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Last Updated: Wed., Oct. 2, 2024 @ 5:10 pm

Dentons Recruits Crisis, Political Risk Pro

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Anne MacDonaldAnne MacDonald, a veteran of Edelman Global Advisory and the George W. Bush administration, has joined Dentons public policy practice in Dallas.

Commentary

Having Second Thoughts, Kamala?

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Tim WalzAfter the VP debates, Kamala Harris must be wishing that she picked Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro as her running mate... Fox Corp's former chief legal & policy officer Viet Dinh outearns Lachlan and Rupert Murdoch in fiscal 2024... NYC mayor Eric Adams has to drop that old cop mentality.

Sports Vet Teitler Returns to Burson

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Jason TeitlerJason Teitler has returned to Burson as executive VP-corporate affairs. He will focus on sports accounts.

Kamala Harris Needs to Do Better on All Fronts with the News Media

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Andrew Blum

Andrew BlumIt seems that for whatever reason as good a public speaker, politician and former lawyer that Kamala Harris is, she seems afraid of the media, or at least there is the perception that she is. Perception counts a lot in politics and in PR.

Changing the Script with AI-Powered Platforms

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Kelly Dencker

Kelly DenckerWhy prioritizing earned media coverage can help healthcare PR pros educate consumers in a world where people are moving away from traditional Internet searches in favor of AI-driven platforms.

Accounts in Transit: Red Fan Comms Takes on Texicare

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Steve Barnes

TexicareRed Fan Communications takes on Texicare, the health affiliate of Texas Mutual... 20Two Studio expands its luxury roster with the addition of Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Park City, UT) and Andaz 5th Avenue (NYC)... Gunpowder, an enthusiast lifestyle agency, picks up Seakeeper Ride, the first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System for boats.

On the Move: LLYC Reshuffles US Executive Staff

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Luke LambertLLYC reorganizes its US executive team... Pandora, a jewelry brand sold in over 100 countries, hires Berta de Palos Barbier as CMO... Abacus Life, an alternative asset manager, brings on Robert Phillips as SVP, investor relations and corporate affairs... The University of California, Los Angeles, reappoints Mary Osako to serve as vice chancellor for strategic communications.

News of Firms: Edelman Launches Counter Disinformation Unit

Wed., Oct. 2, 2024

By Steve Barnes

EdelmanEdelman launches its Counter Disinformation Unit, a dedicated global team intended to help organizations navigate and protect themselves from mis- and disinformation... Potomac Tech Wire and Capitol Communicator are presenting the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit on Oct. 30 in Arlington... Konnect Agency relocates its Los Angeles office to the Pacific Mutual Building in Downtown LA.

Maui Needs PR Firm for Recruitment Push

Tue., Oct. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Maui PoliceThe Maui County Police Department is patrolling for a firm to develop a strategic communications program to restructure its recruitment process and enhance its retention rate.

Kekst CNC Handles GA Chemical Fire Crisis

Tue., Oct. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

BIolabKekst CNC is handling media in the aftermath of the Sept. 29 fire at a chemical plant in Conyers, GA that led to the evacuation of 17,000 people and shelter-in-place orders for 90K people.

Sloan Celebrates Taiwan Relations Act Anniversary

Tue., Oct. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Taiwan National DaySloan & Associates Public Affairs has signed a pact with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office to develop a campaign to celebrate Taiwan National Day (October 10), and the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.

GCI Health, Edelman Pro Baase Joins GSA

Tue., Oct. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Charlie BaaseCharlie Baase, a veteran of GCI Health and Edelman, is joining the Gerontological Society of America as VP-marketing, communications & business development on October 7.

On the Move: Ingredient Adds Horgen to Lead Content Strategy

Tue., Oct. 1, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Tom HorgenIngredient, a food marketing agency, brings on Tom Horgen as senior director of content strategy... Rational 360, a strategic communications and digital advocacy company, hires Digital Communications Company founder Ed Patru as an SVP and former Forbes Tate partner Riley Bechdel as VP, digital... The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, which helps donors make more thoughtful disaster-related giving decisions, names Sarah Lackritz VP of brand and storytelling.