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Last Updated: Tue., Nov. 28, 2023 @ 10:27 am

U of Calgary Shops for Ag Specialist

Tue., Nov. 28, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

CalgaryThe University of Calgary, one of Canada’s top facilities, is seeking a strategic communications partner to bolster the profile of its Simpson Centre agricultural institute.

PMI Names Parman US CCO

Tue., Nov. 28, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Travis ParmanPhilip Morris International has named Travis Parman VP, US chief communications officer to help drive its push into the smoke-free alternative cigarette market.

Middlesex, NJ Needs PR Services

Tue., Nov. 28, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

MiddlesexThe borough of Middlesex, New Jersey is looking for an agency that can provide public relations and design consulting services.

Bridgeport Board of Ed Wants PR Help

Mon., Nov. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

BridgeportThe Bridgeport Board of Education is accepting bids from firms experienced in serving public school districts that can provide PR, crisis communications and marketing support services.

McCaig Suits Up at REI

Mon., Nov. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Roma McCaigSpecialty outdoor retailer REI has hired Roma McCaig as VP of its newly created public affairs and impact unit.

Chase Assumes IR Duties at TSG Consumer

Mon., Nov. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

MonicaChaseMonica Chase has joined San Francisco-based TSG Consumer Partners private equity firm as managing director and head of investor relations.

USAID Seeks Firm to Fight Xenophobia in Peru

Fri., Nov. 24, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

USAIDThe US Agency for International Development plans to award a $2.2M contract to combat disinformation and promote positive narratives about Venezuelan migrants who fled to Peru to improve their lives.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Blake McEvoy

Fri., Nov. 24, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Blake McEvoy, Head of U.S. Corporate Affairs, AstraZeneca
Blake McEvoy, head of US corporate affairs for respiratory & immunology, vaccines & immune therapies at AstraZeneca, talks with Doug Simon about the role that communicators are playing in the transformation of healthcare on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

Commentary

Binance Spins $4B Federal Settlement

Wed., Nov. 22, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

BinanceBinance is pleased to pay eye-popping $4B+ fine to settle charges that it allowed the flow of funds to terrorists, cybercriminals and child abusers, among other misdeeds... The Manhattan-based New York Times basks in its snobbery, elitism... Let's hear it for the oppressed billionaire white guys.

Maryland Seeks PR to Boost Insurance Exchange

Wed., Nov. 22, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Maryland HealthThe Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is looking to hire a firm to provide full-service communications and marketing services to support its health insurance marketplace.