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Last Updated: Wed., Aug. 19, 2026 @ 12:20 pm

On the Move: Rethink Names Grayson Managing Director

Wed., Aug. 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Caroline GraysonRethink appoints Caroline Grayson as managing director based in its New York office, a newly created leadership role... Albertsons Companies, which operates over 2,000 stores across the US, brings on Emily Turner as SVP, chief marketing officer... Wachsman names Maud Honner, Louise Creedon, Rebecca Maher and Emily Kielthy to newly created managing director roles.

PR Firm News: Wawner Strategies Rebrands as The Category

Wed., Aug. 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Kat WawnerWawner Strategies, which was founded by former APCO director/VP Kat Wawner in 2022, relaunches as The Category... Metro Transportation Management & Design, a Washington, DC-based transportation planning and operations management services firm, and Relentless Awareness, a communications and creative strategy firm, form a strategic alliance... Luna PR, a Dubai-based communications and marketing agency that specializes in emerging and disruptive technologies, expands its U.S. footprint.

Detroit Promise Seeks Comms Help

Tue., Aug. 18, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Detroit PromiseThe Detroit Promise Zone Authority, which provides eligible Detroit residents with a tuition-free path to a college degree or technical certificate, is accepting proposals for a firm to serve as a strategic communications implementation and capacity building partner.

PR Firm News: Matter Relauches Local Marketing Unit

Tue., Aug. 18, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MatterMatter relaunches its local marketing services, which will focus on providing approachable, agency-caliber marketing programs to help smaller-scale businesses grow in the age of AI... Publicis Sports, the sport and culture marketing arm of Publicis Group, is collaborating with Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs and 3 Arts Sports on the launch of TEKTA, a Name, Image and Likeness consulting and activation offering... The 23rd Annual International Business Awards announces its Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners for 2026.

Making the Puzzle Pieces of Data Fit Together

Tue., Aug. 18, 2026

By Steve Barnes

10FOldAn ever-growing tidal wave of information has given communications pros more data than ever to work with, but the ability to connect the dots provided by that data is in short supply.

On the Move: Reputation Advisors International Adds Sukumaran

Tue., Aug. 18, 2026

By Steve Barnes

JanithaReputation Advisors International brings on Janitha Sukumaran, founder of Malaysia-based independent communications consultancy Rantau+, as its newest member... YCharts, an investment research and client engagement platform that works with financial professionals across North America, appoints Steve Bendt as CMO... Choose Chicago, the official tourism and marketing organization for Chicago, hires Meryl Press Vissel as VP of communications & content.

Denver Health Wants Firm for Anti-Smoking Push

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Denver HealthDenver Health is looking for a Colorado-based agency to provide strategic communications and media buying services for a push to reduce secondhand smoke and vape aerosol exposure among young children in the Denver metro area.

Weber’s Roenna Shifts to Burson 

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Molly RoennaMolly Roenna, who has more than 25 years of human resources experience, has moved to Burson as chief people officer for the Americas region.

AI Can't Tell You Which PR Firm to Trust

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Larry Smalheiser

LarryAI and search can create an instant shortlist to a query like “clean energy PR agency” or “best cybersecurity public relations companies.” But how does a decision maker validate these recommendations?

Kirkland & Ellis's Levin Joins C Street

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Deneese Walia LevinKirkland & Ellis partner Deneese Walia Levin joins C Street Advisory Group as managing director, law firm optimization.

PR Firm News: Pollack Group Launches Brand Visibility Index

Mon., Aug. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PollackThe Pollack Group launches its Brand Visibility Index, a research series that examines how brands are represented, ranked and cited by generative AI platforms... PARC Solutions, a New York- and London-based advisory firm, forms a strategic collaboration with Guillot Consulting, a provider of lobbying, government relations, political advocacy, and business development services... SalterMitchell PR, a Tallahassee, FL-based firm, wins two 2026 Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards.