Padilla - Curated thoughts from curious thinkers

Public Relations News & PR Firms Coverage

Latest PR firm news, commentary & professional development.

Last Updated: Tue., Apr. 14, 2026 @ 1:15 pm

Chiropractic College Issues PR RFP

Tue., Apr. 14, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

LoganLogan University, a Chesterfield, MO-based private university focused on chiropractic studies and the health sciences, is looking for an agency that can provide public relations and communication services.

On the Move: INFINITE Names Wiedeke Head of Talent

Tue., Apr. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Eric WiedekeINFINITE appoints Eric Wiedeke as head of talent, a newly created position intended to strengthen the firm’s people strategy and global growth ambitions... Anomaly promotes Kira Montgomery to executive strategy director, head of communications strategy, expanding her remit from the agency’s Toronto office to its full North American business... The Jackson Laboratory, which focuses on genetics and genomic medicine, appoints Steven Holstein as SVP of external affairs.

O'Dwyer's Top PR Firms for 2026

The New Firms on the Block

By Steve Barnes

Newcomers to O'Dwyer's PR Firm Rankings: Top row (l to r): Jonathan Rosen, Chris Wahl, Valerie De La Garza, Keith Zakheim, Jonathan Jadali, Greg Mondshein; Steven Shapiro; 2nd: Evan Nierman, Dana Rhoden Baran, Brian Bellmont, April Mason; Barbara Goldberg, Scott Baradell, Gina Rubel; 3rd: Lori Rosen, Bob Spoerl, Kristine Naidl, Andrew Healy, Josh Inglis, Chris Frates, Filomena Fanelli

Top row (l to r): Jonathan Rosen, Chris Wahl, Valerie De La Garza, Keith Zakheim, Jonathan Jadali, Greg Mondshein; Steven Shapiro; 2nd: Evan Nierman, Dana Rhoden Baran, Brian Bellmont, April Mason; Barbara Goldberg, Scott Baradell, Gina Rubel; 3rd: Lori Rosen, Bob Spoerl, Kristine Naidl, Andrew Healy, Josh Inglis, Chris Frates, Filomena Fanelli

This year, the O’Dwyer’s rankings for top PR firms took a jump from 133 to 140 entries—a number that includes 21 firms that were not in the rankings last year.

Anthropic Plays Ballard Card

Tue., Apr. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AnthropicAnthropic, the artificial intelligence company banned by Defense Secretary Hegseth, has hired Ballard Partners for DC representation.

X Has a Free Speech Problem—and I'm Living It

Tue., Apr. 14, 2026

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherX recently suspended my account for “violating our rules against inauthentic behaviors.” That was the entirety of the explanation. X cited no specific post, identified no pattern of misconduct and offered no definition of what, precisely, it considered inauthentic about my activity.

PondelWilkinson Adds Anreder & Co. Veterans

Tue., Apr. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

PondelPondelWilkinson, the Los Angeles-based IR and strategic communications shop, has expanded to the East Coast by adding Anreder & Company veterans following the retirement of principal Steven Anreder.

Wichita's DoT Hunts for PR Partner

Mon., Apr. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WichitaWichita, which is the largest city in Kansas, is seeking a firm to develop an integrated communications program for its transportation department.

WPP Mulls Burson Divestiture

Mon., Apr. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Cindy RoseWPP CEO Cindy Rose has retained Goldman Sachs to explore strategic options regarding its Burson PR flagship, according to a report in the London Times.

Commentary

Leo Is Getting Under Trump's Skin

Mon., Apr. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TrumpPopePope Leo says he has no fear of the Trump administration or speaking out loudly of the message of the gospel. That is, after all, his job.

Hogan Lovells Expands Ukrainian Mandate

Mon., Apr. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

UkraineHogan Lovells has expanded its relationship with Ukraine to reflect the implementation of the 50/50 US-Ukrainian partnership to develop its critical minerals.

FTI Recruits Global Counsel's Brogan

Mon., Apr. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Benedict BroganGlobal Counsel managing director Benedict Brogan is joining FTI Consulting as a senior managing director within its strategic communications segment.

AI Is Reshaping Earned Media, and PR Pros Need to Adapt

Mon., Apr. 13, 2026

By Josh Moed

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Adeena Fried, Exec. VP of Health & Wellness, HAVAS Red
Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, and Adeena Fried, Executive Vice President of Health & Wellness at HAVAS Red, discussed how AI search, large language models, and evolving newsroom workflows are changing the value, and the lifecycle, of earned media.

DC Lottery Looks for Marketing Support

Fri., Apr. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DC LotteryThe DC Lottery is looking for a firm to provide a full-range of advertising and marketing services to support brand awareness and the sale of game tickets.