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Last Updated: Fri., Feb. 7, 2025 @ 5:14 pm

Pawtucket Seeks PR to Tout Transformation

Fri., Feb. 7, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

PawtucketMove over Providence as Pawtucket launches search for a firm to tell the story of its evolution from “the birthplace of the American industrial revolution” to Rhode Island’s premier arts and cultural destination.

Checkmate Speaks for Canadian Premiers

Fri., Feb. 7, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

FederationCheckmate Government Relations has signed to represent Canada’s Council of the Federation, which is composed of the country’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers, for DC representation.

Ballard Partners Shoots for the Gold

Fri., Feb. 7, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

OlympicsBallard Partners has picked up the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games as a client.

Levinson Group Adds DC Vet Schapitl

Fri., Feb. 7, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Ashley SchapitlAshley Schapitl, a 15-year veteran of Congress and the Executive Branch, has joined The Levinson Group as managing director in its DC office.

On the Move: KAOH Names MacAfee CEO

Fri., Feb. 7, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Brad MacAfeeKAOH Media, a renewable energy communications firm, names former Porter Novelli CEO and senior partner Brad MacAfee as its CEO... ROKK Solutions brings on Sen. Susan Collins' communications director Annie Clark as SVP... Motion, a Chicago-based woman-owned agency, promotes Erica Harouff to VP, head of account services, a newly created position... Relevance International appoints Ida Bo Frazier as VP, PR in Los Angeles and Kirsten Risko as director of advertising and digital in New York.

Queens College Calls for Marketing Pitches

Thu., Feb. 6, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

Queens CollegeCity University of New York is looking for an agency that can develop and implement an integrated digital marketing campaign for Queens College.

Panama Canal Authority Lawyers Up 

Thu., Feb. 6, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Panama CanalThe Panama Canal Authority has retained Vinson & Elkins for legal and strategic advice, according to its one-year contract that went into effect on Jan 26.

Commentary

Let's Break Ground for the Trump Memorial on DC's Mall

Thu., Feb. 6, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Steve BannonFormer Trump advisor Steve Bannon thinks his old boss has the potential to be remembered as a great president on par with with Washington and Lincoln... Memo to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: It's okay to celebrate Black History Month.

Joele Frank Handles Stratasys’ Equity Deal

Thu., Feb. 6, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

StratasysJoele Frank handles 3D printer company Stratasys as it receives a $120M investment from Fortissimo Capital, an Israeli private equity fund.

News of Firms: Moyers Strategies Rebrands as Echo Communications Advisors

Thu., Feb. 6, 2025

By Steve Barnes

EchoMoyer Strategies, which was founded by Capitol Hill leadership veteran Chris Moyer in 2020, rebrands as Echo Communications Advisors... Horizon Sports & Experiences acquires Strategic, a sports, lifestyle and entertainment marketing agency... Bridgepoint, a private asset growth investor, strengthens its partnership with SAMY Alliance, a Spanish-headquartered marketing company... Ankura Consulting Group, a global expert services and advisory firm, picks up Red Flag Global, a strategic communications/PA shop with offices in Dublin, Brussels, London, Washington and Cape Town.