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Last Updated: Thu., Sep. 10, 2026 @ 9:40 am

French Politico Gets US Rep

Thu., Sep. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Gabriel AttalGabriel Attal, who heads France’s Renaissance Partie, is relying on Gabriel Laurent Eshaghian, a Woodland Hills, CA-based real estate, aviation and investment executive, to boost his profile in the US ahead of France’s April 2027 elections

C Street Tees Off with LIV's Chapter 11

Wed., Sep. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LIVC Street Advisory Group is handling the Chapter 11 filing of LIV Golf following the move by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to pull the financial plug on the League. (Updated)

Commentary

The Zero of 9/11

Wed., Sep. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DonaldThe US has reached a dark and sad place when nobody believes a word that comes out of Donald Trump’s mouth... Communicators fear AI will rob PR of its identity... AI researchers tell PR pros to "chill" since artificiial intelligence may soon wipe us all out.

St. Paul Transit Project Needs PR Partner

Wed., Sep. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MetroMinnesota’s Ramsey County is looking for a firm to provide strategic communications, outreach, public participation, business relations, and community engagement services to support the delivery of the METRO Bronze Line Bus Rapid Transit Project.

CL's Batliner Succeeds Padilla's Kucharski

Wed., Sep. 9, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PadillaCarmichael Lynch president and manager Julie Batliner is joining Padilla as president, succeeding Matt Kuchariski. Kucharski will transition to a fractional role with the agency as an executive counselor through the end of the year.

Founder Fights: Not Your Typical Shareholder Activist Campaign

Wed., Sep. 9, 2026

By Jeremy Jacobs

Jeremy JacobsSome well-honed communications strategies typically deployed in an activist situation must be set aside when the activist is also the founder of the company. Such situations require a more tailored response: one that respects the founder’s credibility without conceding the company’s future, addresses shareholders’ financial interests while acknowledging questions of legacy, and anticipates that the fight may be as personal and persistent as it is strategic.

Accounts in Transit: Impact PR Nabs Hudson Valley Connected

Wed., Sep. 9, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Hudson ValleyImpact PR & Communications signs on to provide strategic communications and support for Hudson Valley Connected, a regional initiative expanding free technology assistance and digital literacy resources throughout the Valley... TURNER is named national PR partner for Travel Oregon... Rubenstein Public Relations is named AOR for workforce development organization America Works.

PR Firm News: Matter Unveils Review Visibility Management Service

Wed., Sep. 9, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MatterMatter launches its Review Visibility Management service to address a shift in how companies across verticals earn trust online... A Queens school is putting out the message about Sept. 12, 2001 when people came together to help, comfort, rebuild and unite... Directive expands its Directive Communications division, which will bring PR, organic social, influencer marketing and paid social together under one integrated organization.

Flock Safety Hires Off Hill Strategies

Tue., Sep. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

FLOCKFlock Safety has hired Off Hill Strategies, a boutique lobby firm that boasts of its commitment to conservative principles.

IL Non-Profit Group Seeks Marketing Support

Tue., Sep. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ART INCART INC, a non-profit group that promotes educational and cultural enrichment in Central Illinois, is looking to hire marketing and digital support specialists.

TSG Works to Boost Trade with Brazil

Tue., Sep. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

BrazilTSG Advocates has inked a $240K one-year pact to provide PA and government relations services to the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency.

Shenkman Joins Baretz+Brunelle.

Tue., Sep. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Even ShenkmanEvan Shenkman, who has 25 years of law firm experience, is now a partner at professional services firm Baretz+Brunelle. He helped design and implement the first generative AI product for legal professionals.

On the Move: Accenture Names Chalwin CMO

Tue., Sep. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Emma ChalwinAccenture brings on Emma Chalwin as CMO, effective Oct. 1. Chalwin joins Accenture from Workday, where she also served as CMO, with responsibility for building the brand and driving customer demand in markets around the world... The Vitamin Shoppe appoints Kimberley Gardiner EVP, chief marketing and growth officer. She joins from Tractor Supply Company... Fluent, a provider of commerce media solutions, names Jeanniey Walden as CMO.

Accounts in Transit: FINN Partners Flies with Textron Aviation

Tue., Sep. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Textron AviationFINN Partners flies with Textron Aviation Inc., working on the company’s 2026 Special Olympics Airlift and other key initiatives... Archer is named lead strategy and North American PR firm by CASE Construction Equipment... NLG Communications signs on as strategic communications advisor for Metrolink, a commuter rail system in Southern California.