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Last Updated: Fri., Sep. 13, 2024 @ 4:55 pm

MD's Montgomery College Moves to Enroll PR Firm

Fri., Sep. 13, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Montgomery CollegeMontgomery College, which is Maryland’s second oldest community college and its only Hispanic Serving Institution, is looking for a strategic communications partner.

TIFF Reconsiders Airing of Russian Propaganda Piece

Fri., Sep. 13, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

RussiansThe Toronto International Film Festival pauses the airing of the controversial "Russians at War" documentary that whitewashes Putin's atrocities in Ukraine... John Legend is PR player of the week as he stands up for his hometown of Springfield, OH.

Americans Want Labeling for AI Content

Fri., Sep. 13, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

Human Artistry CampaignAmericans widely consider deepfakes and other generative AI cloning technologies a problem and believe lawmakers should implement legislation protecting people and artists from unauthorized AI recreations of their voices and visual likenesses.

PNC’s Miller Banks on Huntington

Fri., Sep. 13, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Timothy MillerTimothy Miller, senior VP-external communications for PNC Bank, has signed on at Huntington National Bank, which is based in Columbus, OH.

Building Brands in 3D

Fri., Sep. 13, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Leah Dergachev, Founder & Chief Storyteller, Austley

In a conversation with Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media and host of the “PR’s Top Pros Talk” podcast, Leah Dergachev, Founder and Chief Storyteller of Austley, explains how companies can thrive in today’s crowded markets by building an authentic and consistent brand.

On the Move: Miele Makes Grayson-Roper Marketing Chief

Fri., Sep. 13, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Catherine Grayson-RoperMiele, premium appliance manufacturer, appoints Catherine Grayson-Roper as VP of marketing for the US and Mexico... ATG Entertainment, a live entertainment company and theater owner, names Stephen Santore VP of marketing and sales....Prowly, a media relations platform, promotes co-founder Sebastian Pryzborowski to CEO, succeeding Joanna Drabent.

TikTok Enlists Ballard Partners 

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

TikTokTrump-connected Ballard Partners has agreed to represent Chinese video app TikTok, which must be divested from Bytedance by next April, or face US ban.

H&K's Tech Guru Travels to Golin

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

John DerryberryJohn Derryberry, who has headed up Hill & Knowlton's US technology practice since 2019, is moving to Golin as EVP and West Coast technology practice leader.

Comms. Teams Take on More Responsibilities

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

Memo’s “Evolving Role of Communications in 2024” reportCommunications teams are now taking on more marketing functions than ever. They’re also increasingly skipping the marketing chief altogether and reporting directly to the CEO, according to a new report.

Accounts in Transit: FINN Connects With Extreme Hangout

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Extreme HangoutFINN Partners is brought on as AOR by community climate action platform Extreme Hangout... CIIC PR expands its West Coast presence by working with Dream Hollywood... V2 Communications adds scalable data platform Nasuni and AI-powered healthcare administration software Machinify to its client roster.

On the Move: WaPo Snags Pluto from Mars

Thu., Sep. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Liza PlutoThe Washington Post hires Mars' Liza Pluto as director of communications... Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) appoints Jordan Liebman as SVP of marketing and communications... The St. Kitts Tourism Authority names Anita Nightingale as CMO. She was at Barbados Tourism Marketing.