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Kekst CNC Works HHAeXchange's Sandata Deal

Mon, Oct. 7, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

SandataKekst CNC is handling HHAeXchange’s acquisition of Sandata Technologies, a deal that joins companies that develop homecare management software for providers, caregivers, managed care organizations and state Medicaid programs.

ZM Communications Reps Cerebras Systems

Thu, Oct. 3, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

CerebrasZM Communications represents Cerebras Systems as the Sunnyvale, CA-based company prepares a much-anticipated initial public offering.

Lifeway Foods Uses Longacre Sq. in Bid from Danone

Thu, Sep. 26, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

DanoneLifeway Foods is using Longacre Square Partners as it receives a non-solicited and non-binding takeover offer from the US arm of France’s Danone, the world’s No. 1 marketer of fresh dairy products.

C Street Drives Hoonigan’s Chapter 11

Wed, Sep. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

HooniganC Street Advisory Group handles Hoonigan as the marketer of auto enhancements and high-performance drivers’ gear declares Chapter 11.

7-Eleven Calls in Kekst CNC

Tue, Sep. 3, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Seven ElevenKekst CNC is providing media support for the Japanese owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, which has rejected a $39B takeover offer by the Canadian owner of its rival Circle K network. (Updated on 12/6)

Kekst CNC Works Aussie AG SPAC Deal

Thu, Aug. 29, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

AustraliaKekst CNC represents Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp. as it acquires Australian Food & Agriculture Co. in a SPAC deal valued at $510M.

Building Fintech Brands

Mon, Aug. 19, 2024

By Henry Feintuch

Henry FeintuchWhy press releases and media relations are table stakes.

Interview with DLPR's Richard Dukas

Fri, Aug. 16, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

Richard DukasRichard Dukas, founder and CEO of Dukas Linden PR, a financial services PR specialist headquartered in New York City, talked with O’Dwyer’s about life running an independent agency, tackling election-year obstacles, employing AI, and the post-COVID work environment.

Integrating PR with Government Affairs

Wed, Aug. 14, 2024

By Alex Goss

Alex GossWhen it comes to policymaking, financial services companies often utilize the services of government affairs specialists and lobbying firms, which can lead to mixed messaging and missed opportunities. What’s needed instead is a collaborative environment where PR and government affairs work together.

C Street Guides SunPower’s Chapter 11

Thu, Aug. 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

SunpowerC Street Advisory Group is providing strategic communications counsel to California’s SunPower Corp., which filed for Chapter 11 on August 5.

WPP Unloads FGS, Posts Q2 Revenues Dip

Wed, Aug. 7, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Mark REadWPP CEO Mark Read sells a 50.1 percent stake in FGS Global, which generated $465M in 2023 revenues, to KKR for $775M as his firm's Q2 sales dip 0.5 percent. (Updated)