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Last Updated: Mon., Sep. 16, 2024 @ 1:21 pm

On the Move: GrandPad Appoints Dolan CMO

Mon., Sep. 16, 2024

By Steve Barnes

GrandPad, producer of a digital tablet designed for users 75 and older, appoints Grace Dolan as CMO... FloQast, an accounting transformation platform, brings on Ben Schechter as CMO... Pierce Public Relations of Nashville ups Bri Carlesimo to VP of client experience, a newly created role.

News of Firms: Ballard Partners Targets Korea

Mon., Sep. 16, 2024

By Steve Barnes

GR CompanyBallard Partners targets Korea via a strategic partnership with the Seoul's GR Company... AMP3 PR established its presence at New York Fashion Week by hosting the its annual Gifting Suite + Media Lounge, Sept. 9 and 10 at Sir Richard’s Penthouse Flat in New York’s Virgin Hotel... 5WPR expands its Florida real estate practice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.