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Last Updated: Mon., Jul. 13, 2026 @ 5:45 pm

DFW's EpicCentral Seeks Marcom Support

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

EpicGrand Prairie is looking for a firm to develop a strategic marketing campaign to promote its EpicCentral entertainment district, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

APCO Touts Wonders of Uzbekistan

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

UzbekistanAPCO has signed on to provide strategic communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement to promote the culture of Uzbekistan.

Biden Aide Joins Seven Letter

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Greg HonanGreg Honan, who worked in the Biden White House as director of message planning and chief of staff for its office of communications, is joining public affairs firm Seven Letter as a managing director.

Falcons PR Chief Flies to Big Ten

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

David BassityDavid Bassity, who was VP for football communications for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, will join the Big Ten Conference on July 20.

Accounts in Transit: Strategic Objectives Lands Waterfront Toronto 

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

WaterfrontStrategic Objectives is selected by Waterfront Toronto to lead integrated communications for the opening of a new section of the city’s Biidaasige Park... Scout Lab, which works with clients focused on human and planetary health, is named AOR for auction-based platform BuyWander... Marketplace Excellence Corporation is named US PR firm for the Anguilla Tourist Board.

PR Firm News: Havas Acquires MUT

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

HavasHavas acquires MUT, a Barcelona-based firm focused on experiential marketing and sustainable events... IPREX lauches its AI Task Force...D S Simon Media, one of the first companies to produce a satellite media tour, celebrates its 40th anniversary... Washington Women in Public Relations is sponsoring an event that shows communications pros who work with associations how they can get their messages across clearly, credibly and courageously. “How Associations Lead with Strategic Storytelling,” at 6 p.m. on July 16.

On the Move: BPCM Recruits Prada Vet

Mon., Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Christian LangbeinBPCM brings on former Prada SVP marketing & communications Christian Langbein as its EVP of growth and strategy, a newly created role... MikeWorldWide names Joseph Sorrentino as its first chief intelligence officer. Sorrentino joins from Weber Shandwick, where he was EVP, analytics & intelligence... Pacers Sports & Entertainment, which operates the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and WNBA’s Indiana Fever, hires Kieran Donahue as EVP and CMO. Donahue has served as chief marketing officer at IHOP and VP, brand, marketing & digital for the Americas at Marriott... Ballast Rock Asset Management, a diversified alternative investment manager, appoints Michael Welch as head of investor relations and capital formation.

PR Needed to Preserve Historic Black Sites

Fri., Jul. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

African AmericanThe African American Cultural Heritage Fund, which is the largest organization in the US dedicated to preserving historic Black sites, is looking to hire a PR firm.

Geben Acquires LBR/PR

Fri., Jul. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

GebenColumbus-based Geben Communications has acquired New York’s LBR/PR, which handles professional services, consumer products, luxury and health/wellness clients.

Kering's Michon Drives to Renault

Fri., Jul. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Paul MichonRenault Group brings on Paul Michon as corporate communications director, effective Sept. 1. He joins from Kering, the luxury goods marketer.

When Going Viral Goes Too Far

Fri., Jul. 10, 2026

By Jo Wong

Jo WongWhere should creators draw the line? The legal one is obvious. But the strategic one is just as important.

On the Move: SKDK Ups Riegelhaupt, Czin, Jensen to Partners

Fri., Jul. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SKDKSKDK makes Loren Riegelhaupt, Michael Czin and Julie Andreeff Jensen agency partners... Coca-Cola Company promotes Gary McElyea to lead its pan-European Public Policy & Government Affairs agenda, and Sophia Chrysopoulou to serve as head of EU public affairs... Rithum, a commerce solutions provider, appoints Kim Miller as CMO and head of global strategy.

Accounts in Transit: 5W Reps Strength of Nature

Fri., Jul. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Strength of Nature5W is named agency of record for Strength of Nature, which offers such multicultural haircare brands as African Pride, as well as Motions Xpress Shampoo Hair Color... RG2 Communications is representing Rebelo de Andrade, an architecture and design studio based in Portugal... Big Fish Collective is engaged as agency of record for publicity and media relations for Nikwax, which produces PFAS-free waterproofing and aftercare solutions for outdoor apparel, footwear and gear.

Maryland's Kent Co. Seeks EcoDev Plan

Thu., Jul. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Kent CountyKent County, which is on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is looking for a firm to develop its 2027 economic and tourism development strategic plan.

Lockheed Martin's Motherway Moves to USAA

Thu., Jul. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Mara MotherwayMara Motherway, who was VP of strategy and business development for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, has joined USAA as senior VP and head of government relations.