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Speaker McCarthy Chalks Up PR Win

Thu., Jun. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Kevin McCarthyHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy defies critics and gets debt deal done... Philip Morris International dreams of being ESG champion... DEI business takes hit in The Atlantic... Center for AI Safety scores PR coup of the week as its 22-word statement earns global coverage.

May '23 PR Firm Rankings Magazine

Philanthropic Ventures Take Center Stage

By Amy Terpeluk

Amy TerpelukNonprofits and philanthropists have a unique opportunity to take ownership of conversations surrounding pressing social issues.

More articles from May '23 magazine:

Inside the Mind of a Sixty-Year-Old PR Agency CEO -- Art Stevens, Mng. Partner, The Stevens Group

Surviving a Social Media Crisis -- Thomas Mustac, Otter PR

Benchmarking Agency Performance Boosts Profitability -- Rick Gould, Mng. Partner, Gould+Partners

Tax Impacts PR Firms Should Be Aware Of -- Michael Belfer, Partner, Anchin

Generative AI and the Future of Work -- Yash Gad, CEO, Ringer Sciences & Adam Schwartzman, Head of Content, The Bliss Group

Letting the Jury Decide -- Thomas Butler, Pres., Butler Assocs.

Too Busy to Listen? You May be Too Busy to Succeed -- Peter V. Stanton, CEO, Stanton Comms.

Guiding Clients Through FDA Court Battles -- Carrie Jones, CEO & Stefanie Tuck, VP, JPA Health

Social Influencers are Back and Brands are Benefitting -- Rosalie Morton, Sr. VP, Consumer and Channels, Padilla

Accounts in Transit: TMW Unlimited Picks Up Pride in London

Thu., Jun. 1, 2023

By Steve Barnes

LondonTMW Unlimited is named integrated marketing AOR for Pride in London, an annual LGBTQIA+ pride festival and pride parade which will be held this year on July 1... Bob Gold & Associates signs on as PR agency of record for ShowSeeker, a cloud-based ad management platform... Powerhouse+Co. is retained by RobotLAB.

News of Firms: Milk & Honey PR Opens in Singapore

Thu., Jun. 1, 2023

By Steve Barnes

 Meilin WongMilk & Honey PR opens an office in Singapore, adding to the firm’s presence in London, New York and Munich... Sacramento-based Randle Communications officially launches its health care practice... Paul Werth Associates marks its 60th anniversary.

Leavy Takes CNN COO Post

Thu., Jun. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

David LeavyDavid Leavy, chief corporate affairs officer at Warner Brothers Discovery, has been named COO of CNN Worldwide, effective June 20.

West Palm Beach Needs Redevelopment PR

Thu., Jun. 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

West Palm BeachThe West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency wants to hear from firms interested in handling PR and marketing services.

On the Move: Infinite Global Adds Anderson in SF

Thu., Jun. 1, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Melissa AndersonInfinite Global brings on Melissa Anderson as an associate VP in San Francisco... Buffalo Groupe promotes Glenn Gray to EVP... Edible, a franchisor of stores offering items including fresh fruit arrangements, baked goods, flowers and gourmet chocolates, names Kevin Keith CMO.

BCW Names Google's duBrowa CEO

Wed., May 31, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Corey duBrowaBCW has recruited Corey duBrowa, VP-global communications and PA at Google and its Alphabet parent, as CEO to succeed Donna Imperato, who announced plans to exit in January.

Kekst CNC Takes Schmid Group Public

Wed., May 31, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

SchmidKekst CNC represents Germany’s Schmid Group as the maker of capital equipment and software for the high-end electronics sector goes public via a SPAC deal valued at $640M.

Cornerstone Advocates for Free Press in Georgia

Wed., May 31, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

FormulaCornerstone Government Affairs lands a $420K contract from Formula TV to advocate for the protection of a free and independent media in the former Soviet state of Georgia.

NBA Alum Opens S+C Comms.' NYC Office

Wed., May 31, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Kim MandaraKim Mandara, a 13-year veteran of the NBA, is selected to lead S&C Communications’ new East Coast office in New York City as managing director.

On the Move: Brunswick Group Names Khanna Partner

Wed., May 31, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Munesh KhannaBrunswick Group names Munesh Khanna as a partner in its Mumbai office... Xhibition PR promotes Grace Hitchen Hilsley to VP, based in London... Holland America Line ups Kacy Cole to CMO.