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Last Updated: Tue., Oct. 3, 2023 @ 4:40 pm

R&CPMK Bolsters Jordan's Film Biz

Tue., Oct. 3, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

RFCRogers and Cowan PMK has signed on to bolster the profile of the Royal Film Commission-Jordan, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

EGA’s Smith Shifts to ROKK Solutions

Tue., Oct. 3, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Kristen SmithKristen Smith, who was senior VP & head of health policy communications at Edelman Global Advisory, has joined ROKK Solutions as a senior VP.

Commentary

Save Us, Tom Hanks

Tue., Oct. 3, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Tom HanksTom Hanks, who bolstered the world's awareness of COVID-19, highlights threat posed by AI... SPJ raises cash for embattled journalists of Ukraine... John Kelly, Trump's former COS, delivers priceless PSA... Edelman is a pretty crafty player in AdLand—for a PR firm.

Getting Healthcare Tech Coverage in a Crowded Market

Tue., Oct. 3, 2023

By Curtis Sparrer

Curtis SparrerAs healthcare tech companies vie to stand out in an increasingly competitive and saturated market, there are three sure ways to capture media interest and get clients the coverage they want.

On the Move: Brunswick Group Snags PwC's Karaki

Tue., Oct. 3, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Akiko KarakiBrunswick Group appoints Akiko Karaki as a partner in Tokyo. Karaki joins the firm from PwC’s Strategy& unit, where she was a partner, advising consumer-facing companies... ROKK Solutions brings on BCW managing director Mike Waterman as a SVP... Nintex, a platform that manages, automates and optimizes business processes, appoints Mini Peiris as CMO.

News of Firms: WPP Partners with Shopify

Tue., Oct. 3, 2023

By Steve Barnes

WPPWPP partners with Shopify to jointly develop products... Quinn, which represents travel, hospitality, food & drink and real estate clients, opens in London... Gusto releases a guide to maximizing event ROI with video.

NC Developmental Disabilities Council Seeks PR

Mon., Oct. 2, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

NCCDDNorth Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities wants a firm to create a strategic communications plan to promote its work and remove barriers erected against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

FTI Works SmileDirectClub's Chapter 11

Mon., Oct. 2, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

SmileDirect ClubFTI Consulting represents SmileDirect Club, the once high-flying teeth alignment company, that has filed for a Chapter 11 reorganization.

Edible Brands Taps Coyne PR

Mon., Oct. 2, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

EdibleCoyne PR has scooped up AOR duties for Edible Brands, which offers fresh fruit arrangements, baked goods, flowers and gourmet chocolates at more than 1,000 locations.

On the Move: Nedelman to Lead Investor Relations at Carlyle

Mon., Oct. 2, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Jeff NedelmanCarlyle brings on Goldman Sachs vet Jeff Nedelman to lead its global investor relations team as global head of distribution... Pfizer hires Francesca DeMartino as chief investor relations officer... Nashville-based BUNTIN names Tricia Mansfield chief people officer.

PR Agencies Struggle to Win New Business in 2023

Fri., Sep. 29, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

rsw study cover2023 has been a tough year for PR agencies. According to an annual RSW/US report, a rocky economy has put a strain on client budgets this year, resulting in fewer new business retainers, slower referrals and longer sales cycles. And that’s not even the worst of it.

Montana Welcomes Tourism Pitches

Fri., Sep. 29, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

MontanaMontana budgets $9M for an integrated campaign that showcases it as a year-round travel destination and drives economic development.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Ryan Lilly

Fri., Sep. 29, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Ryan Lilly, Sr. VP & Mng. Dir. of MWW Health
MWW Health senior VP and managing director Ryan Lilly talks about the guidelines for building a healthcare practice at an agency in the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview with Doug Simon.

On the Move: Herbalife Recruits Tyson Foods' Susan Brown

Fri., Sep. 29, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Susan BrownHerbalife, a health and wellness company, names Tyson Foods pro Susan Brown VP, head of global corporate communications.... DCI Group adds Chary Sathea and Hannah Student to its digital and social media team....Marcus Theatres, which owns or operates 993 movie screens at 79 locations in 17 states, appoints Ken Thewes as senior VP of marketing

CA County Looks for Post-COVID-19 PR

Thu., Sep. 28, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

San JoaquinThe San Joaquin County Public Health Services is looking for a firm to handle its “Post-COVID-19: Emerging Diseases Program Communications Plan.”

Gagnier Works XFL, USFL Merger

Thu., Sep. 28, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Gagnier Communications handles the XFL as it plans to merge with the United States Football League, a move that joins the two spring leagues.