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Last Updated: Thu., Mar. 5, 2026 @ 12:42 pm

On the Move: FGS Global Adds Susman to Exec Board

Thu., Mar. 5, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Sally SusmanFGS Global adds former Pfizer EVP and chief corporate affairs officer Sally Susman to its global executive board as an independent member, effective April 1... Codeword brings on Kim Baffi, who was previously Salesforce VP and creative director, as executive creative director... Amperity, an AI-powered customer data cloud, appoints Bridget Perry as CMO.

A&P Works to Attract Investment in Uzbekistan

Thu., Mar. 5, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

UzbelkistanArnold & Porter Kaye Scholer is helping the Embassy of Uzbekistan's efforts to attract increased trade and investment in Central Asia’s most populous country.

Alcoa Recruits BP Alum Olson

Thu., Mar. 5, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Emily OlsonAlcoa has named Emily Olson, who has more than 20 years of experience working in capital-intensive industries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, EVP & chief external affairs officer, effective April 6.

Longacre Square Snares DGA, FGS Veteran

Thu., Mar. 5, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LongacreLongacre Square Partners has named Humza Vanderman partner and head of its London outpost as the financial communications firm expands into Europe.

How Brands Earn Loyalty That Lasts

Thu., Mar. 5, 2026

By Josh Moed

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Theresa Bertand, Head of Strategy, Zeno Group
On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon spoke with Theresa Bertrand, Head of Strategy at Zeno Group, about the firm’s Brand Love and Demand study and why emotional connection is driving sustained growth in 2026.

Travel Nevada Looks for Comms Partner

Wed., Mar. 4, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Travel NevadaTravel Nevada is seeking a creative shop that will be responsible for managing all aspects of its brand strategy and campaign production.

Commentary

Feeding The G.O.A.T.

Wed., Mar. 4, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Oz PearlmanWill mentalist Oz Pearlman read Donald Trump's mind at the White House Correspondents Assn. dinner next month? The nation would like to know what's going on between the president's ears... Defense Department quarterback Pete Hegseth compares Iranian war to a football game... Travel Nevada issues a gem of an RFP that describes "Nevadaness."

Prosek Partners Works BrewDog Deal

Wed., Mar. 4, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

BrewDogProsek Partners handles New York’s Tilray Brands, craft beer & cannabis operation, as it acquires BrewDog, a leading British independent beer producer in the UK, for $45M.

PR Firm News: PSC Acquires Nonprofit Partners

Wed., Mar. 4, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PSCPSC (Princeton Strategic Communications) acquires Nonprofit Partners... CG Life launches 24/364, a cultural brand platform intended to drive awareness, connection and action aimed at keeping rare disease at the forefront of the health and social conversation... Interluxe Group, which focuses on brand experiences and in-person activations; Quinn, a strategic communications agency; and media and digital agency North & Warren are uniting under the Interluxe Group banner.

Accounts in Transit: Decker/Royal Adds Trio

Wed., Mar. 4, 2026

By Steve Barnes

DeckerDecker/Royal signs up The Meadows on Rock Creek, Château la Commaraineand Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort... Horizon Media goes with GALLO, which markets wine, spirits, malt beverages and ready-to-drink products... Integrity Public Relations wins Tradewinds Networks.

On the Move: MOIA America Makes Gamo PR Chief

Wed., Mar. 4, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Marcus GamoMOIA America, a Volkswagen Group of America subsidiary that develops and tests autonomous, all-electric ride-pooling vehicles, names Marcus Gamo head of U.S. communications... Continental Strategy brings on Francisco Petrirena as VP in its Miami office. Petrirena was previously chief of staff to former Miami city manager Art Noriega... MSQ Sport + Entertainment brings on Lauren Weil as EVP, Max Hirsch as VP of sponsorship, and Brooke Losee as VP.

Ruder Finn Reps Sanctioned Huawei

Tue., Mar. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

HuaweiRuder Finn, Inc. has signed on to support China’s Huawei Technologies Co. and its US research arm Futurewei’s communications in the US.

Ad Agencies Look to PR to Differentiate, Drive Growth

Tue., Mar. 3, 2026

By Dave Nobs

Dave NobsIn today’s highly competitive marketplace, ad agencies are increasingly leveraging the power of public relations to build reputations, shape narratives, reinforce areas of expertise, and create content.