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Last Updated: Fri., Sep. 4, 2026 @ 2:45 pm

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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.

On the Move: Padilla Ups Blake, Fox to Health Co-Heads

Tue, Aug. 25, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PadillaPadilla promotes Kim Blake and Sarah Fox to co-leads of its health sector and names Peter Vigliarolo senior lead, public affairs + communications... Method Communications brings on Axicom EVP, intelligence Shannon Lawler as EVP of measurement, analytics & research... ConnectWise, a software and services company, appoints Craig Rones as chief marketing officer.

On the Move: Palantir's Glauber Joins Knox Systems

Fri, Aug. 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Melissa GlaubnerKnox Systems, a federal AI-managed cloud provider, brings on Melissa Glauber, who led marketing for Palantir's defense business, as VP of marketing and communications... Waterhouse Brands appoints Allison Myers as group director and Allie Nicodemo as account director... Cure Alzheimer's Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to funding the most promising research on Alzheimer's disease, names Stephanie Wasco EVP of marketing and communications.

Publicis Health's Muller Takes CEO Post at Lucid Group

Thu, Aug. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Eric MullerEric Muller, who was most recently group president and chief operating officer at Publicis Health, moves to healthcare communications and commercialization firm Lucid Group as CEO.

On the Move: Edelman's Hedquist to Lead PA at Inizio Evoke

Thu, Aug. 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Christopher HedquistInizio Evoke appoints Christopher Hedquist as EVP, U.S. policy & public affairs. Hedquist joins Inizio Evoke from Edelman... Nooks, a revenue agent platform, hires Loreal Lynch as CMO... Hello PR Group, which works with architecture, design and product clients, brings on Alina Heim as VP of digital, a newly created position... CAMBA, a New York City nonprofit serving more than 70,000 New Yorkers annually through housing, health, education and economic mobility programs, names Samantha Conlan chief development and communications officer.

Accounts in Transit: LDPR Checks In at San Sonnea

Wed, Aug. 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SanSonneaLDPR has been appointed the agency of record for SAN SONNEA, an Italian luxury hospitality collection... Akimbo Communications is named agency of record for Ridge Merino, a California-based Merino wool apparel brand... anat. is named public relations agency of record for Primary Care Development Corporation, which works to expand patient access to primary care.

Denver Health Wants Firm for Anti-Smoking Push

Mon, Aug. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Denver HealthDenver Health is looking for a Colorado-based agency to provide strategic communications and media buying services for a push to reduce secondhand smoke and vape aerosol exposure among young children in the Denver metro area.

On the Move: Finn Names Flach Partner

Fri, Aug. 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Ernst FLachFINN Partners appoints Ernst Flach as partner in its global travel practice. Flach was most recently VP, destination marketing at MMGY Wagstaff... Faeth Therapeutics, an Austin, TX-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on improving outcomes for cancer patients, names Matt Biegler as SVP, investor relations... Public Communications Inc. promotes Matt Sobczak and Joash Mencias to VP.

On the Move: Diven Joins CURA Strategies as SVP

Tue, Aug. 4, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Christine DivenCURA Strategies, an integrated healthcare communications and public affairs consulting firm, brings on Christine Diven as SVP, life sciences and nutrition... The National Association of Government Communicators names Rebekah Mena president-elect for a two-year term... Conagra Brands appoints Amy Held as EVP and chief administrative officer, overseeing human resources and corporate communications in addition to serving as chief of staff.

VA Cannabis Control Unit Seeks PR

Mon, Aug. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

CannabisThe Virginia Cannabis Control Authority seeks proposals to develop and implement a statewide public education campaign.

PR Firm News: CGLife Combines with The Considered+AI

Tue, Jul. 28, 2026

By Steve Barnes

CGLIfeCGLife, a pharma agency focused on clients who are bringing therapies for rare, specialty and hard-to-treat diseases to market, combines with AI-native agency The Considered+AI... PRSA-NY announces the shortlist for the 2026 Big Apple Awards... The Agency East Public Relations, a Fort Lauderdale–based shop that works exclusively with women business owners in the early growth stage, is expanding its practice to help women business owners get found and cited by AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Perplexity, and Claude.

On the Move: Reputation Partners Recruits Sinclair's Pavlick

Tue, Jul. 28, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Keegan PavlikReputation Partners appoints Keegan Pavlik as VP of AI integration & strategy, a newly created role... TrailRunner International brings on Liz Baker as a director, based in New York... VOX Global recruits Sydney Ringer, who was most recently VP, health at Edelman, as VP in its healthcare practice.

PR Firm News: Havas Acquires Holland's SportVibes

Thu, Jul. 23, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SportVibesHavas acquires SportVibes, a Dutch sports marketing agency focused on brand activation, sponsorship rights and IP, communication, events, ticketing and hospitality... The Story Mob, which helps teams, tournament organizers, players and publishers tell their stories, unveils a new brand identity and launches Play Makers, a strategic consultancy arm designed to help brands, rights holders and leadership teams understand, navigate and grow within player culture... Signal Group launches Signal Health.

On the Move: DGA Adds Williams, Howard in London

Thu, Jul. 23, 2026

By Steve Barnes

DGADGA Group appoints Hannah Williams and Nigel Howard as senior advisors based in London... Gagen MacDonald, an APCO company, names Tirzah VanDamme as senior director on its AI & digital transformation team. VanDamme joins Gagen MacDonald from Microsoft... OptimizeRx Corp., a provider of healthcare technology solutions, appoints Sarah Bast as CMO. Bast joins the company from Publicis Health Media.

HealthImpact Wants Marcom Plan

Wed, Jul. 22, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

HealthImpactHealthImpact, which is California’s nursing workforce & policy center, wants to hire a firm to develop a three-year PR, marketing and communications service program.