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Last Updated: Fri., Nov. 7, 2025 @ 12:16 pm

MA Town Budgets $100K for Emergency Comms System

Fri., Nov. 7, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

PetershamPetersham, which is the fifth largest town in Massachusetts, seeks a firm to develop an emergency communications program for its municipal vulnerability preparedness program.

PR Firm News: PKPR Launches Book Publicity Unit

Fri., Nov. 7, 2025

By Steve Barnes

PKPRPKPR, a New York-based boutique shop, launches a book publicity division focused on nonfiction authors... Palantir Technologies and Stagwell form a partnership to create an AI-driven platform for marketers... The Conference Board is presenting a Nov. 18-19 event at the Brooklyn Marriott that will look at the priorities, challenges and opportunities facing AI decision-makers today.

SKDK Heavyweight Prewett Shifts to Actum

Fri., Nov. 7, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Cecelia PreweetActum has hired Cecelia Prewett, who was president of DC Public Affairs at SKDK during a nearly 13-year run, as senior managing director in its Washington office.

Stagwell Shows 6% Q3 Growth

Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Mark PennStagwell CEO Mark Penn reports Q3 net revenues jumped 6 percent to $614.5M, a record performance for a non-political period. Operating income soared 45.7 percent to $60.9M.

Is the AI Bubble About to Burst?

Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

By Jon Gingerich

Jon GingerichInvestors have made big bets on artificial intelligence this year, driving the financial markets to all-time highs. But several signs are showing that the runaway AI bull might be losing steam.

Burson's Toups Takes Hotwire Helm

Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Grant ToupsHotwire Global appoints Burson global chief digital & intelligence officer Grant Toups as global CEO, effective in January.

Readers Lose Some Faith in Legacy Media

Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

By Steve Barnes

TIer OneClose to two-thirds (63 percent) of those polled in a recent study from Tier One Partners say they’ve lost some of their faith in traditional news media.

On the Move: Bader Rutter Names Anderson CMO

Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Demar AndersonBader Rutter, which works with clients in the agriculture, food, beverage and pet care sectors, appoints Demar Anderson as CMO... Acceleration Community of Companies appoints Michael Moschella to lead its new insights division, ACC Intelligence... Luminate, a London-based shop focused on infrastructure and energy sectors, hires Osman Dervish as director—head of development... The Alpine Group promotes Alison Graab to principal from SVP.

Accounts in Transit: FH Lands Bay Area Host Committee

Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Bay AreaFleishmanHillard is named strategic communications consultancy for the Bay Area Host Committee... Kite Hill is named PR partner for the Artist and the Machine summit, which till take place Nov. 19 in Los Angeles... Alliance Connection, a Detroit-based agency that specializes in all-inclusive resorts, travel and hospitality, wins Elite Island Resorts with properties in Antigua, Barbados and Panama.

Why Authenticity Matters More Than Ever

Thu., Nov. 6, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Paul Cohen, Founder & CEO, Attention Comms.
On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Paul Cohen, Founder and CEO of Attention Comms, about what it means to build purpose-driven communications in 2025 and how authenticity, values, and leadership shape modern PR.

Glory Days for PR Come to an End

Wed., Nov. 5, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Davis+Gilbert Public Relations Industry Trends Report 2025The bull market that the PR and communications industry has seen for the past few years is showing some signs of wear, according to the newly released Davis+Gilbert Public Relations Industry Trends Report 2025.