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Last Updated: Mon., Jul. 20, 2026 @ 5:52 pm

Teneo Preps Türkiye for UN Climate Confab

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

COPTeneo Strategy has a six-month $3.9M pact to prep Türkiye for the the United Nations climate change conference that it will host at Antalya from Nov. 6 through Nov. 30.

AI Needs PR Support to Thrive

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Gregory's AI Communications Advantage StudyAI can’t make it all on its own. It needs a little help to succeed in the marketplace—and strong communications can be key to that success, according to a new study from financial communications firm Gregory.

Joele Frank Works LXP’s $5B Deal

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LXPJoele Frank represents LXP Industrial Trust as the logistics giant agrees to be acquired by Brookfield Asset Management and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Trust for $5.2B in cash.

Gottlieb Dies at 82

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Leslie GottliebLeslie Gottlieb, who had a long history of helping nonprofits and charitable organizations tell their stories, passed away on July 15. She was 82.

Accounts in Transit: PAN Picks Up Basware

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PANPAN adds invoice lifecycle management platform Basware to its client roster and PANBlast, the agency’s division dedicated to emerging B2B SaaS and AI brands, picks up ChurnZero... KTA Media Group lands Forest Forward, a South Dallas nonprofit community revitalization organization... prsuade of Brooklyn picks up AOR duties for for açaí bowl and smoothie brand SoBoL.

On the Move: Estée Lauder Taps Boyd for Brand PR

Mon., Jul. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Madeleine BoydThe Estée Lauder Companies names Madeleine Boyd SVP, global brand communications. Most recently, she served as global SVP, beauty & wellness at Together Group... Cohen & Steers, a global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, names Erik Schneberger as EVP, chief marketing officer... CooperVision, a contact lens company, brings on former Bayer VP Brenda Raphael as VO of marketing, Americas.

Addison Wants to Boost Tourism Profile

Fri., Jul. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AddisonAddison, which is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, wants to elevate its position as a year round tourism destination.

Mattel, Disney Pro Joins Liftoff

Fri., Jul. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Jenn KettnichJenn Kettnich, who has more than 15 years of financial communications experience, has joined Liftoff Mobile as VP-investor relations following completion of its recent IPO.

Commentary

Hegseth Puts Stress on the Wrong 'T'

Fri., Jul. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Pete HegsethDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets it wrong... New York governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to take a one-year pause in permitting data centers is a winning issue for her... JD Vance fails to bail out Trump from the mess that he created.

Media Maneuvers: Boston Globe Media Acquires InstaTrac

Fri., Jul. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Boston GlobeBoston Globe Media acquires InstaTrac, a company that provides subscription-based services aimed at making government information easier to find, track, and understand... AARP names former New Republic CEO and publisher Michael Caruso as its SVP and chief content officer, unifying the organization's portfolio of media, live events and digital platforms... The Fund for American Studies, an educational nonprofit, awards its inaugural Journalism Excellence Fellowships.

On the Move: Edelman Names Moses Vice Chairman

Fri., Jul. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jarrod MosesEdelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.

PR Firm News: Brunner Acquires AdSkate

Fri., Jul. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BrunnerBrunner, a Pittsburgh-based integrated marketing agency, acquires AdSkate, an AI-powered creative analytics and marketing intelligence platform that helps brands and agencies optimize advertising performance... Augustine Agency launches Flavor Theory, a foodservice marketing practice aimed at helping restaurants, food manufacturers, distributors and institutional dining organizations grow their brands and businesses... The Acceleration Community of Companies releases a report finding that almost half (49 percent) of Gen Z sports fans say they have become interested in a new sport or athlete because of fan-created content or something entirely outside the sport.