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Last Updated: Fri., May 23, 2025 @ 5:10 pm

Senators Blast VOA/OAN Partnership

Fri., May 23, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Kari LakeDemocratic Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Van Hollen have blasted Kari Lake’s decision to partner Voice of America and Office of Cuba Broadcasting with One America News.

Panama Maritime Authority Calls in Checkmate

Fri., May 23, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

PanamaThe Panama Maritime Authority has agreed to pay a $195K monthly fee to Trump-tied Checkmate Government Relations to facilitate outreach to US officials and decision makers.

Tesla's Reputation Drops Like a Rock

Fri., May 23, 2025

By Steve Barnes

AxiosTesla’s corporate reputation has slid further over the past five years than any other company in the Axios Harris Poll 100, according to the newly released 2025 edition of the report.

Media Maneuvers: RedBird Capital to Acquire UK's Telegraph

Fri., May 23, 2025

By Steve Barnes

TelegraphThe Telegraph, a UK paper founded in 1855, agrees to be acquired by RedBird Capital Partners, a US firm... News/Media Alliance CEO Danielle Coffey slams Google for its new “A.I. mode.”... The Baltimore Banner editor-in-chief Kimi Yoshino is heading to the Washington Post, where she will start as managing editor on July 7.

Explore St. Louis Looks for Crisis PR Plan

Thu., May 22, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Explore St LouisExplore St. Louis plans to hire a crisis communications firm as the DMO moves to establish the city and region as a top-tier US travel destination.

Sitrick Signs Up China's Huawei Technologies

Thu., May 22, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

HuaweiSitrick And Company has signed on to provide strategic communications to China’s Huawei Technologies, which is on the US Treasury Dept.’s sanctions list.

PR Firm News: Antenna Group Invests In No Logo Platform

Thu., May 22, 2025

By Steve Barnes

AntennaAntenna Group acquires a minority investment stake in AI-powered creator platform No Logo... The PRConsultants Group, a nationwide network of senior communications professionals, marks its 25th anniversary... Acceleration Community of Companies launches Ingenuity Group, a talent and brand consultancy founded by Ina Treciokas, who was previously a partner at Slate PR.

On the Move: Avoq Names Askew, Grant to Run Gov't Relations

Thu., May 22, 2025

By Steve Barnes

AvoqAvoq appoints partners Whit Askew and Cedric Grant to manage its government relations operations... rbb Communications, names VPs Jennifer Valdes and Julie Jimenez-Padron as equity shareholders... The Consultancy PR promotes Francesco Tribuzio to SVP.

Denmark Recruits Mercury Public Affairs

Wed., May 21, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

DenmarkDenmark has enlisted Mercury Public Affairs for strategic consulting, PA, marketing and communications work as president Trump vows to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of the European nation. (Updated)

Commentary

Ukraine Needs PR Makeover

Wed., May 21, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

UkraineUkraine is in dire need of a PR repositioning as Donald Trump prepares to pull the plug on US support... Embattled NYC mayor Eric Adams claims his meeting with his buddy in the White House saved the Empire Wind offshore project... Media heavyweights need to read "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' before cutting deals with Trump.