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Why People Are at the Core of Integrated Communications

Thu, Sep. 11, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Jennifer Lowney, Global Head of Comms., CITI
Jennifer Lowney, Global Head of Communications for Citi, tells Doug Simon on the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast that the role demands not only strategic vision but also an ability to embrace unpredictability.

How to Help Leaders Communicate with Clarity and Consistency

Mon, Aug. 25, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Jon Hines, Founder & CEO, C Street Advisory Group

On PR’s Top Pros Talk, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Jon Henes, Founder & CEO of C Street Advisory Group, about why communication must be seen as “the connective tissue of it all.”

Finding Your Way Around Corporate-Speak

Wed, Mar. 26, 2025

By Jason Alderman

Jason AldermanThe pressure is on PR pros to make sure corporate messaging remains clear and cohesive. Business jargon is an obstacle to achieving this goal.

Craving Reliability in an Unreliable World

Wed, Mar. 12, 2025

By Paul Oestreicher

Paul OestreicherIn today's volatile world of constant disruption, the ability to offer reliability and dependability is more valuable than ever.

The Power of Stakeholder Engagement in Complex Times

Wed, Jan. 29, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Wynona Redmond, Pres. & Founder, Wyn-Win Communications

Wynona Redmond, President and Founder of Wyn-Win Communications, joined Doug Simon on the “PR’s Top Pros Talk...” podcast to share insights into her work in stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and corporate social responsibility.

FGS Global Hires McKinsey & Co for Growth Guidance

Tue, Nov. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

FGSFGS Global has hired controversial management consultant McKinsey & Co. to forge a growth plan as the corporate communications shop will soon be a full-owned property of KKR & Co. investment firm.

Netflix Revamps Communications Shop

Fri, Nov. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Rachel WhetstoneNetflix chief communications officer Rachel Whetstone and VP-global public policy Dean Garfield are leaving the streaming company.

Three Mile Island Gets New Name

Fri, Sep. 20, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Three Mile IslandIn what may be the greatest corporate name change of all time, the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor has been renamed the Crane Clean Energy Center.

Positively Paranoid in 2024

Fri, Dec. 15, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Lars FaesteBusiness leaders will face challenges in the upcoming year, some of which will come as a complete surprise, or beyond anyone's imagination.

Teneo Hires Grontzki

Tue, Aug. 29, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Philipp GrontzkiTeneo has hired Philipp Grontzki, who is a 20-year veteran of corporate communications and financial journalism, as a managing director in its strategy and communications group.

Tech Guru Benecke Takes McKinsey Post

Tue, Apr. 18, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Rowan BeneckeRowan Benecke, who co-founded Zeno Group and helmed Burson-Marsteller's tech practice, has joined McKinsey & Co as director of communications for North America.

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BCW Recruits Golin's Coldagelli

Tue, Apr. 18, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Matt ColdagelliBCW has named Golin's Matt Coldagelli EVP and leader of its corporate affairs practice in Chicago.

Fedex’s Bailey Shifts to Teneo

Mon, Sep. 12, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Abby BaileyAbby Bailey, who headed corporate communications for Fedex in its Middle East, India and Africa region, has joined Teneo as managing director in Dubai.

Nordstrom's Wulfestieg Takes CCO Job at Brightspeed

Tue, Aug. 2, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

AmyWulfestiegAmy Wulfestieg, who was senior director of internal communications at Nordstrom, has joined Brightspeed, Charlotte-based broadband services company, as chief communications officer.

Ambler Ambles Back to FleishmanHillard

Fri, Jul. 15, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

John AmblerJohn Ambler has returned to FleishmanHillard after serving as VP-chief communications and brand officer at United States Steel Corp for three years.

Hamp Returns to Toyota

Thu, Jun. 23, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Julie HampJulie Hamp, who resigned her position as chief communications officer of Toyota in 2015 after being arrested in Japan on suspicion of drug charges, has returned to the automaker.

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Huntsworth Rebrands as Accordience

Thu, May 26, 2022

By Steve Barnes

AccordienceHuntsworth Communications, which includes Grayling, Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Red and Cirkle, has rebranded as Accordience.

Vanda's Jones Switches to Starbucks

Fri, Oct. 15, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

AJVanda Pharmaceuticals’ Aranthan (AJ) Jones will join Starbucks on Oct. 25 as senior VP-global communications and public affairs.