O'Dwyer's Nov. '26 Technology PR & AI Issue'

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Latest PR firm news, commentary & professional development.

Last Updated: Mon., Oct. 12, 2026 @ 5:11 pm

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ExxonMobil Vet Takes Empower Post

Fri, Oct. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Andrew SinclairAndrew Sinclair, who spent nine years at ExxonMobil, has joined Dallas-based Empower lithium producer as chief public and government relations officer.

On the Move: Campbell Rejoins Linhart PR

Fri, Oct. 9, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Ashley CampbellLinhart Public Relations, a Denver-based firm, names Ashley Campbell VP and partner... Akima, a provider of mission-focused solutions to the federal government, appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing & communications... QuidelOrtho Corporation, a global provider of diagnostic solutions, appoints Sanjeev Sharma as VP, investor relations... McNeely Brockman Public Relations hires Lindsey West as an account executive.

On the Move: APCO Names Williamson Chief Client Officer

Thu, Oct. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Kelly WilliamsonAPCO names Kelly Williamson, who has been president, North America since 2018, chief client officer and global president of capital markets, a newly created role... Avenue Z, which has offices in NYC and Miami, brings on Stephanie Goenaga as associate director, public relations... Marino names Vincent Dente EVP of creative and AI innovation, a new post.

Sodali Snaps Up JF's Ragones

Wed, Oct. 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SodaliJoele Frank managing director Tim Ragones and Jasper Street Partners' MD Peter da Silva Vint join stakeholder intelligence advisory firm Sodali & Co.

Phillips Takes Post at Michael Baker Int'l

Wed, Oct. 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Chris PhillipsChris Phillips has joined Michael Baker International, the Pittsburgh-based engineering, architecture and digital services company, as chief communications officer.

Burson 25-Year Alum Joins Brunswick Group

Tue, Oct. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Binay ShahRamiro Prudencio, who did a more than 25 year stint at Burson and its predecessor firms, has joined Brunswick Group as a partner in London.

Binaytara Picks FINN for Global PR Duties

Tue, Oct. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

BinaytaraBinaytara, the Bellevue, WA-based nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cancer care and fostering scientific research, has appointed FINN Partners as its global PR firm.

Kekst CNC’s Edgy Shifts to Teneo

Fri, Oct. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Amy EdgyAmy Edgy has joined Teneo as senior managing director and head of restructuring communications in its PR unit.

On the Move: GCI Health Hires Weber's Helgesen

Fri, Oct. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Eric HelgsenGCI Health brings on Eric Helgesen, who led digital transition and enterprise platform development at Weber Shandwick, as EVP, head of AI and innovation... Stanton Communications appoints Je’Coven Norwood as account director and Rida Dhanani as an account executive... Netflix hires the Walt Disney Company’s Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul as VP of television series communications... Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, names Yusef Kassim as head of capital strategy and investor relations.

Racepoint's Osmond Moves to Clarity

Thu, Oct. 1, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Bob OsmondFormer Racepoint Global president Bob Osmond has moved to Clarity Global, where he will be managing partner, North America.

On the Move: JBC Names Kamenec to Affiliate and Influencer Post

Thu, Oct. 1, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Kara KamenecJennifer Bett Communications names Kara Kamenec VP of affiliate and influencer marketing... Mark Allen & Co. brings on Isaac Benjamin as VP and Stacey Richman as account director, both based in the firm’s New York office... Mark43, a cloud-native public safety operations platform, appoints Alison Durant as CMO.

Weber's Obolensky to Head APCO Health/Europe

Wed, Sep. 30, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Kyra ObolenskyKyra Obolensky, who was executive VP & head of healthcare at Weber Shandwick’s Brussels office, has moved to APCO's outpost in that city as Europe health lead.

Sun Life Names Mihelic IR Chief

Wed, Sep. 30, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Darko MihelicSun Life Financial has named RBC Capital Markets' Darko Mihelic senior VP & head of investor relations.

On the Move: Meta Ups Bounds

Wed, Sep. 30, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Tucker BoundsMeta promotes Facebook VP, communications Tucker Bounds to head of communications and public affairs... Reiss Strategies, which focuses on the commercial real estate industry, appoints Dane Wisher as EVP. Wisher comes to Reiss from Relevance International, where he most recently served as SVP... The PGA of America names Marissa Daly CMO, effective Oct. 5. Daly was most recently SVP, studios and marketing, for the Los Angeles Rams.

On the Move: Hotwire's Macdonald Moves to FINN

Tue, Sep. 29, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Laura MacdonaldFINN Partners names Hotwire Americas president Laura Macdonald global technology practice leader... The Baker Agency hires Kathleen Kirvin as managing director, Albany. She was most recently VP of marketing and communications for Iroquois Healthcare Association... Universal Music Group appoints Libby Bush to the newly created role of president, global brands and commercial partnerships, effective in November.

On the Move: Florida Panthers Recruit Smiley

Mon, Sep. 28, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Brian SmileyThe NHL’s Florida Panthers appoints Brian Smiley as SVP of marketing. Smiley was most recently VP of marketing at sports media platform Overtime... The Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX names Courtney Morrow as director of marketing. Marcus Theatres, which owns or operates 975 screens at 77 locations in 17 states, brings on Shannah Miller as SVP of marketing and sales, effective Oct. 19.