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With a little more than two months to go until Election Day, President Trump heralds a decisive lead in earned and paid media coverage over Democratic nominee Joe Biden, according to a recent survey. (2 reader comments)
Former Florida Congressman Jeff Miller leads Mercury's effort to pitch Manhattan's Omnia Group's housing options for homeless veterans. (1 reader comment)
Joe Biden's rollout of Kamala Harris as his choice for VP could have gone a number of ways. In the midst of a global pandemic and economic meltdown, it was well-executed, well-timed and well-received. (1 reader comment)
Robert Hood, assistant secretary for legislative affairs at the Dept. of Defense, has moved to Hyundai Motor Co. to lead its federal and state government affairs efforts. (1 reader comment)
Robert Zirkelbach, executive VP-PA at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, has moved to ExxonMobil as head of global issues and advocacy.
A group of former staffers on Andrew Yang's campaign for president has formed United Public Affairs, which will immediately offer remote communications and digital communications during the COVID-19 crisis.
Fenton Consulting has launched a billboard PSA campaign, urging motorists to get off the road and stay home in the national effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Liz Halloran, deputy communications director at the Human Rights Campaign, has joined Cornerstone Public Affairs.
Jed Dearborn, who was senior counsel on the Senate's energy and natural resources committee, is now at Cassidy & Associates, the DC-based public affairs powerhouse.
Communications teams are emerging as key players as companies work to deal with the effects of COVID-19, according to a new study from Peppercomm and the Institute for Public Relations.
Conservative firm Shirley McVicker Public Affairs is providing media support to a pro-life group in light of a landmark Supreme Court case involving the constitutionality of a Louisiana anti-abortion law.
“We are just covering what’s in front of us and the voters are going to do what they’re going to do with it.” Maggie Haberman of the New York Times told the packed crowd of students at Georgetown's Copley Formal Lounge Feb. 26.
Dave Samson, general manager of public affairs at Chevron, will join Edelman as global corporate affairs vice-chair on May 1. It's a new post.
Jennifer Cunningham, one of the most powerful women in New York politics, is exiting SKDKnickerbocker in March to travel and explore new challenges.
Geraint Evans, who was an advisor to now UK prime minister Boris Johnson, has joined Hill+Knowlton Strategies as strategy director of public affairs in London.
Avery Boggs has joined the government affairs team at Charter Communications, where she’s been named group vice president, policy communications.
Former Florida Republican Congressman Jeff Miller has joined Omnicom’s Mercury PA unit as co-chairman.
Former California Senator Barbara Boxer has joined Omnicom's Mercury public affairs unit in Los Angeles as co-chair. She is Mercury's first female co-chair.
KayAnn Schoeneman, Ketchum senior VP, PA director and DC marketplace leader, has joined Curley Co. as senior VP and corporate/PA director.
James Davis, who formerly ran a communications agency for the Koch Network, has launched his own practice, Touchdown Strategies, LLC. (1 reader comment)
Twitter’s recent decision to ban political advertising has left many companies, trade associations and advocacy groups wondering how the move will impact their ability to connect with stakeholders. (1 reader comment)
Zoe Thorogood, who exited APCO Worldwide’s Washington office in March 2018 to become chief of staff & director of external communications of UK’s Conservative Party, will return to the PA firm on Oct 23.
Margaret Peterlin, who was chief of staff to former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, is leaving her AT&T senior VP-global external & public affairs at the end of the year.
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