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Last Updated: Tue., Jun. 9, 2026 @ 4:45 pm

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Weber Shandwick's Yoder Moves to Ruder Finn

Mon, May 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Kelly YoderRuder Finn has hired Kelly Yoder, who spent a dozen years at Weber Shandwick rising to North America health lead, as managing director, global head of health & life sciences.

Burson CCO Sullivan Exits

Thu, May 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Catherine SullivanCatherine Sullivan, global chief communications officer at Burson, has exited the WPP unit after a 12-year run.

On the Move: Six Flags Hires Carnival Cruise Vet

Thu, May 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Amy Martin ZiegenfussSix Flags Entertainment Corporation hires Amy Martin Ziegenfuss as CMO, effective June 3. Ziegenfuss was most recently CMO at Carnival Cruise Line... Narrative Strategies brings on Hanna Beckman and Rich Casale as senior directors... Grayling has appointed Maury Postal as EVP, creative strategy and innovation services... HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), an educational publisher and technology company focused on K–12 education, assessments and professional learning, names Jessica Naeve CMO.

Infinite Acquires Dukas Linden Public Relations

Wed, May 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

InfiniteInfinite, a communications and reputation management firm, has acquired Dukas Linden Public Relations, which represents some of the most prestigious financial institutions in the U.S.

MWW Reels in Hudson Lake

Wed, May 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MWWMikeWorldWide acquires HudsonLake, a strategic communications firm specializing in organizational change, employee experience and workforce communications.

How AI is Reshaping PR Firm Valuations

Tue, May 5, 2026

By Rick Gould

Rick GouldThe AI revolution has transformed how public relations agencies work and deliver value to clients. But it’s also changed how buyers value those firms, and understanding AI’s influence on valuation is essential for agency owners planning on selling in the future.

Financial Firms Build on AI Success

Mon, May 4, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

Top Financial PR Executives (clockwise): Anton Nicholas, Benjamin Faull, Greg Hassel & Joe Anthony

(Clockwise): Anton Nicholas, Benjamin Faull, Greg Hassel & Joe Anthony

O’Dwyer’s interviewed financial communications professionals at some of the top-ranked agencies representing the financial services sector to hear what factors influenced their performance in 2025 and what trends they see on the horizon after coming off a historically volatile year.

View O'Dwyer's ranking of the top financial PR firms for 2026

ISS Opposes Rose's Pay Hike

Mon, May 4, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Cindy RoseInstitutional Shareholder Services advises investors to vote "no" on a compensation package for WPP chief Cindy Rose at the May 8 annual meeting.

PPHC Makes ‘Acqui-Hire” Moves

Fri, May 1, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Lee Cowen & Nicholas EvansPublic Policy Holding Company’s MultiState Assocs. government relations unit has hired Lee Cowen and Nicholas Evans via the acquisition of their respective firms, Cowen Consulting and Putnam Strategies.

Trump Aide Boyle Moves to Mercury

Thu, Apr. 30, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Dan BoyleDan Boyle, special assistant to Donald Trump, has joined Mercury Public Affairs as senior VP. He’s based in Tallahassee.

WPP, Omnicom Have Something in Common

Wed, Apr. 29, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

OmnicomStruggling WPP and rampaging Omnicom have something in common. It's 6.7 percent... Nonsensical Comey indictment and Melania's war on Jimmy Kimmel are sure signs that Team Trump is falling apart... Black Rock pulls the plug on offshore wind project to please the nation's No. 1 hater of 'ugly' offshore windmills.

WPP Q1 Revenues Tumble 6.7%

Tue, Apr. 28, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Cindy RoseWPP reported a 6.7 percent drop to $3.1B in Q1 like-like revenues less pass-through costs. CEO Cindy Rose says 'it will take time to outpace historical losses."

PAN Alum Martin Moves to V2

Tue, Apr. 28, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Dan MartinDan Martin, who most recently oversaw the healthcare practice at PAN Communications, has come on board at V2 Communications as EVP, healthcare practice lead.

Weber Shandwick's AI Guru Moves to FGS Global

Fri, Apr. 24, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Ethan BaileyFGS Global has named Weber Shandwick veteran Ethan Bauley head of its AI advisory. He will counsel clients about how AI is reshaping media, workflows and reputation and what to do about it. 

Gunby Sticks Around at FTI Consulting

Mon, Apr. 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Steve GunbyFTI Consulting CEO Steve Gunby, 68, has changed his mind about stepping down in 2027, according to a report in the Financial Times.

PR Firms on the Rise for 2026

Wed, Apr. 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Leading gainers in O'Dwyer's PR Firm Rankings (Clockwise): Lou Hoffman, Joe Anthony, Curtis Sparrer, Jean Serra, Samara Morman, Chris Rosica, Ryan Cohn & Stephanie Graves

Clockwise: Lou Hoffman, Joe Anthony, Curtis Sparrer, Jean Serra, Samara Morman, Chris Rosica, Ryan Cohn & Stephanie Graves

Last year was a good one for the majority of those taking part in O'Dwyer's ranking of top PR firms for 2026 with 44 out of 140 showing double-digit gains, ranging from 10.1 percent to 66.7 percent. Another 50 showed single-digit gains, three were flat and 42 posted losses.