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Last Updated: Thu., Jun. 11, 2026 @ 5:26 pm

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Précis AI Debuts Willard 'Lobbying' Tool

Thu, Jun. 11, 2026

By John O'Dwyer

David FuscusThe new software builds upon Précis AI's existing offering for PR pros developed by Xenophon Strategies & Précis AI CEO David Fuscus, and is tailored specifically for policy and legislative work.

Odesa, America 250, and the Enduring Power of a Story

Wed, Jun. 10, 2026

By Davis Richardson

Davis RichardsonThe principles of liberty, self-government and individual rights are often discussed as matters of history. Last week in Odesa, Ukraine, I was reminded they are also very much matters of the present.

Awards: Avoq Wins National Gold ADDY

Wed, Jun. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PBSAvoq received a National Gold ADDY in Branded Content & Entertainment for Online/Interactive, at the American Advertising Federation’s 2026 ADMERICA Conference on May 29... LaVoie Strategic Communications Group takes home Bronze Bell Ringer Award in the Government/Public Affairs category from the Publicity Club of New England... Crosby Marketing Communications presents its 2026 Crosby Marketing & Media Studies Scholarship to Deniela Penate, who recently graduated from Old Mill High School in Millersville, MD... BoardroomPR is named to the South Florida Business Journal’s list of the Top 25 Largest Women-Owned Businesses in South Florida.

Transparent, Sustained PR Needed to Power Nuke 'Renaissance'

Tue, Jun. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Three Mile IslandMomentum is building for nuclear power but public support is not guaranteed, according to a survey conducted by Ruder Finn... America First PR founder admits to assaulting a woman in a London tube station... If they knew their presence would disrupt the lives of thousands of people, neither Barack Obama nor George W. Bush would have attended the NBA Finals. They were not narcissists-in-chief.

Houston City College Seeks Gov't Relations Help

Tue, Jun. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

HoustonHouston City College System is accepting qualifications from firms interested in providing government relations, legislative advisory, policy consulting and strategic advocacy services.

Gallagher Succeeds Mahoney at Mercury

Tue, Jun. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MercuryKieran Mahoney, who founded Mercury Public Affairs more than 27 years ago, has stepped down as CEO and assumed the executive chairman post.

Florida's London Global Reps Mexican State

Tue, Jun. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

London GlobalLondon Global Strategies is providing government relations and PR counsel to the economic development arm of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.

Bklyn Navy Yard Issues Gov't Relations RFP

Mon, Jun. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Navy YardThe Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp. is searching for a firm to handle government relations and legislative affairs activities.

Philly Seeks PR for Public Safety Office

Fri, Jun. 5, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

City of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia seeks a firm to provide content and communications services for its recently created Office of Public Safety.

Hogan Lovells Counsels Venezuela

Wed, Jun. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Hogan LovellsHogan Lovells has signed a $100K monthly pact to represent Venezuela’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, and its Washington embassy.

How Communication Became America's Greatest Source of Power

Wed, Jun. 3, 2026

By Richard Torrenzano

Richard TorrenzanoToday, a single social media post can move billions of dollars, influence elections and reshape public opinion within minutes. Long before America became a military or economic power, America became a messaging power.

Ukraine Ruins Putin's Party

Wed, Jun. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

UkraineUkraine struck PR gold as its launches drone attack on St. Petersburg oil depot ahead of 'Putin's Davos' designed to put a positive spin on Russia's economy that is reeling under the 'special military operation' that has cost the lives of more than 500K soldiers... Defense Secretary Hegseth ups war against reporters... Extremist government ministers marching in NYC Israel Day Parade further hurts the country's image.

On the Move: H/Advisors Appoints Davidson US CEO

Wed, Jun. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Carina DavidsonH/Advisors, which recently rebranded from H/Advisors Abernathy as part of a global rebrand at its parent company, Havas, names Carina Davidson as CEO of the firm in the U.S... Method Communications appoints Meghan Gardner as EVP, helping to lead the agency's work with enterprise technology companies... Moburst, a mobile-first digital marketing agency, hires Melissa Gruhin as VP of creative.

SKDK Lands Bluestein

Mon, Jun. 1, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Jen BluesteinJen Bluestein, who has more than 20 years experience working for advocacy and philanthropic groups, has joined SKDK as a principal.

Cuba Will Make or Break Rubio

Fri, May 29, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Marco RubioCuba will make or break Secretary of State Marco Rubio's bid for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination... Ballard Partners and BGR Group push for justice for the family of Robert Levinson, who was abducted and vanished in Iran 19 years ago... Robert Daley, the pistol-packing larger-than-life PR guy who was PA chief for the NYPD, dies at 96.

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.