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Last Updated: Mon., Jun. 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

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PR Firm News: Kloss Creatives Rebrands as KALET

Mon, Jun. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

KALETKloss Creatives, which works with consumer packaged goods and wellness brands, rebrands to KALET... Everything Branding, which operates from offices in San Diego and Michigan, acquires Darlington Marketing Co... Onfolio Holdings launches SharePulse, an investor relations analytics and engagement platform, and Parlance, a managed communications service.

Accounts in Transit: Thundery Wins Bojangles

Tue, Jun. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BojanglesThunderly, a Dallas-based franchise marketing agency, picks up Bojangles, a Southern restaurant brand known for its bold flavors and loyal following... Warschawski adds AOL duties for Gas Monkey Garage, an automotive brand offering custom vehicle builds, classic car restorations and high-performance muscle cars... JAM Collective wins Roark, a company that produces travel and lifestyle gear.

Accounts in Transit: Babbit Bodner Lands Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

Mon, Jun. 1, 2026

By Steve Barnes

WAlkOnsBabbit Bodner picks up Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, a restaurant and sports bar with more than 70 locations across the country... Publicity for Good lands America’s Christian Credit Union, a faith-based financial institution serving more than 150,000 members nationwide... LDPR, a travel and lifestyle PR firm, is AOR for The Royal Sonesta Boston.

DPWPR Backs Fertitta’s Deal for Caesars

Thu, May 28, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

CaesarsHouston’s Dancie Perugini Ware PR represents Fertitta Entertainment as it takes Caesars Entertainment private in a $17.6B cash deal.

On the Move; ROKK Solutions Ups Werden, Sundermann 

Fri, May 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

ROKKROKK Solutions promotes Mary Werden to SVP and Mickey Sundermann to VP... Marino, a New York-based firm with offices in Los Angeles and Miami, promotes Tom Corsillo and Nicholas Derasmo to EVP... Smashburger, a fast-casual restaurant company, names Kate Savelli as CMO.

Accounts in Transit: Ilex Content Strategies Picks Up Contrivian

Fri, May 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

ContrivianIlex Content Strategies collects Contrivian, a tech company providing intelligent mission-critical connectivity... Astonish Media Group comes on board as agency of record for Sioux Honey Association Co-op, the nation’s only beekeeper-owned honey cooperative... Prism PR signs on to work with CareScout, a Genworth Financial unit... RG2 Communications lands Jacobsen Studio, an architecture studio recognized for its site-specific approach to contemporary design.

Accounts in Transit: Day One Agency Scoops Up Häagen-Dazs

Wed, Apr. 29, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Haagen DazsDay One Agency is named U.S. consumer PR and influencer agency for Häagen-Dazs... Jack Taylor picks up PR duties for Cumulus Coffee, a premium cold brew coffee brand... Junipr Public Relations wins Tree House Humane Society, which works to enhance the lives of companion animals... Feintuch Communications lands Park Place Technologies, IT infrastructure management outfit, as it partners with pro pickleball star Genie Bouchard on a TV and streaming commercial and social media series.

Accounts in Transit: Jack Taylor Signs Superfeet

Wed, Apr. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SuperfeetJack Taylor signs Superfeet, an insoles and underfoot products brand focused on helping people move more confidently, comfortably and effectively... Hemsworth adds Memphis-based culinary personality Chef Phillip Dewayne to its roster... Brookline Public Relations is hired by Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation to support the announcement that the World Cup of Hockey 2028 will be hosted in both Calgary and Edmonton.

Accounts in Transit: Firecracker PR Signs Up Liner AI

Thu, Apr. 16, 2026

By Steve Barnes

LinerFirecracker PR is selected as official agency of record for Liner AI, an evidence-first AI research platform... Spoken Voice PR is engaged to lead public relations and communications strategy for San Francisco-based technology company nubrain... Sparq Designs is named official preferred marketing partner for Content Recovery Specialists, a contents restoration franchise... Moxie Communications Group is named agency of record for Gimme Seaweed, which makes organic, roasted seaweed snacks.

On the Move: Dairy Foods Group Hires FH's McClain

Wed, Apr. 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Maggie McClainThe International Dairy Foods Association brings on FleishmanHillard SVP, brand impact Maggie McClain as VP, communications, effective April 20... Bryson Gillette brings on Jade Floyd as SVP. Floyd joins Bryson Gillette from Global Strategy Group, where she served as EVP... Curious Plot, a Minneapolis-based firm that focuses on food, agriculture and companion animal care clients, promotes Mitch Van Kampen to CEO, effective May 1.

Accounts in Transit: Praytell PIcks Up Sustainable Brand If You Care

Tue, Apr. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

If You CarePraytell is appointed integrated communications agency of record for If You Care, a sustainable household products brand... Scout Lab is named agency of record for the National Eating Disorder Association... P-22 Agency signs on as public relations agency of record for Cachasol, a small-batch tequila and coastal farm distillery experience in Sayulita, Mexico.

Accounts in Transit: Emblem PR Picks Up LAIE Vermouth

Tue, Apr. 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

LAIEEmblem Public Relations comes on board as agency of record for LAIE Vermouth, a craft sipping vermouth... AMP3 Public Relations picks up AOR duties for Dr. Scholl’s Shoes... KNB Communications, a healthcare marketing and PR agency, is engaged to elevate awareness around the launch of Novare.

On the Move: Impact PR & Communications Ups Delia

Wed, Apr. 1, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Kristin DeliaImpact PR & Communications promotes Kristin Delia to SVP... Fastly, a global edge cloud platform, appoints Joan Jenkins as CMO... The Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee appoints former Kennedy Center director of marketing Steven Dawson as VP of marketing and communications.

Edelman Smithfield, Foxcroft Work Sysco's $29B Deal

Mon, Mar. 30, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

SyscoEdelman Smithfield handles Sysco as the world's largest food-away-from-home distributor acquires Foxcroft Strategy Group client Jetro Restaurant Depot, which serves delis and mom & pop shops, in a deal valued at $29B.

On the Move: Russell Investments Hires Edelman's Ciompi

Mon, Mar. 30, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Chris CiompiRussell Investments appoints former Edelman EVP, investor services Chris Ciompi as CMO... VENU Holding Corporation, an owner, operator and developer of live entertainment destinations, brings on Sarah Rothschild as SVP of strategic finance and investor relations... Jack in the Box, which operates 2,125 restaurants across 22 states and is part of the YUM! Brands portfolio, names Katelyn Zborowski as CMO.