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Last Updated: Fri., Aug. 7, 2026 @ 5:15 pm

NM DOT Seeks Firm for Public Outreach

Fri., Aug. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

New MexicoThe environmental bureau of New Mexico’s Dept. of Transportation is looking for a firm to handle “on-call public involvement services.”

Rogers Counsels Venezuela's Machado

Fri., Aug. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MachadoThe law firm of Ed Rogers, founding partner of BGR Group, has agreed to provide pro-bono guidance and strategic counsel to Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado.

Engineer Shortage Could Crimp AI Growth

Fri., Aug. 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Christian & Timbers Study: America's Most Wanted Enterprise AI TalentAI may be everywhere, but according to a report from executive search firm Christian & Timbers, the people needed to make it really pay off are in short supply.

On the Move: Coke's Agnew Joins Next Solutions Group

Fri., Aug. 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Michelle AgnewThe Next Solutions Group names Michelle Agnew as VP, reputation and issues management. Agnew joins NSG from The Coca-Cola Company, where she was director of strategic communications... Nebius, which works with startups and enterprises building AI products, agents and services, appoints Lindsey Irvine as CMO... Zeta Global, an intelligent AI infrastructure company, names Leah Pope CMO and Candace Dean chief communications officer.

FIFA's Gianni Says 'Sorry' for Boneheaded PR

Thu., Aug. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Gianni InfantinoUnderstatement of the Year: FIFA president Gianni Infantino concedes mistakes were made in his scheme to sell-out the World Cup... Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch charges Israel with deliberately targeting and attacking journalists in Lebanon... It will take images of US soldiers throwing rocks at the People's Liberation Army as it invades Taiwan before Trump admits the munitions shortage.

CFF Rides Accell into Insolvency

Thu., Aug. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AccellAmsterdam’s CFF Communications handles Accell Group as Europe’s No 1 e-bike and No. 2 bicycle maker declares insolvency after failing to find a buyer.

Paramount's Tartikoff Takes SiriusXM Post

Thu., Aug. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jenny TartikoffSiriusXM recruits Paramount Pictures EVP, global communications Jenny Tartikoff to serve as SVP and head of communications, effective August 10.

PR Firm News: FleishmanHillard Shutters Dublin Office

Thu., Aug. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

FleishmanFleishmanHillard is shuttering its 20-member Dublin office as Omnicom Public Relations reorganizes its global operations... Vested acquires Watermark, a D.C.-based public affairs and special situations firm.... Matter earns two Pinnacle Awards 2026 Marketing & Communications honors for its clients.