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Last Updated: Tue., Oct. 6, 2026 @ 5:16 pm

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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.

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.

PR Firm News: Real Chemistry Launches MaestroHCP

Thu, Oct. 1, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Real ChemistryReal Chemistry launches MaestroHCP, which is designed to help pharmaceutical marketers plan, activate and measure HCP engagement with more speed, precision and control... Laughlin Constable Public Relations receives a Skyline Award from PRSA... 1Milk2Sugars, which has offices in New York, Toronto and Montréal, is expanding its influencer marketing offering with the establishment of a dedicated U.S.-based influencer team.

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.

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.

Accounts in Transit: Red Lorry Yellow Lorry Picks Up Flowable

Thu, Sep. 24, 2026

By Steve Barnes

FlowableRed Lorry Yellow Lorry is named PR AOR in the U.S., UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland for Flowable, developer of the Agentic Case Platform, which helps regulated organizations orchestrate AI agents while keeping humans in the loop... Moore is selected as brand AOR for the Alzheimer's Association... PhillComm Global, which specializes in emerging industries and new categories, is named AOR for AIGNCI, HIFI and Hypercall.

PR Firm News: Pansky Launches Sandbox Communications

Tue, Sep. 22, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Scott PanskySandbox Communications, a consultancy that works to help nonprofits strengthen donor relationships and expand their networks is launched by Allison Worldwide founding partner Scott Pansky... FINN Partners releases “The Next Frontier in Brain Health,” an eBook exploring how global advances in science can reach people through better care, communication and attention to brain health... Tunheim and its creative partner CCF have earned two Northern Lights Awards from the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators and received three Gold Awards from the Healthcare Advertising Awards for the “Easier Said Than Done” tobacco cessation campaign.

PR Firm News: Knicks' Brunson Launches Thirty Third Management

Mon, Sep. 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jalen BrunsonThirty Third Management Group, a family-owned brand advisory firm, is launched by New York Knicks point guard and NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson... Allison Worldwide launches Allison Worldwide Health Group, an integrated health communications offering... Susan Davis International founder and chairman Susan Ann Davis is awarded an honorary doctorate by Ulster University, a public research university in Northern Ireland.

Doctors Take Hit Due to Information Overload

Wed, Sep. 16, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Edelman CoverIn a healthcare environment suffering from what often seems like too much information, doctors have become just one item on a menu of patient choices—and not always the most significant one, according to a new study from Edelman and the Yale School of Public Health.

On the Move: Target Snags Hilton's Weinstein

Wed, Sep. 16, 2026

By Steve Barnes

WeinsteinTarget appoints Mark Weinstein as chief marketing and guest experience officer... Deerfield Group, which works with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, health tech and consumer health companies, appoints Brian Rocks as CFO and Shelby Rauen as head of strategy... Hailstone Strategies, a PR and strategic communications firm for labor unions and workers’ rights organizations, hires LaToya Smith and Andrew Baker as VPs.

PR Firm News: CashmanKatz Launches CK Health

Tue, Sep. 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

CashmanKatzCashmanKatz launches CK Health, a healthcare marketing specialty... Mission North introduces its Physical Industries practice, which will focus on physical AI applications across four verticals: commerce, manufacturing, mobility, and aerospace and defense... Muck Rack, an AI communications platform, announces a new feature designed to help communications leaders identify timely opportunities to shape relevant news conversations while they are still developing.

Finn to Handle AD/PD Conference

Mon, Sep. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ADPDFinn Partners will promote the Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases and Related Disorders (AD/PD) international conference slated March 16-20 in Barcelona and online as a hybrid event.

On the Move: Inizio Names Ó Gógáin Chief People Officer

Thu, Sep. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

iisin Ó GógáinInizio, which works with clients in the health and life sciences sectors, appoints Oisín Ó Gógáin as chief people officer... The Boston Beer Company names Allison Stransky CMO, effective Oct. 12. Stransky was previuosly VP and CMO at Samsung Electronics America... Newark Regional Business Partnership and its 501(c)(3) affiliate, the Renaissance Newark Foundation, bring on Kim Lewis-Collins as VP, marketing and business development, a newly created role.

On the Move: Accenture Names Chalwin CMO

Tue, Sep. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Emma ChalwinAccenture brings on Emma Chalwin as CMO, effective Oct. 1. Chalwin joins Accenture from Workday, where she also served as CMO, with responsibility for building the brand and driving customer demand in markets around the world... The Vitamin Shoppe appoints Kimberley Gardiner EVP, chief marketing and growth officer. She joins from Tractor Supply Company... Fluent, a provider of commerce media solutions, names Jeanniey Walden as CMO.

On the Move: Bospar Hires Tech Reporter Olenick

Thu, Sep. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Doug OlenickBospar hires veteran technology, cybersecurity and healthcare sector journalist and content creator Doug Olenick as tech and healthcare content director... The Huntington National Bank appoints Ameesh Vakharia as EVP and chief marketing and digital products officer, a newly created role... SDA International, a Honolulu-based strategic communications firm, promotes Cassie Kim to SVP.

Sturchio Takes Health Policy Post at Finn

Wed, Sep. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Jeffrey SturchioJeffrey Sturchio is joining Finn Partners’ health policy and impact group as senior advisor to counsel clients on the issues shaping global health and innovation access.