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Hollywood Mentality Kills Common Courtesy

Tue, Mar. 19, 2019

By Rene A. Henry

Rene HenryToo many publicists, agents, producers, journalists and others in the entertainment industry just don't realize it's rude and sometimes insulting to not return phone calls or respond to letters, emails and faxes.

The Mix That Makes a Music Festival Great

Wed, Dec. 19, 2018

By Billy Warden

Billy WardenA relatively unsung music festival in a mid-sized city offers big lessons for event specialists and communications experts around the country.

Dolphin Closes $11M Door Deal

Wed, Jul. 11, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

dolphinDolphin Entertainment, parent company of entertainment PR powerhouse 42West, has acquired The Door, hospitality/lifestyle PR firm, for $11M.

Player's Personal Brand Plays Role in NBA Draft

Wed, Jun. 20, 2018

By Steve Barnes

Mark CubanTeams in tomorrow's NBA draft will assess a player's brand as well as athletic ability in making their player selections, according to Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner and media fixture.

Majority of Voters Say ‘Taking a Knee’ is Not Unpatriotic

Thu, Jun. 7, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Taking a kneeA majority (58 percent) of American voters believe National Football League players who “take a knee” during the playing of the national anthem are not “unpatriotic,” according to a poll of released today by Quinnipiac University.

Ex-Weinstein Co. PR Exec Resurfaces at Participant

Wed, May 30, 2018

By Steve Barnes

Nicole QuenquaNicole Quenqua, who resigned as head of national and corporate publicity for The Weinstein Company on May 15, has been hired by Participant Media as senior VP, communications.

KCSA Courts Cannabis Crowd

Fri, Apr. 20, 2018

By Steve Barnes

KCSAKCSA Strategic Communications is expanding its presence in the growing cannabis industry with the acquisition of Salar Media Group, which specializes in the sector.

Nyman Exits CEO Post at PMK*BMC

Wed, Apr. 18, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Michael NymanMichael Nyman is exiting the co-chairman & CEO post at entertainment PR powerhouse PMK*BMC to launch Acceleration, an investment/advisory firm.

Sony's Townsend Takes Starz PR Post

Tue, Apr. 3, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Lauren TownsendLauren Townsend has joined Starz, the pay-TV unit of Lionsgate global content platform, as executive VP communications.

Hudson Sails from NFL

Fri, Mar. 16, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Dawn HudsonDawn Hudson will step down from the executive VP/chief marketing officer slot at the National Football League next month after a four-year run.

R&C Alum Joins DKC

Wed, Mar. 14, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Ivy MollenkampRogers & Cowan veteran Ivy Mollenkamp has joined DKC in Los Angeles as president Sean Cassidy beefs up the west coast offerings of the New York-based firm.

Rockwood Scores with Pacers

Fri, Mar. 9, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Brent RockwoodBrent Rockwood has been named senior VP-corporate, community and PR at Pacers Sports & Entertainment, parent of the National Basketball Assn.'s Indiana Pacers.

First Lady Cuts Ties with Advisor

Tue, Feb. 27, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Melania TrumpFirst Lady Melania Trump has cut ties with dear friend and unpaid advisor Stephanie Winston Wolkoff following a New York Times report that her firm received a $26M payment for planning the festivities surrounding President Trump's inauguration.

Golihew Exits Warner Bros TV for Amazon

Mon, Feb. 5, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Tammy GolihewTammy Golihew, a 12-year veteran of Warner Bros TV has moved to Amazon Studios to handle PR for its original series offerings.

Ammer Stars in Paramount’s PR

Mon, Jan. 29, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Mia AmnerParamount Pictures has named Mia Ammer VP-corporate communications, responsible for film, TV publicity initiatives and day-to-day corporate PR.