Return-to-Office Mandates Reveal a Crisis of Trust
Thu, Jul. 9, 2026
By Paul Oestreicher
While narcissism may be one factor behind the push to return to the office, that push also reveals a broader failure of leadership.
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While narcissism may be one factor behind the push to return to the office, that push also reveals a broader failure of leadership.
Avoq has recruited advertising pro Jillian Goger as senior VP/group creative director in its New York office.
FINN Partners has acquired Honner, a 25-member Sydney shop that serves the financial communications and corporate sectors. The move bolsters FINN’s APAC team to about 250 members.
Changing marketing forces continued to push back against both growth and profitability for PR agencies in 2025, according to a recently released report from Gould+Partners.
Moburst, which specializes in digital marketing and AI-powered solutions, acquires Amazon marketing agency Hyperzon... The Public Relations Global Network launches its Health Practice Group, which brings together more than 20 independent agencies across four continents to support health care, life sciences and pharma organizations... ICR’s newly released Q2 2026 SPAC Market Update & Outlook shows a healthy environment for IPOs... Red Banyan, a senior-level crisis management, litigation PR, and reputation management firm, makes its first appearance in the Chambers and Partners listings.
Public Policy Holding Company has acquired London-based Tancredi Intelligent Communication for $10.8M, of which $9.6M is in cash and the balance in stock.
Adfero, the DC-based public affairs shop that served the healthcare, technology and energy sectors, closed its doors on June 30.
Washington Women in PR recognized outstanding women in communications aged 25-35 at its annual Emerging Leaders Awards June 25 at the AT&T Forum in Washington, D.C.
LLYC has prepared a comprehensive must-read report on the rise of “Rainbow Ghosting” which it defines as the progressive withdrawal of public support for diversity... Success of the US men's World Cup team highlights the benefits of a welcoming immigration policy... Omnicom develops system to help marketers decide which sports fans to connect with.
Mike Doyle, who did a five-year stint as CEO of Ketchum, has joined Brunswick Group in New York as a partner.
ICR Inc. works for LongRange Capital as the Stamford private equity firm acquires Pizza Hut from Yum Brands for $1.5B.
Heidi Krupp is celebrating 30 years running her agency which began in a studio apartment in Hoboken, NJ funded by selling her car for $5,000.
Brittany Sullivan, who held the senior VP-executive director of marketing post at Golin, has moved to Burson.
Jamie 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.
Burson 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.
KNB 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.
Avoq 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.
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