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Last Updated: Thu., Jun. 11, 2026 @ 9:49 am

Golin’s Sullivan Shifts to Burson

Thu., Jun. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Brittany SulivanBrittany Sullivan, who held the senior VP-executive director of marketing post at Golin, has moved to Burson.

Weber Shandwick's Dowd Moves to Allison

Wed., Jun. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jamie LundJamie Dowd, who was most recently president of the health practice in the Americas at Weber Shandwick, comes on board at Allison Worldwide as global president, health + wellness, effective June 22.

Connector Inc. Signs Iraqi Politico

Wed., Jun. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ConnectorConnector Inc. has signed on as primary government affairs counsel to Iraqi politico Hussein AlAnkoshei.

On the Move: Burson Recruits Hanover's Summers

Wed., Jun. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jonty SummersBurson is bringing on Hanover managing director, Middle East Jonty Summers as head of corporate affairs in Dubai at the end of June... Ridgepost Capital, which had over $45 billion in assets under management as of March 31, names Brian McKenna VP, investor relations, effective June 15... The Center for AI Safety appoints Rochelle Nadhiri as head of public engagement.

Odesa, America 250, and the Enduring Power of a Story

Wed., Jun. 10, 2026

By Davis Richardson

Davis RichardsonThe principles of liberty, self-government and individual rights are often discussed as matters of history. Last week in Odesa, Ukraine, I was reminded they are also very much matters of the present.

PR Firm News: KNB Communications Acquires Roketto

Wed., Jun. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SovynKNB Communications acquires Roketto, a digital agency specializing in generative engine optimization, web design and development, digital advertising and inbound marketing strategy. The combined agency rebrands as Sōvyn... Krupp Agency, an independent New York shop, celebrates its 30th anniversary.... The Worldcom Public Relations Group adds CARRALSIERRA in Mexico City and We Are DNA in Bristol, UK.

Awards: Avoq Wins National Gold ADDY

Wed., Jun. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PBSAvoq received a National Gold ADDY in Branded Content & Entertainment for Online/Interactive, at the American Advertising Federation’s 2026 ADMERICA Conference on May 29... LaVoie Strategic Communications Group takes home Bronze Bell Ringer Award in the Government/Public Affairs category from the Publicity Club of New England... Crosby Marketing Communications presents its 2026 Crosby Marketing & Media Studies Scholarship to Deniela Penate, who recently graduated from Old Mill High School in Millersville, MD... BoardroomPR is named to the South Florida Business Journal’s list of the Top 25 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in South Florida.

Commentary

Transparent, Sustained PR Needed to Power Nuke 'Renaissance'

Tue., Jun. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Three Mile IslandMomentum is building for nuclear power but public support is not guaranteed, according to a survey conducted by Ruder Finn... America First PR founder admits to assaulting a woman in a London tube station... If they knew their presence would disrupt the lives of thousands of people, neither Barack Obama nor George W. Bush would have attended the NBA Finals. They were not narcissists-in-chief.

Houston City College Seeks Gov't Relations Help

Tue., Jun. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

HoustonHouston City College System is accepting qualifications from firms interested in providing government relations, legislative advisory, policy consulting and strategic advocacy services.

Gallagher Succeeds Mahoney at Mercury

Tue., Jun. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MercuryKieran Mahoney, who founded Mercury Public Affairs more than 27 years ago, has stepped down as CEO and assumed the executive chairman post.

Florida's London Global Reps Mexican State

Tue., Jun. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

London GlobalLondon Global Strategies is providing government relations and PR counsel to the economic development arm of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.