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WPP CEO Mark Read recorded a 15.7 percent growth in Q3 revenues (less pass-through costs) to $3.6B as clients across the board hiked investments in marketing, especially digital media and ecommerce services.
David Beckham, the former English soccer star, puts his reputation on the line by accepting role as pitch man for the the 2022 Qatar World Cup... Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg can run but he can't hide no 'meta' how hard he tries.
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| The Berman Group president Sarah Berman talks about the creative tactics that real estate companies are using to help them negotiate a COVID-impacted marketplace in the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview with Doug Simon. |
Patrick Hillmann leaves Edelman, where he was global head of innovation for the crisis and risk practice, to assume the chief communications officer position at blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange company Binance.
FTI Consulting’s strategic communications unit posted a 31.1 percent jump in Q3 revenues to $69.4M, driven by a robust demand for its corporate reputation and PA services.
Americans want companies to practice empathy but remain skeptical of brands’ motives when they take a public stance on social or political issues, according to a recent survey.
Carol Goodall, who was VP-global communications at Manulife financial services giant, has joined DXC Technology as VP & head of communications.
FINN Partners global health chair Gil Bashe joins the corporate strategic advisory board of Rezilient Health, which offers cloud-based, telehealth and remote-care technologies... Padilla promotes senior directors Kim Blake and Julie McCracken to VP posts... Seven Letter hires Kris Fetterman, who was a speechwriter for Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
The art of embracing culturally relevant topics and conversations in an effort to stand out in a sea of sameness.
Bospar has organized the PRoviding Choices virtual job fair for PR pros looking to relocate from Texas as a result of that state’s abortion ban.
Jack Leslie plans to retire as Weber Shandwick chairman in early 2022 after a 45-year career in public affairs and corporate communications, which included a stint at the legendary Sawyer Miller Group political consulting shop.
The California African American Museum is looking for a partner to oversee its marketing and communications strategies and practices.
Commentary
Hertz interim CEO Mark Fields and Super Bowl champ Tom Brady ignite a PR firestorm under the recently bankrupt company... Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg whines about "coordinated" campaign desinged to take social platform down. Really, Zuck! You are worried about PR... Stormy misinformation weather threatens climate conference... Bernie Sanders loves Sarah Palin.
Advancing health equity as a strategic priority to reach audiences, build reputation and engage with the community and partners.
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The Bliss Group introduces Bliss Impact to help clientsalign their strategic priorities and sustainable programs with societal change... H Code multicultural shop starts up A Code, a digital media solutions platform focused on the Asian American and Pacific Islander community... Edelman launches Edelman Smithfield in Canada, a dedicated financial and capital markets communications boutique agency.
Facebook head of US brand & consumer marketing Kyle Christensen is heading to online gaming operator PointsBet, where he will take on the post of US chief marketing officer.
Dukas Linden Public Relations promotes Zach Kouwe and Shree Dhond to EVP... Gatesman hires Jason Haag as CFO... LUMICKS, a next generation life science tools company, names Joshua Young to lead its IR, communications and strategy functions.
The University of Texas (Austin) is looking for a strategic communications partner to commemorate the landmark 1950 Supreme Court decision that desegrated its law school, and monuments to honor UTA's first Black undergrads.
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