O'Dwyer's Nov. '26 Technology PR & AI Issue'

Public Relations News & PR Firms Coverage

Latest PR firm news, commentary & professional development.

Last Updated: Thu., Oct. 15, 2026 @ 1:30 pm

DuBois Takes PA Post at AIB Data Centers

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Pierre DuBoisPierre DuBois has taken the VP-public affairs post at AIB Data Centers, developer of the digital infrastructure for AI hosting and high-performance computing workloads.

PR Firm News: MMGY, R&R Partners Join Forces

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MMGYMMGY and Las Vegas-based R&R partners are joining forces under parent company MMGY Global... HarrisQuest, the brand and reputation intelligence platform from The Harris Poll, launches HarrisQuest MCP (Model Context Protocol), which lets users easily connect an AI assistant to external data and tools... Curious Orange, a Dublin-based firm that offers strategy, creative design, digital performance marketing, and AI-enabled workflows, launches Curious Orange Live, a dedicated live experiential marketing agency.

WSSU Wants to Enroll Marketing Firm

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WSSUWinston-Salem State University seeks an executive strategic marketing and communications firm to serve as an advisor to chancellor Bonita Brown and her cabinet.

FGS Global Acquires The Russell Group

Thu., Oct. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

FGS Global & The Russell GroupFGS Global has acquired The Russell Group, a DC-based lobbying shop with strengths in the food and agricultural sectors.

Swiss Cheer Assn. Looks for Branding Boost

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Swiss CheerThe Swiss Cheer Association seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive new visual identity that communicates its professional aspirations.

Commentary

Countdown Begins for WH Press Sec. Zacharia

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Katie ZachariaWill White House press secretary Katie Zacharia remain on the job for two or three Scaramuccis?... President Trump reaches a new low with wicked deal to buy diesel from his puppet-master Vladimir Putin... Russian influence operations pump out more than 900 stories in impersonated western media outlets to undermine support for Ukraine.

Longacre Guides Ancora's Run at Big Yellow Group

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ANcoraLongacre Square Partners represents Ancora Holdings as it urges the board of Big Yellow Group to conduct a strategic review of the UK’s No. 1 self-storage company.

On the Move: Signal Group Adds Feron

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Josie FeronSignal Group, a DC-based public affairs firm, hires Josie Feron as director. Feron was most recently communications director for the Office of Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC)... Moburst, a mobile-first digital agency driven by a proprietary AI program, appoints Etgar Shpivak as VP of marketing... Howard University hires Jasmine Gurley as senior director of public relations in the Office of University Communications.

PR Firm News: Messina Group Rebrands as Fortius Global

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

FortiusThe Messina Group is rebranding as Fortius Global and opening an office in London. Jim Messina, who launched the firm in 2013 after serving as campaign manager for Obama for America, will serve as CEO of Fortius Global and continue to set the vision, strategy, and execution for Fortius and its companies... The New York Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute names the new members of its NextGen Committee for the 2026-2027 term... Billion Dollar Boy, a social and influencer marketing agency with offices in New York and London, acquires Santa Monica, CA-headquartered Creator Authority.

Publicis Enjoys 5% Q3 Growth

Tue., Oct. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Arthur SadounPublicis Groupe posted five percent Q3 net organic revenue growth, marking “another very strong quarter” for the French-based firm, according to CEO Arthur Sadoun.