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Last Updated: Fri., Sep. 29, 2023 @ 10:40 am

On the Move: Herbalife Recruits Tyson Foods' Susan Brown

Fri., Sep. 29, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Susan BrownHerbalife, a health and wellness company, names Tyson Foods pro Susan Brown VP, head of global corporate communications.... DCI Group adds Chary Sathea and Hannah Student to its digital and social media team....Marcus Theatres, which owns or operates 993 movie screens at 79 locations in 17 states, appoints Ken Thewes as senior VP of marketing

CA County Looks for Post-COVID-19 PR

Thu., Sep. 28, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

San JoaquinThe San Joaquin County Public Health Services is looking for a firm to handle its “Post-COVID-19: Emerging Diseases Program Communications Plan.”

Gagnier Works XFL, USFL Merger

Thu., Sep. 28, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Gagnier Communications handles the XFL as it plans to merge with the United States Football League, a move that joins the two spring leagues.

Commentary

Passing the Hat for Struggling CEOs

Thu., Sep. 28, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

EPICEO compensation plummeted 14.8 percent in 2022, while workers took only a 1.9 percent "hit"... Trump mimics Giuliani's infamous Four Seasons Total Landscaping PR disaster... Idaho wants to be known for more than being the spud capital of the US.

Social Media Now Preferred Venue to Make Friends

Thu., Sep. 28, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

social mediaMany young people today now prefer social media platforms over face-to-face interactions for the purpose of making friends, according to a recent survey by livestreaming platform LiveMe.

News of Firms: G+S Expands into Landscaping, Outdoor Living Sector

Thu., Sep. 28, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Lyndsey NewmanG&S Business Communications expands into the landscaping & outdoor living market... Litzky Public Relations, which works with brands targeted at kids and families, announces the retirement of founder/CEO Michele Litzky... Tier One Partners, celebrates its 20th anniversary by making a donation to the Cathy Hughes School of Communication Annual Fund at Howard University.

On the Move: Stevens Group Adds Gamer, Altschuler

Thu., Sep. 28, 2023

By Steve Barnes

StevensThe Stevens Group, a facilitator of mergers and acquisitions in the PR and digital marketing agency spaces, brings on Marty Gamer as VP of business development and Mark Altschuler as VP of sales... Voxus PR hires Intel CCO Tara Smith as a managing partner... Pinstripes, a chain of venues that feature dining, bowling, bocce, and private events, recruits Shannon Keller as CMO.

Yukon Wants PR to Link Weed, Impaired Driving

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

YukonThe Yukon Dept. of Highways and Public Works wants a firm to create a marketing campaign that links the use of cannabis and impaired driving.

Commentary

The GOP's Great Unraveling

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

George HW BushGeorge Bush I campaigned at a flag factory. Donald Trump toured a gun shop. The GOP unravels... McKinsey & Co.'s opioid settlements near $1B mark. It claims no wrongdoing... Sign of the times: PRSA's national conference will include session on preparing for active shooter crisis communications.

Accounts in Transit: 5WPR Picks Up Blenders Eyewear

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Blenders5WPR eyes PR work for Blenders Eyewear, part of Safilo Group... Ripley PR to run PR for Restorerz Emergency Services... Obviouslee, which works with purpose-driven brands and companies in the outdoor industry, adds Toadfish....

ICR Handles FAT Deal

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

FATICR Inc. handles FAT Brands as the Los Angeles-based fast-casual, quick-serve restaurant owner/franchisor acquires Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill chain from Sun Capital Partners for $30M.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Doug Broad

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Doug Broad, Principal, Three Rings Inc.
Three Rings principal Doug Broad talks about how VC-backed companies that are looking to grow can get the maximum value out of media relations on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview with Doug Simon.

On the Move: PitchBook Names Stoddart CMO

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Paul StoddartPitchBook, a data provider for the private and public equity markets, hires Paul Stoddart as CMO... SonicWall, a cybersecurity business, hires Cisco Systems senior director of integrated marketing Christine Bartlett as SVP and CMO... Sonatype, a software supply chain management company, names Megan Lueders as CMO.

Ex-Rep Moran Advocates for Ukraine Aid

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

James MoranFormer Congressman James Moran has signed a $300K one-year pact to represent Ukraine’s Ministry of Strategic Industries.