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Last Updated: Fri., Feb. 6, 2026 @ 5:30 pm

JETRO Plots DC Moves

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

JETROThe Japan External Trade Organization has hired DB3, the legacy firm of Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Howard Baker, for a comprehensive report assessing the "current state of play" in DC.

Netflix Calls in Merger/Antitrust Pro

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Seth BloomNetflix has retained Bloom Strategic Counsel for regulatory matters regarding its proposed $83B merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

On the Move: J.M. Smucker Names Williams CMO

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Katie WilliamsThe J.M. Smucker Co. names Katie Williams CMO, effective March 9... Jones Lang LaSalle, a professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, appoints Mencía Barreiros as head of communications... Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, appoints Sue Lee as SVP of investor relations, a newly created role.

PR Firm News: UK's PHA Group Expands to NYC

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PHA GroupThe PHA Group, which has offices in London, Manchester and Leeds, is expanding to New York... The Next Solutions Group launches NSG Health... Rational 360, a DC-based firm, has relocated to an 18,000-square-foot space on the city’s K Street business corridor... KAOH Media, a firm specializing in clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, and ESG-driven investments, launches Fieldwise Civic Engagement.

Accounts in Transit: Nicholas & Lence Handles NYC Winter Outing

Fri., Feb. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

OutingNicholas & Lence Communications handles PR for NYC Winter Outing... Burson is appointed to lead integrated communications for the Norwegian Seafood Council in Japan... McLean Media lands Lofty Pops, a Michigan-based handcrafted ice pop brand... Xhibition teams with Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection, a portfolio of luxury safari lodges.

BGR Group Works to Boost US/Nigeria Ties

Thu., Feb. 5, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MatonBGR Group has a six-month $900K pact to boost US-Nigerian relations. Nigeria's top oil and gas field supplier is funding the effort.

Commentary

Trump's Heavenly Tribute

Thu., Feb. 5, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

National Cathedral’s “Church Triumphant Rose Window”The National Cathedral's "rose window" would be a great place to pay tribute to the man who is putting his mark on DC landmarks... Will the Democratic presidential candidate embrace Project 2029's blueprint?... WPP offers counseling to US staffers who are outraged by the actions of ICE... PRSA embraces the 3 Rs as it stands at the crossroads.

Enduring Leadership and Career Longevity

Thu., Feb. 5, 2026

By Ken Jacobs

Ron CulpIn this episode of Taking the Lead, DePaul University's Ron Culp reflects on what effective leadership looks like when career paths are less predictable, expectations are shifting, and leaders are being asked to develop people at every stage of their journey.

FTI Alum Roady Moves to Prosek

Thu., Feb. 5, 2026

By Steve Barnes

David RoadyProsek Partners hires FTI Consulting vet David Roady to build and deepen its relationships in the corporate sector, particularly with chief communications officers and C-suite executives.

Political Nonprofit Needs PR Help

Thu., Feb. 5, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

open primariesOpen Primaries, a coalition that advocates for open and nonpartisan primary elections, is seeking proposals from public relations firms that can provide communications and media relations support.

PR Firm News: SKDK Makes Move on Wavelength Strategy

Thu., Feb. 5, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SKDK merges with digital advertising firm Wavelength Strategy... Supreme Group launches Supreme Intelligence, an artificial intelligence platform designed to meet the commercial needs of healthcare and life sciences companies... Relevance International introduces Artificial Intelligence Amplification Optimization, a proprietary service designed to help brands create a competitive advantage for AI visibility... IMAGINE PR introduces a brand partnerships division, which will focus on ensuring that partnerships are meaningful and measurable, rather than transactional.

On the Move: Stagwell Names Berentson CEO-Owned Media

Thu., Feb. 5, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BerentsonStagwell appoints Ben Berentson as CEO, owned media. Berentson was most recently managing director at Stagwell’s Code and Theory... FUSE Create, a Toronto-based advertising agency, brings on Jenn Duggan as SVP, managing director, PR. Duggan joins the agency from Citizen Relations, where she most recently served as president... The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District names Nicole Bell communications manager. Bell previously served as VP of public relations for Smile Train.

CA Mulls Push to Celebrate Prop 65

Wed., Feb. 4, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

CaliforniaCalifornia’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is surveying the marketplace for strategic communications firms that are capable and interested in conducting a campaign to mark the 40th anniversary of Proposition 65.