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Last Updated: Wed., Jul. 16, 2025 @ 5:26 pm

ICR US Health Head Joins APCO

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Michael O'BrienMichael O’Brien, who was most recently head of US healthcare public relations at ICR Healthcare, is joining APCO as a senior director.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. Taps Brunswick

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

AbuDhabiAbu Dhabi National Oil Company’s XRG investment unit has retained Brunswick Group as it cuts deal to acquire Santos Limited, which owns 51 percent stake in Alaska's North Slope oil field.

GOP Strategist Meyers Takes Teneo Post

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Dan MeyersDan Meyers, who did a seven year stint at APCO, exiting as deputy manager director of its DC office, has joined Teneo as managing director in its Washington office.

On the Move: ICR Adds BlackRock's Hasson

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Gabriel HassonICR appoints BlackRock's Gabriel Hasson as global head of governance & shareholder advisory... MMGY Global hires Amazon's Oksana Kovalenko as chief human resources officer... NVG, a lobbying, strategy and policy advocacy firm, names Santiago Gonzalez as VP... Seven Letter brings on Ashley Smith as senior director of paid media at Seven Letter Labs, the shop's ad/creative services arm.

PR Firm News: FINN Unveils 'Canary for Crisis' Platform

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

FINNFINN Partners launches Canary for Crisis, an AI-powered crisis training platform that prepares communications teams to navigate today's chaotic media landscape... KemperSports acquires Fire Pit Productions, which works with clients in the golf, travel, destinations, architecture and experiences sectors... Deerfield Group, which focuses on healthcare and life sciences companies, acquires Triple Threat Communications of New Jersey.

Omnicom's Q2 PR Revenues Crash 8.6%

Tue., Jul. 15, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

OmnicomOmnicom’s PR units suffered a 8.6 percent decline in Q2 revenues to $372.9M. CEO John Wren reports an overall 21.5 percent drop in Q2 net income to $257.6M.

Commentary

White House Press Sec Needs Glasses

Tue., Jul. 15, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Karoline LeavittWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt needs a pair of glasses... Messaging about need to restore foreign aid stars on Broadway... Trump resists temptation of comparing himself to Jesus Christ at White House Faith Office lunch... Public affairs hero Patty Harman sounds alarm.

CalOptima Health to Enroll Marketing Firm

Tue., Jul. 15, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

CalOptimaCalOptima Health, which offers insurance programs for low-income children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities, is looking for a firm to handle its marketing and advertising efforts.