRacepoint Global signs on to work with MIPS, which develops tools, software and compute required for building autonomous edge computing platforms... Allen & Gerritsen picks up Appalachian Mountain Club, the oldest operating outdoor and recreation conservation organization in the US... RG2 Communications scoops up The Broome, a boutique hotel in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.

U of Guelph Plans Pool of PR Suppliers

Tue., Jul. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

GuelphOntario’s University of Guelph is creating a pool of firms eager to assist its external relations department with communications and marketing projects on an as-required basis.

PR Firm News: SourceCode Opens in Europe via Munich Outpost

Tue., Jul. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SourceCodeSourceCode Communications launches SourceCode Germany, establishing the agency's first office in continental Europe... Clario Group acquires Ted Miller Group, a Miami-founded agency focused on clients in the technology, travel & leisure and financial services sectors... Global Situation Room’s Global Risk Advisory Council is hosting a July 23 webinar that will go over the results of its new Reputation Risk Index.

Chime's Bencuya Shifts to Brunswick Group

Tue., Jul. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Eitan BencuyaEitan Bencuya, who has more than 20 years of technology PR experience, has signed on with Brunswick Group as a partner in its San Francisco office.

DFW's EpicCentral Seeks Marcom Support

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

EpicGrand Prairie is looking for a firm to develop a strategic marketing campaign to promote its EpicCentral entertainment district, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

APCO Touts Wonders of Uzbekistan

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

UzbekistanAPCO has signed on to provide strategic communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement to promote the culture of Uzbekistan.

Biden Aide Joins Seven Letter

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Greg HonanGreg Honan, who worked in the Biden White House as director of message planning and chief of staff for its office of communications, is joining public affairs firm Seven Letter as a managing director.

Falcons PR Chief Flies to Big Ten

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

David BassityDavid Bassity, who was VP for football communications for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, will join the Big Ten Conference on July 20.

Accounts in Transit: Strategic Objectives Lands Waterfront Toronto 

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

WaterfrontStrategic Objectives is selected by Waterfront Toronto to lead integrated communications for the opening of a new section of the city’s Biidaasige Park... Scout Lab, which works with clients focused on human and planetary health, is named AOR for auction-based platform BuyWander... Marketplace Excellence Corporation is named US PR firm for the Anguilla Tourist Board.

PR Firm News: Havas Acquires MUT

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

HavasHavas acquires MUT, a Barcelona-based firm focused on experiential marketing and sustainable events... IPREX lauches its AI Task Force...D S Simon Media, one of the first companies to produce a satellite media tour, celebrates its 40th anniversary... Washington Women in Public Relations is sponsoring an event that shows communications pros who work with associations how they can get their messages across clearly, credibly and courageously. “How Associations Lead with Strategic Storytelling,” at 6 p.m. on July 16.

On the Move: BPCM Recruits Prada Vet

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Christian LangbeinBPCM brings on former Prada SVP marketing & communications Christian Langbein as its EVP of growth and strategy, a newly created role... MikeWorldWide names Joseph Sorrentino as its first chief intelligence officer. Sorrentino joins from Weber Shandwick, where he was EVP, analytics & intelligence... Pacers Sports & Entertainment, which operates the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and WNBA’s Indiana Fever, hires Kieran Donahue as EVP and CMO. Donahue has served as chief marketing officer at IHOP and VP, brand, marketing & digital for the Americas at Marriott... Ballast Rock Asset Management, a diversified alternative investment manager, appoints Michael Welch as head of investor relations and capital formation.

PR Needed to Preserve Historic Black Sites

Fri., Jul. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

African AmericanThe African American Cultural Heritage Fund, which is the largest organization in the US dedicated to preserving historic Black sites, is looking to hire a PR firm.

Geben Acquires LBR/PR

Fri., Jul. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

GebenColumbus-based Geben Communications has acquired New York’s LBR/PR, which handles professional services, consumer products, luxury and health/wellness clients.

Kering's Michon Drives to Renault

Fri., Jul. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Paul MichonRenault Group brings on Paul Michon as corporate communications director, effective Sept. 1. He joins from Kering, the luxury goods marketer.