Commentary
Growing Fear of the 'Demolition Man'
Thu., Feb. 12, 2026
By Kevin McCauley
Donald Trump's return to the White House has more and more people across the globe viewing the US as a threat, according to a poll conducted by Kekst CNC... What "golden age of America?" Few of us buy Trump's vision of utopia on Earth... WaPost laments "de facto death sentence for publishing a newspaper." Surprise, surprise: the editorial wasn't about itself.

MZ Group is selected to lead a strategic investor relations and financial communications program across all key markets for Playboy... Marketbridge is named B2B agency of record for the commercial display and IT solutions division of LG Electronics USA... ChizSix Marketing & Media, a Toronto-based firm, picks up Sakar, which licenses over forty major entertainment and lifestyle brands across sectors including digital cameras, drones, audio products and skateboards.
Texas is looking for a firm to handle tourism PR and marketing communications in its Asia service region with India and Taiwan as primary markets.
The Shipyard, which owns Fahlgren Mortine and TURNER, makes a strategic investment in FancyAI... LAVIDGE launches InkFox Publicity (a LAVIDGE Co.), a publicity firm that will work with publishers; hybrid presses; and professional, indie and self-published authors... 5W PR introduces an investment division.
Abbvie has retained Trump-connected Winston-Salem-based Checkmate Government Relations for healthcare matters and issues related to the life sciences sector.
Narrative Strategies brings on Christina Cameron and Jessica Stallone as senior directors... CI&T, a global technology transformation specialist, appoints Sarah Painter as SVP, marketing for EMEA... Avenue Z promotes Annie Zeigler to associate director, based in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Orchestra has recruited Deepika Sandhu for the senior VP-legal & crisis communications slot.
Prosek Partners represents Nuveen as it acquires London-based Schroders, which relies on Brunswick Group for PR counsel, in a $13.5B deal.
Jeff Reczek, who most recently served as director of CDC Washington at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is coming on board as a partner at bipartisan health care firm TDY @ FGS Global.
The US embassy in Brussels is looking for an event production firm to handle planned high-impact public diplomacy event slated for June 28, 2026, commemorating the United States Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary).
Executives are moving faster, embracing flexibility and making decisions with urgency even in the face of uncertainty, a new study from Padilla finds.
The Donald J. Trump Center for the American Arts will rise from the rubble of the Kennedy Center... American Israel Public Affairs Committee helped expand the ranks of "the squad" by paving the way for upset win by Jersey progressive... Ancora beefs up its dry investor presenation with quotes from Jane Fonda, Ben Stiller... JD Vance follows Trump's footsteps by blaming staffing for PR misfire.
Qualcomm has recruited Brett Simpson for the senior VP-IR slot at the San Diego-based wireless technology company.
White-collar criminal matters can quickly become all-encompassing personal crises, requiring close coordination between legal counsel and communications advisors to address both legal and reputational risks. These takeaways can guide strategic counsel when supporting individuals who are navigating these dynamics.
Gunster Strategies Worldwide is representing the interests of the Chagossian Government in Exile, which opposes the planned UK transfer of the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which hosts the joint UK/US military base, to Mauritius.
American Jewish World Service is requesting proposals from firms that can create and implement social media strategies that engage younger audiences.

















