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On the Move: USAA Hires Curtin of Sam's Club

Mon, Mar. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Chris CurtinUSAA, which provides insurance, banking and retirement solutions for members of the US and their families, names Chris Curtin as CMO... Hemlo Mining, a Canadian gold producer, appoints Jason Banducci as VP, corporate development & investor relations... rbb Communications promotes four senior executives to SVP.

OR's Lake Oswego Looks for StratComm Plan

Thu, Feb. 26, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Lake OswegoOregon’s Lake Oswego is seeking branding and communication services to increase public involvement, provide cohesive and effective communications, and build public trust.

Accounts in Transit: MKTG Sports Lands Agassi Sports Entertainment

Wed, Feb. 25, 2026

By Steve Barnes

AgassiMKTG Sports + Entertainment, part of dentsu, lands Agassi Sports Entertainment, a racquet sports-focused entertainment and innovation company co-founded by Andre Agassi... Hayden IR is engaged by Jones Soda Co. to provide investor communications and outreach efforts... JC Communications picks up three Greek resorts: Grand Resort Lagonissi, Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas and Elounda Bay Palace.

Development Counsellors Gets Winnipeg EcoDev Job

Fri, Oct. 18, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

WinnipegDevelopment Counsellors International is working with Economic Development Winnipeg to position that Canadian city as a premier location for business investment.

WPP Backs Black Equity Organisation

Wed, May 25, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Black EquityWPP has partnered with the Black Equity Organisation, which launched May 24, to advance equal opportunity and justice for Black people in the UK.

Finn Partners Wins Michigan EcoDev Pitch

Tue, Sep. 28, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Michigan Economic Development Corp.The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has selected Finn Partners after a competitive pitch to promote The Wolverine State as a world-class business location and a great place to visit. (Updated)

Prime Policy Group Pushes PR EconDev

Thu, Apr. 22, 2021

By Kevin McCauley

Puerto RicoPrime Policy Group represents Puerto Rico’s Senate as it pushes for a broad range of economic development issues in Washington.

Ballard Hooks Atlantic Sapphire

Wed, Jun. 24, 2020

By Kevin McCauley

SapphireBallard Partners has signed Atlantic Sapphire, which is building the world's largest land-raised salmon farm in former tomato fields thirty miles south of Miami.

Sorrell, The Mooch Star at 'Davos in the Desert'

Tue, Oct. 29, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

Anthony ScaramucciMartin Sorrell and Anthony Scaramucci are the top communicators penciled in at Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's so-called "Davos in the Desert" conference that opened today in Riyadh.

Edelman Supports NYC EcoDev Group

Tue, May 28, 2019

By Kevin McCauley

EdelmanEdelman is providing PR support for New York City's beleaguered Economic Development Corp. in the aftermath of Amazon's high-profile abandonment of its massive Long Island City headquarters project.

Qorvis Seeks to Turn Helmets to Hardhats

Mon, Nov. 12, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Helmets for HardhatsQorvis Communications is celebrating Veterans Day with the addition of Helmets to Hardhats nonprofit group to its roster.

Ketchum Works Bid to Woo Investment to Puerto Rico

Tue, Aug. 28, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Puerto RicoKetchum is promoting InvestPR, the non-profit entity established by Puerto Rico's government to attract new businesses and jobs on the island that is still recovering from Hurricane Maria.

DC Group Promotes LGBTQ PR Jobs, Rights

Thu, Jul. 12, 2018

By Ben Finzel

Ben FinzelDC Family Communicators launches in DC to offer networking, promote job opportunities and push for equal treatment for members of the LGBTQ community.

Ketchum Touts Turkey

Tue, Jan. 9, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

TEAKetchum is handling media relations in the US and promoting Turkey as a desirable place for business investment, on behalf of the Turkish Exporters' Assembly.