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Last Updated: Tue., Sep. 17, 2024 @ 4:55 pm

ACC Acquires DKC

Tue., Sep. 17, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

DKCAcceleration Community of Companies has acquired a majority stake in New York-based DKC, the full-service communications shop launched by Dan Klores in 1991.

Skyline Capitol Works to Buff Image of Turkey

Tue., Sep. 17, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

TurkeySkyline Capitol has signed a $200K pact to provide government relations services to Turkey, and to work create a positive image of the country and its people in the US.

Finn Partners Hires Healthcare Vet Adrian

Tue., Sep. 17, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Julie AdrianFinn Partners has named Julie Adrian managing partner and UK health group lead, a newly created post, as the independent firm strengthens its global healthcare capabilities.

Trump’s Last Shot for Public Relations Victory

Tue., Sep. 17, 2024

By Fraser P. Seitel

Fraser SeitelAfter enduring yet another close call with death, Donald Trump might have earned one final opportunity to alter the public relations calculus and convince Americans to vote for him.

More PR Pros Using AI in Press Releases

Tue., Sep. 17, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

PR Newswire's 2024 State of the Press Release ReportMore than a quarter of PR pros today said they're using generative artificial intelligence to create press releases, and nearly half said they plan to do so in the future, according to a PR Newswire survey.

On the Move: VMLY&R EMEA CEO Dimitriou Joins DEPT

Tue., Sep. 17, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Andrew DimitriouAndrew Dimitriou, who was EMEA CEO at WPP's VMLY&R, has joined DEPT, a digital marketing shop backed by Carlyle Group... Relevance International, which works with clients in the luxury lifestyle, real estate, tech, hospitality and design sectors, promotes Dane Wisher to SVP.... Parse Biosciences brings on Kaitie Kramer as VP of marketing.

News of Firms: Ballard Partners Targets Korea

Mon., Sep. 16, 2024

By Steve Barnes

GR CompanyBallard Partners targets Korea via a strategic partnership with the Seoul's GR Company... AMP3 PR established its presence at New York Fashion Week by hosting the its annual Gifting Suite + Media Lounge, Sept. 9 and 10 at Sir Richard’s Penthouse Flat in New York’s Virgin Hotel... 5WPR expands its Florida real estate practice.

Accounts in Transit: Goodman Media Int'l Lands Arthur Ashe Institute

Mon., Sep. 16, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Arthur AsheGoodman Media International is engaged to represent the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, a non-profit organization founded by Arthur Ashe, winner of men’s singles titles at the US Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon... FNK IR signs on with wireless telecom operator and digital services provider Veon Ltd to help drive its US capital markets strategy... Magrino lands social media duties for Brunch with Babs and is also working with culinary media company America’s Test Kitchen... MZ Group wins investor relations work from Sertainty Corporation.

On the Move: GrandPad Appoints Dolan CMO

Mon., Sep. 16, 2024

By Steve Barnes

GrandPad, producer of a digital tablet designed for users 75 and older, appoints Grace Dolan as CMO... FloQast, an accounting transformation platform, brings on Ben Schechter as CMO... Pierce Public Relations of Nashville ups Bri Carlesimo to VP of client experience, a newly created role.