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Last Updated: Fri., Jul. 17, 2026 @ 4:40 pm

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PR Firm News: VPE Gets New Ownership

Wed, Jul. 15, 2026

By Steve Barnes

DPWVPE Communications, which helps organizations authentically connect with diverse audiences, celebrates 38 years in business and announces a new ownership structure... Praytell expands into the Asian market with the opening of a new office in Singapore... The International Public Relations Network unveils a new visual identity and redesigned website.

PR Firm News: Havas Acquires MUT

Mon, Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

HavasHavas acquires MUT, a Barcelona-based firm focused on experiential marketing and sustainable events... IPREX lauches its AI Task Force...D S Simon Media, one of the first companies to produce a satellite media tour, celebrates its 40th anniversary... Washington Women in Public Relations is sponsoring an event that shows communications pros who work with associations how they can get their messages across clearly, credibly and courageously. “How Associations Lead with Strategic Storytelling,” at 6 p.m. on July 16.

PR Firm News: Moburst Acquires Hyperzon

Thu, Jul. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MoburstMoburst, which specializes in digital marketing and AI-powered solutions, acquires Amazon marketing agency Hyperzon... The Public Relations Global Network launches its Health Practice Group, which brings together more than 20 independent agencies across four continents to support health care, life sciences and pharma organizations... ICR’s newly released Q2 2026 SPAC Market Update & Outlook shows a healthy environment for IPOs... Red Banyan, a senior-level crisis management, litigation PR, and reputation management firm, makes its first appearance in the Chambers and Partners listings.

WWPR Honors Emerging PR Leaders

Wed, Jul. 1, 2026

By Christine O'Dwyer

2026 Washington Women in Public Relations Emerging Leaders Awards honorees (left to right): Ariana Perez, Manager of Public Relations, Children's National Hospital; Amanda Finney, Vice President, Reputation Management, Avoq; Emily Tillett, Vice President, Jasper Advisors; Julie Hirschhorn, Manager of Public Relations, American Academy of Family Physicians; Meaghan Delaney, Manager, Corporate Affairs, KPMG US; and Nia Page, Chief of Staff, National Geographic Content, Office of the President, The Walt Disney Company. Not pictured: Casey Bell, Public Affairs Officer and Education with Industry Fellow at Google Public Sector, U.S. Air Force. Washington Women in PR recognized outstanding women in communications aged 25-35 at its annual Emerging Leaders Awards June 25 at the AT&T Forum in Washington, D.C.

PR Firm News: Impact PR & Communications Joins PR Consultants Group

Wed, Jun. 24, 2026

By Steve Barnes

IMPACTImpact PR & Communications joins PR Consultants Group, a nationwide network of independently owned, senior-level public relations, strategic communication and marketing firms... The Public Relations Global Network restructures its Americas region by making Latin America a standalone region, distinct from North America... HOPSCOTCH launches HOPSCOTCH GEO, an offering focused on analyzing, managing and optimizing reputation across artificial intelligence environments.

On the Move: Sachs Media Welcomes Back Meale

Tue, Jun. 23, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jenn MealeSachs Media welcomes Jenn Meale, who was a communications director for Florida AG Pam Bondi, back to the company as director... The Executive Leadership Council appoints Crystal Brown as chief engagement, communications and marketing officer... SamsonPR brings on Clarity Global's Justin Finnegan as VP.

WWPR Announces 2026 Emerging Leaders Awards Finalists

Thu, Jun. 18, 2026

By John O'Dwyer

WWPR 2026 Emerging Leaders AwardsWashington Women in Public Relations has released the list of finalists from agencies, corporations, nonprofits, government and trade associations throughout the Washington, D.C. from which winners will be picked at the group's Emerging Leaders Awards June 25 at the AT&T Forum in downtown D.C.

PR Firm News: KNB Communications Acquires Roketto

Wed, Jun. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SovynKNB Communications acquires Roketto, a digital agency specializing in generative engine optimization, web design and development, digital advertising and inbound marketing strategy. The combined agency rebrands as Sōvyn... Krupp Agency, an independent New York shop, celebrates its 30th anniversary.... The Worldcom Public Relations Group adds CARRALSIERRA in Mexico City and We Are DNA in Bristol, UK.

PR Firm News: The Motion Agency Acquires LKH&S

Tue, Jun. 9, 2026

By Steve Barnes

MotionThe Motion Agency, a woman-owned marketing-services agency, acquires Chicago-based ad agency LKH&S, which has clients such as Hyundai, EmployCo, EvAI and Toggler... Method Communications, which has offices in New York, London and San Francisco, opens in Boston... IPREX adds Coral Communications (South Africa), PR Consultancy (Montenegro) SE2 (Denver) and Trium (Albania).

PR Firm News: 4media group Acquires The CauseWay Agency

Wed, Jun. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

4media4media group acquires The CauseWay Agency, a purpose-driven communications agency specializing in public service announcements... Featured, an AI co-pilot for PR, launches a platform that will allow PR professionals and subject-matter experts to find media opportunities, submit pitches, and land featured placements... IPREX, a global network of independent communications and marketing agencies, brings on Heidi Otway of SalterMitchell PR in Florida as global president.

Awards: WWPR Annonces 'Emerging Leaders" Finalists

Fri, May 29, 2026

By Steve Barnes

WWPRWashington Women in Public Relations announces finalists for its 16th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards... The Hispanic Public Relations Association opens submissions for its 2026 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards... Clearpoint Agency, which has offices in San Diego and Boston, received gold and bronze honors in the PR category at the American Marketing Association San Diego’s 2026 Sandie Awards on May 21.

Awards: American Academy of Pediatrics Lands PRSA's Top Award for Vaccine Confidence Campaign

Tue, May 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Silver AnvilThe Public Relations Society of America awards the 2026 Best of Silver Anvils Award to the American Academy of Pediatrics for its Vaccine Confidence campaign... Laughlin Constable Public Relations was recognized as a Silver Anvil Award Finalist by PRSA for its campaign for the grand opening of PENN Entertainment and Hollywood Casino’s $185 million entertainment destination in Joliet, IL... BridgeView Marketing is cited by the Hermes Creative Awards and the Communicator Awards.

Awards: MikeWorldWide Snags Seven Gold Stevies

Wed, Apr. 29, 2026

By Steve Barnes

StevieMikeWorldwide came out on top in the PR category at The 24th Annual American Business Awards... Story Partners and the Washingtonian presented PBS senior correspondent Judy Woodruff with The Hall of Fame Award at the 13th Annual Washington Women in Journalism Awards... The LAGRANT Foundation, in celebration of its 28th anniversary, is awarding 19 scholarships to students nationwide for its Healthcare Marketing and Communications Scholarship Program.

On the Move: Amentum Names DeNardi IR Chief

Thu, Apr. 23, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Joseph DiNardiAmentum, which supports clients through such services as like nuclear waste cleanup, weapon systems support, cyber security and IT, appoints Joseph DeNardi as SVP and head of investor relations... PR Consultants Group, a nationwide network of senior-level public relations, strategic communications and marketing specialists in more than 50 U.S. markets, elects Elizabeth Edwards as president for 2026... ID.me, a platform that allows people to securely prove their identity online, brings on Gary Sun as CMO.

PR Firm News: PRGN Adds Poland's K+ Group to Network

Wed, Apr. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

KplusThe Public Relations Global Network brings on Warsaw-based K+ Group as its member agency in Poland... Creative and digital marketing firm 2TON Creative and South Florida-based The Buzz Agency have merged... Salient Holdings is rebranding its three previously distinct agency brands, Honeymoon Creative, Candor and Salient Agency, as Honeymoon.

PR Firm News: CIVIC Acquires Wave Kilo

Tue, Apr. 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

CIVICCIVIC, a New York-based brand experience agency, acquires strategic communications consultancy Wave Kilo... Hotwire Global reaches an agreement with Morning Consult to give Hotwire Global instant access to Morning Consult’s proprietary dataset... The Public Relations Student Society of America announced its 2026–2027 International Committee... Avenue Z is named a Shopify Platinum Partner, the highest tier of Shopify’s Service Partner Program.

PR Firm News: ICR Report Sees More SPAC IPOs Ahead

Thu, Apr. 9, 2026

By Steve Barnes

ICRICR releases a report that says the SPAC IPO market has been trending upward—and is likely to stay on that track... Washington Women in PR is sponsoring an April 15 event that looks at how women can change the dynamics that often keep them in lower-visibility positions through strategic self-advocacy and organizational awareness... Life Science Cares Boston, an organization supported by LaVoieHeathScience, will convene leaders, employees and partners from across the life sciences industry for its annual Impact Breakfast on April 13 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

Awards: PRSA/NY Accepts Entries for Big Apple Awards

Fri, Mar. 27, 2026

By Steve Barnes

PRSAThe Public Relations Society of America's New York Chapter is accepting entries for the 39th Annual Big Apple Awards through May 17, with a 15 percent early bird discount (code: EARLYBIRD26) for entries received by April 16... Washington Women in PR opens nominations for the 2026 Washington Women in PR Emerging Leaders Awards... Ragan Communications, along with its Communications Week brand, is accepting nominations for the Zenith Awards through April 17.