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Last Updated: Thu., Mar. 12, 2026 @ 10:07 am

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Maple Shade (NJ) Seeks Marketing Help

Wed, Mar. 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Maple ShadeMaple Shade Township, which is located in South Jersey's Burlington County, is seeking proposals and resumes for a marketing and social media consultant to work on an as-needed basis.

PR Firm News: Public Inc. Acquires Rocket Social Impact

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PublicPublic Inc., a social impact agency based in Toronto and New York, acquires Rocket Social Impact, an advisory firm that works with nonprofit and corporate social impact organizations... Ruder Finn launches “What’s Next: The Ruder Finn Podcast,” a new platform hosted by CEO Kathy Bloomgarden... Crowe PR joins United Partners Network, a network of independent PR agencies with members across more than 65 markets worldwide.

How Brands Can Stay Visible in the Age of AI

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Josh Moed

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Sarah Evans, Partner and Head of PR, Zen Media
From prompts to purchases, AI is shaping consumer behavior. Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, and Sarah Evans, Partner and Head of PR at Zen Media, reveal how PR pros can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.

PR Firm News: Ruder Finn Launches rf.Voices

Mon, Mar. 9, 2026

By Steve Barnes

RFvoicesRuder Finn launches rf.Voices, an integrated influence offering that brings together AI-powered influencer marketing, customer advocacy and paid amplification under one measurable framework... The Pollack Group is accepting applications through March 31 for The Big Red Grant, a $40,000 pro bono strategic PR and marketing engagement program awarded to a nonprofit organization ready for growth... D S Simon Media releases a report that says almost seven in ten producers (68 percent) are more interested in airing a story when they know it has been optimized for AI.

WI State Fair Shops for Marcomms Help

Mon, Mar. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WisconsinThe Wisconsin State Fair, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary on opening day August 6, is looking for a firm to handle brand strategy, marketing and advertising.

PR Firm News: KITH Gets New Owner

Fri, Feb. 27, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Stephanie CraigKITH, which provides corporate reputation and crisis preparation services, is now owned by CEO Stephanie Craig, who has been with the firm since 2021... The Marketing Cloud, a part of Stagwell, introduces several expansions to Agent Cloud, the platform it launched in October 2025 to simplify access to its AI tools and marketing assistants.... Notified launches its AI Press Release Optimizer.

PR Firm News: Avenue Z Acquires Varfaj

Tue, Feb. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

VartajAvenue Z acquires Shopify development and optimization partner Varfaj... Lexient, an AI-powered risk analysis platform for corporate communications, launches following a successful pilot program... PMG, an independent marketing services and tech company, is opening offices in Mexico City and Toronto... Designsensory, a Knoxville, TN-based branding, digital and creative agency, forms a strategic integration with Ackermann Marketing & PR.

Motion Acquires AKA Media Partners

Fri, Feb. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

AKAMotion, a Chicago-based brand growth agency, acquires video-forward marketing and communications firm AKA Media Partners, which has been in business since 1998.

PSAs Offer Great Value When Designed for Public Good

Thu, Oct. 16, 2025

By Christine O'Dwyer

Laura PairWhen executed properly, PSAs have unique staying power and register with the viewer on a much different level than mere ads trying to sell something, explained 4media group chief client officer Laura Pair at the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C.

Potential of Productized PR Services

Fri, Nov. 15, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

O'Dwyer's webinarJoin Shauna Nuckles of Advocation and Tony Cheevers of Researchscape as they discuss the potential of productized PR services during an O'Dwyer's recorded webinar. Discover insider strategies and real-world examples of productized service offerings.

Showcase Your Company in the 2023 O'Dwyer's PR Buyer's Guide

Fri, Nov. 18, 2022

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's PR Buyer's Guide

If you’re a company that offers the products and services that busy PR pros need, The O’Dwyer’s 2023 PR Buyer’s Guide offers a quick and easy way to grow your customer base.

Deadline extended to Mon., Nov. 28

Cision Acquires Brandwatch

Fri, Feb. 26, 2021

By Jon Gingerich

CisionMarketing software giant Cision has entered into a $450M agreement to acquire Brighton, UK-based digital consumer intelligence company Brandwatch.

Preparing CEOs for Home TV Interviews

Wed, Apr. 15, 2020

By Doug Simon

Douglas SimonTips for how company leaders can look and sound their best while conducting interviews from home environments during the COVID-19 pandemic.