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Last Updated: Thu., Jun. 19, 2025 @ 4:10 pm

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AI Is Coming for Your Job. Duh!

Thu., Jun. 19, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Andy JassyMedia go nuts over memo from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's memo about AI being a job-killer. Of course, it is... Hats off to straight-talking NAACP chief Derrick Johnson... Donald "Unconditional Surrender" Trump does poor imitation of General Ulysses Grant.

Trust in Brands Grows

Thu., Jun. 19, 2025

By Steve Barnes

EdelmanBrands are deemed increasingly more trustworthy than other sectors of society, according to the newly released 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer.

Mbugua Enrolls at Bowdoin College

Thu., Jun. 19, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Martin MbuguaMaine’s Bowdoin College has named NYU Abu Dhabi's Martin Mbugua senior VP-communications and PA. He takes the spot on August 1.

Accounts in Transit: Champion Collects Sunny Street Café Biz

Thu., Jun. 19, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Sunny StreetChampion is selected as PR and franchise development agency of record for Sunny Street Café, a chain of family-run breakfast and lunch restaurants... Nickerson comes on board as AOR for Arrowpoint Properties, a multifamily real estate investment and management firm... Media Mantra Consulting, the international arm of Dubai-based PR and communications agency Media Mantra Group, is partnering with real estate developer Centurion Properties.

On the Move: Whiteboard Advisors Re-Hires Battaglia

Thu., Jun. 19, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Natalie BattagliaWhiteboard Advisors, a DC-based edtech PR firm, re-hires Natalia Battaglia at firm as SVP... Checkmarx brings on Scott Gainey as CMO... Erlanger, a multi-hospital health system affiliated with the University of Tennessee, names Patrice Batchelor as chief marketing and communications officer.

DHHS Calls for ‘Bold, Edgy’ Messaging

Thu., Jun. 19, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

DHHSThe Department of Health and Human Services wants “a series of bold, edgy national campaigns with innovative messaging” to empower Americans to reclaim control over their health, according to its RFP.

Checkmate Checks In for Pakistan

Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

PakistanCheckmate Government Relations is supporting Pakistan as it seeks to boost its relationship with the US.

Brands Strike Out with Sports Fans

Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

By Steve Barnes

A new report from MikeWorldWide looks at how well brands in five major industries (automotive, casual dining, CPG, financial services and footwear) are doing at leveraging the emotional commitment that sports fans feel for their teams, as well as using it to help develop a similar commitment to their products.While sports fans are one of the most engaged audiences out there, brands are often not sealing the deal when it comes to making a meaningful connection with them.

What About Lucky Lindy and his America First Gang?

Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

LindberghDonald Trump apparently doesn’t know that the “America First” philosophy existed long before he descended from the golden escalator ten years ago. Meet Charles Lindbergh and Henry Ford... White House spins Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel as a "partnership." That's bunk. Nippon Steel owns USS lock, stock and barrel... Cornering the lies of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who denies USAID cuts have killed tens of thousands of people.

Oppenheimer Takes Brunswick Group Post

Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Lauren OppenheimerLauren Oppenheimer, former chief of staff and senior deputy comptroller for PA at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is joining Brunswick Group’s DC office as a director.

Accounts in Transit: Powerhouse & Co. Lands Taco Cabana

Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Taco CabanaPowerhouse+Co. picks up Taco Cabana... CIIC PR is named PR shop for Select Registry: Distinguished Inns of North America, which claims it coined the term "craft lodging."... 5WPR nabs PetAg, a pet wellness and nutrition brand.

On the Move: Career.io Names Klayman CMO

Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Anna KlaymanCareer.io, an AI and human-powered career platform, hires Anna Klayman as CMO... Harrow, an eyecare pharmaceutical company, appoints Mike Biega VP of investor relations and communications... The American Society for Radiation Oncology, the leading organization for physicians who treat patients using radiation therapy, brings on Karen Davis as its first VP of business development and marketing.

PR Firm News: Pierpont Communications Opens in Arizona

Wed., Jun. 18, 2025

By Steve Barnes

PierpontPierpont Communications, a Houston-based shop with operations in all four major Texas markets and Denver, opens an Arizona office... PRophet, a comms tech suite of AI-powered software and services, expands its global partnership with Hootsuite, which offers social and media listening and analytics... Delve, an AI-native platform targeted at public affairs analysts, closes a strategic pre-seed funding round... Arketi Group, a digital marketing and public relations agency for business-to-business tech companies, acquires Audacity, an Atlanta-based internal communications consultancy.

CA's Orange Co. Needs Road Work PR

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

OCTAThe Orange County Transportation Authority is gathering proposals for public outreach for its State Route 57 improvement project.

Streaming Now Surpasses Broadcast, Cable TV

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

streamingFor the first time in history, Americans in May spent more time watching streaming content than broadcast or cable TV combined, according to Nielsen data.

Consello Taps Gray as UK Chief

Tue., Jun. 17, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

SueGrayConsello has appointed Sue Gray, who was chief of staff to then-British Labour Party chief and now prime minister Keir Starmer, as head of its UK operation.