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Last Updated: Thu., Jun. 11, 2026 @ 3:41 pm

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Amazon's Kierig Takes AAF Post

Fri, May 29, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Anne KierigAnne Kierig, who was senior manager of public policy at Amazon, has joined the American Advertising Federation as VP-government affairs. She takes over for Clark Rector, who is retiring after a 37-year run at AAF.

On the Move: FinregE Names Lyon CM&CO

Fri, May 29, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Paul LyonFinregE, a London-based AI-powered RegTech company, names Paul Lyon as chief marketing & communications officer... Toni Lee Communications appoints Belle Lenz as president. Lenz most recently served as SVP, head of global communications with IPG’s Mediahub... Uranium Energy Corp., which controls the largest uranium resource base and the most licensed production capacity in the United States, appoints Bradley Williams as VP of government affairs.

Grayslake (IL) Looks for Lobbying Support

Thu, May 28, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

GreyslakeGrayslake, a village of 22K in metropolitan Chicago, is looking to hire a firm to provide government relations and advocacy services on behalf of Route 120 improvement projects.

FTI Adds Czech Politico

Thu, May 28, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Ondrej KovarikFTI Consulting has hired Ondřej Kovařík, who was a member of the European Parliament, as a senior advisor in its strategic communications segment.

JD Sees the Light

Wed, May 27, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

JDVancePope Leo's encyclical on dangers of AI has JD Vance rethinking his justification for Trump's war with Iran... Software tools remove guardrails on Google, Meta AI models that aim to protect against biological war, child sex abuse, stealing credit card info, reports the Financial Times... US tech sector drops nearly 100K jobs during first four months of the year.

MTA Needs Outreach for 2nd Ave. Subway Extension

Wed, May 27, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MTAThe MTA Construction & Development Company is looking for a firm to conduct community outreach for Phase 2 of the extension of Manhattan's Second Ave. subway line.

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.

Honesty Is Not the Same as Transparency

Fri, May 22, 2026

By Paul Oestreicher

OestreicherHonesty is an ethical duty; openness is a matter of judgment. That distinction matters in politics, business and daily life. It is even more crucial in government, where leaders handle private, sensitive or consequential information.

On the Move; ROKK Solutions Ups Werden, Sundermann 

Fri, May 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

ROKKROKK Solutions promotes Mary Werden to SVP and Mickey Sundermann to VP... Marino, a New York-based firm with offices in Los Angeles and Miami, promotes Tom Corsillo and Nicholas Derasmo to EVP... Smashburger, a fast-casual restaurant company, names Kate Savelli as CMO.

On the Move: The Alpine Group Promotes Brown

Thu, May 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BArry BrownThe Alpine Group, which is based in DC, promotes Barry Brown to principal as part of the firm’s expansion to Dallas-Fort Worth... ChargePoint, which runs electric vehicle charging stations, appoints Jyothi Swaroop as chief marketing and growth officer... Bassett Furniture hires Clay Hanback as director of marketing. Hanback was most recently media, content and brand marketing leader at Wrangler....Seven Letter promotes nine staffers in its PA unit.

WSJ, NYT Agree that Trump's Slush Fund Reeks

Wed, May 20, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TrumpThe audacious autocrat who occupies the White House has achieved what was thought to be impossible. He has united the Hatfields and McCoys of the editorial world in opposition to his $1.776B slush fund... Sign of these sorry times: George Soros' Open Society Foundations plans to spend $300M to promote democracy and economic security in the US... PR play of the week goes to Steven Rosenbaum, author of “The Future of Truth."

Garage Band PR vs. Orchestra PR

Tue, May 19, 2026

By Ian Christopher McCaleb, Maria Stagliano

Ian Christopher McCaleb & Maria StaglianoSome clients benefit from working with Big PR, while others find a better match with boutique firms. Which type of PR firm is right for you?

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.

NYS Olympic Authority Builds Pool of PA, Crisis Firms

Mon, May 18, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

NewYorkStateThe New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority wants to create a pool of firms to provide public affairs, government relations and crisis communications services on an as-needed basis.

Channeling Richard Nixon

Thu, May 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Richard NixonRichard Nixon is remembered for his infamous "I am not a crook" statement. Donald Trump will be haunted by his "I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation” line... Nixon's trip to China changed the world. Trump's trip to China may also change the world, for the worse... Pity the president's PR team that denies reality to stay on the good side of their boss.

Ballard Adds Gunmaker Sturm, Ruger

Thu, May 14, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

RugerBallard Partners has signed on gunmaker Sturm, Ruger & Co to advocate on behalf of Second Amendment issues.