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Last Updated: Fri., Sep. 4, 2026 @ 10:15 am

OSU Aims to Boost Corporate Sponsorships

Fri., Sep. 4, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

OklahomaOklahoma State University is looking for a firm to help it develop a more strategic approach to corporate relations and attracting sponsors.

MN Natural Resources Dept. Seeks Outreach Help

Thu., Sep. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MinnesotaThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for a firm to handle PR, advertising and marketing to promote its educational, recruitment, water/recreational safety and environmental awareness initiatives.

Spectrum Helps Turkish Shipyard Target US Navy

Thu., Sep. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DesanSpectrum Group has a $100K per month pact with Istanbul’s DESAN Shipyard to explore business opportunities with the US Navy, merchant marine fleet and American shipbuilding facilities.

Fox News, Bartiromo Split

Thu., Sep. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Maria BartiromoFox News Media issued a pretty sparse release to announce the departure of one of its stars. “Effective today, Maria Bartiromo is no longer with FOX News Media,” it reads.

PR Firm News: Praytell Expands Influencer Unit

Thu., Sep. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PraytellPraytell expands its Influence Department—which unites media, creators and social under one team... LRJ PR & Communications and Canopy Brand Group form an alliance that the firms say will bridge the operational divide between high-end brand design and strategic public relations... Twin Minds Media, Hispanic market specialist, increases the scope of its services in an effort to help brands build deeper connections with audiences through culture, storytelling, media and experiences.

Steinem Dies at 92

Thu., Sep. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Gloria SteinemGloria Steinem, who was the face of feminism for a generation, as well as a trailblazer in the media business, passed away on Sept. 2. She was 92.

Accounts in Transit: Rubenstein PR Flies Again With Doroni

Thu., Sep. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

DoroniRubenstein Public Relations re-ups as agency of record for Doroni Aerospace, a provider of personal electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft... Zapwater Communications is appointed US AOR for The Cliff Hotel Jamaica, a luxury destination resort in Negril’s West End... MZ Group lands strategic investor relations and financial communications program for Zefiro Methane Corp.

On the Move: Bospar Hires Tech Reporter Olenick

Thu., Sep. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Doug OlenickBospar hires veteran technology, cybersecurity and healthcare sector journalist and content creator Doug Olenick as tech and healthcare content director... The Huntington National Bank appoints Ameesh Vakharia as EVP and chief marketing and digital products officer, a newly created role... SDA International, a Honolulu-based strategic communications firm, promotes Cassie Kim to SVP.

PR Needed to Protect Wild Turkey Habitats

Wed., Sep. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

wild turkeyThe National Bobwhite & Grassland Initiative Foundation is looking for marketing communications support to increase landowner engagement and adoption of conservation measures to improve wild turkey nesting and brood-rearing habitat in Georgia and Mississippi.

Sturchio Takes Health Policy Post at Finn

Wed., Sep. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Jeffrey SturchioJeffrey Sturchio is joining Finn Partners’ health policy and impact group as senior advisor to counsel clients on the issues shaping global health and innovation access.

Commentary

Bessent Muzzles Media

Wed., Sep. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Scott BessentThin-skinned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent banned America's top-tier financial media from covering the G20 financial summit staged on our home field... GOP bans CBC/Radio Canada from covering Donald Trump's super-rally set for Dallas next week... The US is poised to join Lebanon, Peru, Gabon and Nigeria as most perceived corrupt countries.

Burson’s Wassen Shifts to Consello

Wed., Sep. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Ruud WassenBurson Brussels chief client officer Ruud Wassen has moved to Consello to open its outpost in the headquarters city of NATO and the European Union.