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Last Updated: Wed., Sep. 11, 2024 @ 4:55 pm

Qatar Hires GOP Firm for Media Work

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

QatarGRV Strategies has inked a one-year $960K pact to provide media, PR and communications strategy services to Qatar’s international media office.

C Street Drives Hoonigan’s Chapter 11

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

HooniganC Street Advisory Group handles Hoonigan as the marketer of auto enhancements and high-performance drivers’ gear declares Chapter 11.

Commentary

Trump Vs. Swift: There's No PR Contest

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Taylor SwiftDoes Donald Trump really think Taylor Swift is going to pay a price for her endorsement of Kamala Harris for president? Dream on, Donald... Grifter Melania Trump emerges from the shadows to spread conspiracy theory about assassination attempt on hubby, and to plug her memoirs... Before launching acquisition spree, Lachlan Murdoch needs to settle squabble with brother, sisters about future of Fox Corp.

On the Move: Avalere Health Adds Safeio

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Corrina SafeioAvalere Health hires Corrina Safeio as president, global marketing and EVP, corporate communications... Homrich Berg, a registered investment adviser founded in 1989, names Joanna Irwin CMO... AffiniPay hires Nate Skinner as CMO.

Accounts in Transit: Darby Communications Picks Up Striker Brands

Wed., Sep. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

StrikerDarby Communications of Asheville wins AOR work for Striker Brands... 160/90 takes on PR agency of record duties for USAA. It was previously brand sponsorship AOR... Capital Communications & Consulting lands marketing PR duties for Obsidian Solutions Group... GO PR reps NATUROPATHICA Spas as it prepares to open in Miami this month and in Aspen in December.

Age Friendly Ireland Seeks PR Partner

Tue., Sep. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

IrelandAge Friendly Ireland is seeking a firm to provide PR, communications and social media services as it prepares to support the country's rapidly aging population.

Murphy Enrolls at Purdue

Tue., Sep. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Erin MurphyErin Murphy, who was press secretary for Indiana governor Eric Holcomb, has joined Purdue University as senior director of media and PR.

On the Move: Zepeda Takes Marketing Post at X

Tue., Sep. 10, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Angela ZepedaX, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, brings on former Hyundai chief marketing officer Angela Zepeda as its global head of marketing... Global Gateway Advisors promotes MaryJo Fitzgerald to head of West Coast and Jordan Band to managing director and partner... Blue Owl Capital names Goldman Sachs' Sam Grobart managing director for content strategy... Golin appoints Joseph Leslie as VP, global AI learning & development, a newly created role.

How Digital Media and Sustainability Shape Modern PR

Tue., Sep. 10, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Gizem Ozcelik, Founder & CEO, GO PR

Gizem Ozcelik, Founder and CEO of GO PR, highlights the transformative role of digital and social media, the growing demand for sustainable tourism, and the creative programming that helps her clients stay ahead of the curve on latest episode of PR's Top Pros Talk with Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media.

Accounts in Transit: Uproar PR Picks Up 302 Interactive

Tue., Sep. 10, 2024

By Steve Barnes

302 InteractiveUproar PR picks up digital media and technology development company 302 Interactive... The Consultancy PR comes on board as PR agency of record for Helix, a direct-to-consumer sleep brand... Stockworks Agency is selected as IR consultant for Forte Minerals Corp.

News of Firms: Sprout Social Enhances its Social Care Platform

Tue., Sep. 10, 2024

By Steve Barnes

SproutSprout Social announces enhancements to its Social Customer Care by Sprout platform... Trefoil Group merges with Brandstar... PRSA/NY launches The Big Apple Podcast to examine how NYC became the prime hub for PR people.