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Last Updated: Fri., Sep. 11, 2026 @ 4:35 pm

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TX Vet Commission Calls for Digital Outreach

Fri, May 29, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TexasVetsThe Texas Veterans Commission is searching for a digital marketing shop to further its mission of providing superior service designed to improve the quality of lives for veterans, their families and survivors.

On the Move: Virtana Names Raskin CMO

Thu, May 28, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Daniel RaskinVirtana names Daniel Raskin CMO. Most recently, Raskin co-founded Mperativ, a venture-backed company that applied agentic AI to go-to-market data and marketing attribution... Real Chemistry appoints Frank Clyburn and Christopher Fikry, M.D. as non-executive board members.. Aircover Communications, which supported the launch of Anthropic and partners with companies across AI, enterprise technology and cybersecurity, brings on Kat Aronofsky as senior director, Sean McLean as account director, and Kayla Hevey as senior counselor.

Swoop Gets Nimble

Tue, May 26, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

SwoopSwoop, healthcare marketing firm majority owned by New Mountain Capital, acquires Nimble, prescription management platform.

Awards: Crosby Marketing Comms Wins 8 Telly Awards

Tue, May 26, 2026

By Steve Barnes

CrosbyCrosby Marketing Communications won eight Telly Awards, which were announced on May 19. The awards, which cover video and television across all screens, were chosen from nearly 14,000 entries submitted by creators, brands and production companies spanning 55 countries... French/​West/​Vaughan was recognized at the Telly Awards for its work on Pendleton Whisky’s “Palette of the West” video series... Yulu Public Relations has received a Gold Davos Communications Award from the World Communications Forum Association for its collaboration with Audible on the Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle.

Palladium Int'l Needs Editorial Support

Fri, May 22, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

PalladiumPalladium International, which works to make a positive impact in people's lives in more than 90 countries, seeks editorial support for its global health initiatives.

On the Move: CG Life Names Douaihy Creative Chief

Tue, May 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

https://www.odwyerpr.com/site_images/20260519114722_051926CocoDouaihy.webpCG Life, a specialized pharma agency, appoints Collette “Coco” Douaihy as chief creative officer. Most recently, Douaihy was global CCO, health at Dentsu International... Rational 360 brings on Alex Rosenwald as VP of conservative media relations and earned media... H2O America, which provides water service to over 1.6M people, appoints Michael Ambrozewicz as VP communications.

On the Move: Unlock Health Recruits Walsh for CEO Slot

Fri, May 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Greg WalshUnlock Health names Greg Walsh CEO. He joins the agency from Havas Media Network... The US Consumer Product Safety Commission appoints Steve Roney as director of the office of communications... Madison Capital Group, a Charlotte real estate investment and operating company, brings on Lacy Bradford as CMO.

PR Firm News: Supreme Group Unveils Supreme Intelligence FDE+

Thu, May 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Supreme GroupSupreme Group launches Supreme Intelligence FDE+ (Forward Deployed Expert), a service model that embeds AI-native domain experts directly inside client organizations to architect and build custom AI solutions... LaVoie Strategic Communications Group announced that the federal trademark registrations for its LHS Immersion and LHS Fifteen-Slide Presentation have been renewed... Sprout Social introduces an AI-powered social intelligence platform designed to help organizations operationalize real-time, unfiltered market conversations at scale.

Accounts in Transit: Rosen Group Picks Up Kustom Entertainment

Thu, May 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

KUstomRosen Group to bolster media visibility of Kustom Entertainment, a live event production and ticketing technology company... LDPR lands AOR duties for Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences, a Caribbean resort set along the shores of Labrelotte Bay in St. Lucia... Vitamin, a Baltimore-based shop, picks up The Mood Center, a mental health practice specializing in neurotherapy treatments for depression and related conditions.

On the Move: Orchestra Brings On Biden Vets

Wed, May 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

OrchestraOrchestra adds Andrew Bates and Kristen Orthman to its advisory practice. Both of them worked in the Biden administration... DeepIntent, a healthcare demand-side platform, appoints Ian Colley as CMO... Fanatics Commerce, a direct-to-consumer platform within sports apparel and fan gear company Fanatics, names Jamie Gersch CMO... Cboe Global Markets, a global markets operator and pioneer in equity derivatives, hires Julie Bauer as SVP, head of government relations.

ICR Names Real Chemistry’s Weiss to Board

Mon, May 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

JIm WeissJim Weiss, founder & chairman of Real Chemistry, has joined the board of ICR Inc. as it steps up its healthcare capital markets offering.

Weber Shandwick's Yoder Moves to Ruder Finn

Mon, May 11, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Kelly YoderRuder Finn has hired Kelly Yoder, who spent a dozen years at Weber Shandwick rising to North America health lead, as managing director, global head of health & life sciences.

PR Firm News: LaVoie Launches Integrated Platform, Revamped Site

Thu, May 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

LaVoieLaVoie Strategic Communications Group launches an integrated market platform and redesigned website meant to reflect the agency’s evolving role advising healthcare, life sciences and government organizations... Highwire publishes “Passing the Torch: A Framework for CEO Transition Communication for Professional Services Businesses"... Auris, a communications lab backed by a strategic investment from Helios & Partners, launches.

On the Move: Six Flags Hires Carnival Cruise Vet

Thu, May 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Amy Martin ZiegenfussSix Flags Entertainment Corporation hires Amy Martin Ziegenfuss as CMO, effective June 3. Ziegenfuss was most recently CMO at Carnival Cruise Line... Narrative Strategies brings on Hanna Beckman and Rich Casale as senior directors... Grayling has appointed Maury Postal as EVP, creative strategy and innovation services... HMH (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), an educational publisher and technology company focused on K–12 education, assessments and professional learning, names Jessica Naeve CMO.

On the Move: Blue Highway Advisory Adds Legare, Huxley

Tue, May 5, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Blue HighwayBlue Highway Advisory enlists Rob Legare as senior litigation communications advisor and Sam Huxley to oversee digital reputation management, open-source Intelligence, risk monitoring and digital public affairs... Sachs Media promotes Amy Climenhage and Kelly Corder to VP... Georgia-Pacific ups John Mulcahy to SVP of communications, public affairs and stewardship. Mulcahy, who has been with the company for more than 30 years, was most recently VP of stewardship.

On the Move: Koors to Head J&J Investor Relations

Fri, May 1, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Ryan KoorsJohnson & Johnson names Ryan Koors VP, investor relations, effective May 7... Boehringer Ingelheim brings on Christie Bloomquist as SVP, corporate affairs for its US human pharma business... J.Jill, a women’s clothing retailer, appoints Kimberly Wallengren as SVP, chief marketing officer.

On the Move: Rubenstein PR Appoints Jordan VP-CorpComms

Thu, Apr. 30, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Patrick JordanRubenstein Public Relations brings on Patrick Jordan as VP of corporate communications... CareWell Health Medical Center, an acute care hospital serving New Jersey, names Assad Akhter VP of public affairs... Think Shift, a Winnipeg agency that works with agricultural brands, hires Charlie Fiordalis, who played a key role in launching Hulu, as CEO.

Sachs Media Takes on Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund

Wed, Apr. 29, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Tobacco FreeSachs Media has signed on to represent the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund to advocate for public policies proven to reduce tobacco use, which is the No. 1 cause of preventable deaths in the US and the rest of the world.