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Last Updated: Wed., Sep. 27, 2023 @ 5:01 pm

Yukon Wants PR to Link Weed, Impaired Driving

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

YukonThe Yukon Dept. of Highways and Public Works wants a firm to create a marketing campaign that links the use of cannabis and impaired driving.

Commentary

The GOP's Great Unraveling

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

George HW BushGeorge Bush I campaigned at a flag factory. Donald Trump toured a gun shop. The GOP unravels... McKinsey & Co.'s opioid settlements near $1B mark. It claims no wrongdoing... Sign of the times: PRSA's national conference will include session on preparing for active shooter crisis communications.

Accounts in Transit: 5WPR Picks Up Blenders Eyewear

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Blenders5WPR eyes PR work for Blenders Eyewear, part of Safilo Group... Ripley PR to run PR for Restorerz Emergency Services... Obviouslee, which works with purpose-driven brands and companies in the outdoor industry, adds Toadfish....

ICR Handles FAT Deal

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

FATICR Inc. handles FAT Brands as the Los Angeles-based fast-casual, quick-serve restaurant owner/franchisor acquires Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill chain from Sun Capital Partners for $30M.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Doug Broad

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Doug Broad, Principal, Three Rings Inc.
Three Rings principal Doug Broad talks about how VC-backed companies that are looking to grow can get the maximum value out of media relations on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview with Doug Simon.

On the Move: PitchBook Names Stoddart CMO

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Paul StoddartPitchBook, a data provider for the private and public equity markets, hires Paul Stoddart as CMO... SonicWall, a cybersecurity business, hires Cisco Systems senior director of integrated marketing Christine Bartlett as SVP and CMO... Sonatype, a software supply chain management company, names Megan Lueders as CMO.

Ex-Rep Moran Advocates for Ukraine Aid

Wed., Sep. 27, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

James MoranFormer Congressman James Moran has signed a $300K one-year pact to represent Ukraine’s Ministry of Strategic Industries.

Posner Takes Teneo Post

Tue., Sep. 26, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Lester PosnerLester Posner, who was director of communications for the Health and Safety Executive, UK workplace regulator, has joined Teneo as a managing director in its strategy and communications practice.

News of Firms: Marketing Maven Partners on "Anniversary Collective" Launch

Tue., Sep. 26, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Marketing MavenMarketing Maven partners with HAI, Innovate Marketing Group and MLT Creative to launch “The Anniversary Collective"... MXP Ventures is backing two new agencies: Tailored and Voxeon Communications... The 8th edition of the Lisbon International Ad Festival hands out awards at Sept. 19 presentation.

Metro DC Region Seeks Clean Air PR

Mon., Sep. 25, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Washington MetroThe Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, which represents 24 local governments between DC and Baltimore, is looking for a firm to handle PR, marketing and fundraising for its Clean Air Partners program.

Satterwhite Shifts to Invariant

Mon., Sep. 25, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Ellen SatterwhiteInvariant has added Ellen Satterwhite, who has nearly 20 years of Silicon Valley, government and agency experience, to its strategic communications and public affairs team.

Matter Reps Abpro as Biotch Goes Public

Mon., Sep. 25, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

AbproMatter handles Abpro, a biotechnology company that develops antibody therapies to treat cancers, as it merges with Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corp. in a SPAC deal worth $725M.