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Sitrick Signs US Unit of China’s BOE 

Thu, Jul. 24, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

BOESitrick Group has agreed to represent the US unit of China’s BOE Technology Group, maker of display screens used in cellphones, TVs, computers, and military systems.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. Taps Brunswick

Wed, Jul. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

AbuDhabiAbu Dhabi National Oil Company’s XRG investment unit has retained Brunswick Group as it cuts deal to acquire Santos Limited, which owns 51 percent stake in Alaska's North Slope oil field.

Edelman Pitches UAE as AI Powerhouse

Mon, Jun. 9, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

UAEEdelman has signed on to represent the United Arab Emirates’ Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.

Panama Canal Authority Lawyers Up 

Thu, Feb. 6, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Panama CanalThe Panama Canal Authority has retained Vinson & Elkins for legal and strategic advice, according to its one-year contract that went into effect on Jan 26.

Sadoun Says Publicis Ranks as No. 1 Ad Group

Tue, Feb. 4, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Arthur SadounPublicis Group chalked up 8.3 percent growth to $16.6B in 2024 as CEO Arthur Sadoun proclaimed the French firm wrapped up the year as the “world’s largest advertising group."

AF Int'l Fights for Rights of Iran's Kurds

Thu, Jan. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

KomalaAF International has agreed to represent Komala, a Kurdish group that advocates for human rights for Iran’s citizens, and promotes the democratic representation of minority people in the country.

Qorvis Takes on Russian Energy Sector

Thu, Dec. 19, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

RussiaQorvis, which is the long-time firm of energy-rich Saudi Arabia, has agreed to provide DC representation to the Moscow-based Union of Oil and Gas Producers of Russia.

Germany Taps Cornerstone for US Outreach

Tue, Dec. 17, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

GermanyGermany has hired Cornerstone Government Affairs to develop a communications strategy to highlight its political and economic cooperation with the US.

Ballard Partners Advocates for Nippon Steel

Wed, Sep. 4, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Nippon SteelBallard Partners represents Nippon Steel as the Japanese giant fights to clinch its $14B deal to acquire US Steel in the wake of political opposition from the Harris and Trump campaigns.

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Hikvision USA Extends BCW's Pact

Thu, Aug. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

HikvisionHikvision USA, which is the subsidiary of the world’s largest maker of surveillance equipment, has extended BCW’s contract from July 1 to yearend.

Turkcell Dials Up Signal Group

Thu, Jul. 25, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

TurkcellTurkcell, which is Turkey’s leading mobile phone operator, has hired the Signal Group for media relations duties.

Edelman Reps $30B UAE Climate Fund

Tue, Jul. 23, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

AlterraEdelman is providing strategic communications services and handling events for Alterra Management Ltd, the $30B climate-focused investment fund launched by the United Arab Emirates.

Mercury Lands $900K Pact from DRC Mining Giant

Tue, Apr. 23, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

GecaminesMercury has landed a $900K one-year pact to represent Gecamines, the cobalt and copper mining giant that is owned by the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Kyivstar Dials Up FTI Government Affairs

Fri, Feb. 16, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

KyivstarKyivstar, Ukraine’s largest telecommunications network, which suffered a massive Russian cyberattack in December, has hired FTI Government Affairs for representation in Washington.

Zeno Group Lands Alibaba Unit

Tue, Feb. 6, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

AlibabaZeno Group has signed a one-year contract to provide PR strategy and counsel to the Singapore e-commerce platform of China’s Alibaba Group, the multinational retail, internet and technology behemoth.

Edelman Handles COP28 Media for Masdar

Wed, Dec. 6, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

MasdarEdelman has picked up an additional $500K worth of work to provide COP28 press office support for Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company-Masdar.