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Last Updated: Mon., Sep. 9, 2024 @ 5:10 pm

Pro-Palestinian Activists Target APCO

Mon., Sep. 9, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

APCOPro-Palestinian activists protested at APCO’s London office on Sept. 3 for its work on behalf of Israel’s Elbit Systems, a weapons manufacturer, that has a contract to supply ammo to Israel's Ministry of Defense.

Joele Frank Handles Big Lots' Chapter 11 Filing

Mon., Sep. 9, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Big LotsJoele Frank handles Big Lots Inc. as the nation’s largest closeout retailer declares Chapter 11 today and announces that it has agreed to be acquired by a unit of Nexus Capital Management.

On the Move: Medialink Names Mondolino Marketing Chief

Mon., Sep. 9, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Emma MondolinoMediaLink hires Emma Mondolino as EVP, head of marketing, a newly created role... Avalara names former Intel VP of creative services and digital marketing Kevin Sellers as EVP, CMO... Global Situation Room, an Alexandria, VA-based PA firm, promotes Kat Maramba to SVP strategic services and Aimee Gonzalez to SVP of strategic operations... Manifest ups Lauren Preece to brand services director, based in the agency’s London office.

Unlocking Success Through Curious and Empathetic Leadership

Mon., Sep. 9, 2024

By Ken Jacobs

Michael KempnerMichael Kempner, founder and CEO of MikeWorldWide, explores the impact of kind leadership, curiosity, and empathy on employee well-being and effective decision-making in latest Taking the Lead video podcast with executive coach Ken Jacobs.

Alaska Seeks Air Pollution PR

Fri., Sep. 6, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

AlaskaAlaska’s Dept. of Environmental Conservation is looking for a PR firm to handle an air quality public education campaign. It has budgeted $530K for the first two years of the push.

Swoop Splits from Real Chemistry

Fri., Sep. 6, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

SwoopNew Mountain Capital has spun off Swoop, provider of precision AI-driven healthcare omnichannel solutions, from Real Chemistry.

Brunswick Group Hires Cheong for Hiring

Fri., Sep. 6, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

David CheongBrunswick Group has hired David Cheong, a seasoned professional and financial services headhunter, as partner and head of senior hiring.

News of Firms: Antenna Group Picks Up Rubikon PR

Fri., Sep. 6, 2024

By Steve Barnes

AntennaAntenna Group acquires Czech public relations and marketing firm Rubikon PR... Alpha Financial Markets Consulting, a London-based provider of specialist consulting services to the financial services industry, acquires White Marble Consulting, and Bankside Financial Solutions Consulting... Rimas Publishing, an Independent music publisher, establishes a division devoted to developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote its artists and music.

On the Move: Springcoast Capital Gives IR Job to Spendlove

Fri., Sep. 6, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Jennifer SpendloveSpringcoast Capital Partners, a growth equity firm that works with software and tech firms, names Jennifer Spendlove head of investor relations, a newly created role... Dow Jones promotes Ashok Sinha, who has served as SVP, head of communications since last September, to CCO... LetsGetChecked hires Cigna's Melissa Fors Shackelford as SVP of marketing.

What, RT Isn't A Legit Media Outlet??

Thu., Sep. 5, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

RTWho would have guessed? Russia Today is not a legit media outlet but rather a shady Kremlin propaganda tool that is spreading dis/misinformation in the US... Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel is the best outcome to the United Steelworkers Union... Hats off to Wesleyan University president Michael Roth for putting welcome mat out for protesters... Trump campaign memo banning talking to reporters gets leaked.

Trust in Employers Remains High

Thu., Sep. 5, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Trust BarometerWho do employees trust the most? According to a newly released Edelman study, the answer to that question—as it has been for the past few years—is “My Employer.”