O'Dwyer's Nov. '26 Technology PR & AI Issue'

Public Relations News & PR Firms Coverage

Latest PR firm news, commentary & professional development.

Last Updated: Thu., Oct. 15, 2026 @ 5:04 pm

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On the Move: Pinterest Names Snap's Henderson CCO

Thu, Jul. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Julie HendersonPinterest recruits Snap chief communications officer Julie Henderson to serve as its VP and CCO, effective July 13... Inspire Brands brings on Scott Nelson as CMO for its Buffalo Wild Wings unit... Instacart brings in Erin Maslan as VP of global communications. Maslan was most recently VP of external communications at DoorDash.

PR Firm News: Yes& Acquires Modo Modo

Mon, Jun. 29, 2026

By Steve Barnes

YesYes& acquires Modo Modo, a B2B-focused agency that works with clients across the healthcare, fintech, manufacturing, energy and technology sectors... Sprout Social launches its Snapchat publishing integration unit, which enables brands to plan, schedule and automatically publish Stories and Spotlights directly to Snapchat from Sprout’s platform... SeedX, an LA-based digital firm, launches an offering tailored to the operating environment of B2B fintech brands.

SETA Collects Comms Qualifications

Thu, Jun. 18, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

SETAThe Sacramento Employment and Training Agency is collecting the qualifications of firms interested in providing communication, outreach and multimedia services to the organization.

VA's Montgomery Co. Wants Brand 'Refresh'

Tue, Jun. 16, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Montgomery CountyMontgomery County’s Destination Marketing Organization wants to hire a firm for a brand and identity refresh so it can better promote itself to leisure travelers, meeting planners, sporting events and group tour audiences.

Everything-PR Publishes First AI Communications 100

Fri, Jun. 12, 2026

By Ronn Torossian

Ronn TorossianThe inaugural list maps the figures — most of whom are not in the PR profession — whose decisions now influence whether the work the profession produces gets surfaced when AI engines answer questions about a category.

Accenture Makes Splash in Creator Economy

Mon, Jun. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WhalarAccenture has acquired Whalar, which had billed itself as the “world’s leading independent creator and social agency,” from Whalar Group.

University of Akron Wants to Boost Profile

Tue, May 26, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AkronThe University of Akron is searching for a marketing shop to increase awareness of one of the top-ranked public colleges in in the Midwest throughout northeastern Ohio and beyond.

Weber Shandwick's Aglar Moves to MWW

Wed, May 20, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Dave AglarDave Aglar, who was most recently integrated media lead for North America at Weber Shandwick, is moving to MikeWorldWide, where he will be chief integrated media & innovation officer.

Darien School District Searches for PR Firm

Tue, May 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DarienDarien Public Schools is looking for a firm to develop and implement a comprehensive communications program aligned with the district’s goal.

PR Firm News: Moburst Receives $11.8M Investment

Tue, May 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MoburstMoburst, which develops digital marketing and AI-powered solutions for its clients, receives an $11.8M investment from private investment firm Chrysalis Holdings, LLC... BoardroomPR launches its Answer Engine Optimization service which is designed to help businesses strengthen visibility and authority... Matter ups its focus on strategic video production services.

The End of the Gatekeepers

Mon, May 18, 2026

By Ronn Torossian

Ronn TorossianThe traditional press had already lost much of its status as a gatekeeper of information before AI came on the scene—and now its position is even more tenuous. In this brave new world, brands and communicators increasingly need to tell their own stories.

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.

NYS Wants to Lure British Travelers

Thu, May 7, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DevelopmentThe New York State Department of Economic Development is looking to hire a travel and tourism representative in the UK.

Building the CEO/Corporate Comms Relationship Early

Wed, May 6, 2026

By Andy Tannen

Andy TannenThe “waiting period” that was once set aside for CEOs to develop their strategies before facing media scrutiny may be better used for corporate comms leaders get to know their CEO and what his or her short-term priorities will be.