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Last Updated: Thu., Jan. 23, 2025 @ 4:48 pm

CEOs Have an AI Confidence Problem

Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

AICEOs are embracing artificial intelligence, but their confidence to handle direct oversight of the technology often doesn’t match their abilities, according to a recent study.

Media Maneuvers: CNN Axes 200 Employees

Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

By Steve Barnes

CNNCNN is handing out pink slips to about six percent of its work force (about 200 staffers), part of a wave of changes... Boston Magazine has shifted back to local ownership, moving to Boston Globe Media from Philadelphia-based publisher Metro Corp... The Fund for American Studies launches its Media Accelerator Fellowship.

Trump Makes History

Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

TrumpDonald Trump has become the first American president to endorse the use of political violence here. One caveat: that violence must not be directed at him.

On the Move: Palladian Picks Entman as President

Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Max EntmanPalladian Partners, a health communications firm dedicated to serving the public interest, names Max Entman president... Alpha Advisory Group brings on Elizabeth Castro and James McCusker as senior managing directors to co-lead and enhance its corporate communications practice... Millwright Holdings promotes Laura Murphy to president of Bolt PR, its B2C public relations, content and digital marketing agency.

News of Firms: Color Nine Promotes Ukraine's Lviv

Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

By Steve Barnes

LvivThe Color Nine Group gives voluntary assistance to the Lviv Regional Military Administration in an effort to generate awareness of western Ukraine and expand economic partnerships... The Pollack Group partners with Ascend, the largest Pan-Asian membership organization for business professionals in North America... W Communications is named US PR agency of record for Palma, Spain.

DC Needs PR to Tout New Hospital

Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

DCHFDC's Department of Health Care Finance seeks a firm to create a media campaign and direct marketing push to inform residents about the opening of a new hospital.

PR Strategies to Counter Disinformation

Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

By Anton Perreau

Why public relations practitioners are in a unique position to tackle the current proliferation of disinformation online.

Deveau Comes on Board at August

Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Scott DeveauScott Deveau joins strategic communications advisory firm August as managing director and head of the financial transactions and shareholder activism practice.

Marin Co. Fire Dept Seeks Public Outreach Partner

Wed., Jan. 22, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

MarinCalifornia's Marin County is seeking a firm to handle public outreach for its plan to build a headquarters for its fire department on the former San Geronimo golf course.

Mistakes to Avoid During a Crisis

Wed., Jan. 22, 2025

By Claire Doan

Claire DoanFive common communications pitfalls that can serve as a guide for organizations looking to protect their credibility and reputations during a high-profile event.

El-Baz Spins for Apple Music

Wed., Jan. 22, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Mika El-BazMika El-Baz, who did a nearly 18-year run at Sony Music’s RCA Records label, has joined Apple Music’s PR team, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

On the Move: APCO Adds Phan

Wed., Jan. 22, 2025

By Steve Barnes

PhanAPCO brings on Danny Phan, a veteran of Teneo, Burson-Marsteller and Ogilvy, as global senior director... Development Counsellors International promotes Patience Fairbrother to SVP, talent attraction... Signal Group, a DC-based public affairs firm, hires DOE's Samah Shaiq as senior manager... Electra, a clean iron company, appoints Georgina Beven as a media relations manager.