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Last Updated: Wed., Jan. 15, 2025 @ 5:10 pm

Minnesota Slates Anti-Gambling PR Push

Wed., Jan. 15, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

MinnesotaThe Minnesota Department of Human Services wants proposals for a comprehensive statewide public communications campaign focused on preventing problem gambling.

Gen Z Looks for IRL Health Experiences

Wed., Jan. 15, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Burson Study - Gen Z: Calling for Healthcare Connection and ChangeThe "digital natives" of Gen Z are having some reservations about the online health world, according to a new survey from Burson.

On the Move: French|West|Vaughan Hires Hulu's Newberry

Wed., Jan. 15, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Caroline NewberryFrench/​West/​Vaughan hires Hulu's Caroline Newberry as AVP, social media & influencer marketing... Matter Communications promotes Grace Torrance to SVP... McNeely Brockman Public Relations adds Amanda Reinbold as a senior advisor and Rachel Wood as its first creative director... Litera, which provides legal technology solutions, appoints Cynthia Gumbert as CMO.

Proactive Reputation Defense

Wed., Jan. 15, 2025

By Frank Tortorici

FrankTortoriciWhat people of influence should do to proactively and preemptively practice crisis communications.

Accounts in Transit: FINN Signs Up Apex Fintech Solutions

Wed., Jan. 15, 2025

By Steve Barnes

ApexFINN Partners is selected to lead growth marketing strategies and programs for Apex Fintech Solutions... Wilks Group is chosen to provide marketing strategy, content and public relations for AMKUS® Rescue Systems and Lumos Transforms... GS&F is named agency of record for Guthrie’s, a fast-casual franchise.

News of Firms: MAD Global Strategy Acquires ConVista Public Affairs

Wed., Jan. 15, 2025

By Steve Barnes

MADMAD Global Strategy acquires consulting firm ConVista Public Affairs... The Bloc, a women-owned agency focused on the healthcare sector, opens a new regional office in Singapore as part of its strategic expansion into the AMEA region... Bospar principal Curtis Sparrer has written a children’s book on PR titled “Game Face.”

Brunswick Snags Biden Aide Bedingfield

Tue., Jan. 14, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Kate BedingfieldBrunswick Group has hired Kate Bedingfield, who was Joe Biden’s communications director, as a partner in its DC office.

Burson Flies Riyadh Air

Tue., Jan. 14, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Riyadh AirBurson Group has signed on to provide as-needed US communications support to Gulf Hill & Knowlton on behalf of its client Riyadh Air, which is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Biden Thanks Nixon

Tue., Jan. 14, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

NixonJoe Biden can thank Richard Nixon for the fact that he is not regarded as the least popular of recent presidents leaving office... Removing Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list is Biden's final political performance... We're now "living in the old world"— according to Edelman strategy director Chris McCrudden.

Navigating Uncertainty

Tue., Jan. 14, 2025

By Steve Halsey

Steve HalseyA crisis preparedness checklist to help B2B companies thrive under pressure.

Howard Community College to Enroll PR Frm

Tue., Jan. 14, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Howard Community CollegeMaryland’s Howard Community College seeks a firm to help develop a marketing communications program to boost student enrollment levels and its institutional goals.