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Ex-Reps Crowley, Denham Handle 'New' TikTok

Wed, Mar. 18, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Crowley and DenhamFormer congressmen Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Jeff Denham (R-CA) have signed on to handle the “new” TikTok on issues related to internet technology and learning-enabled platforms.

On the Move: Global Strategy Group Ups Padilla

Tue, Mar. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Marissa PadillaGlobal Strategy Group promotes Obama veteran Marissa Padilla to partner in its DC office... Ballard Partners is bringing on Rich Haslewood at a partner in its Washington outpost. Haslewood was most recently VP of federal government relations at RAI Services Company, a adubsidiary of Reynolds American... Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, which focuses on retail technology, names Trish Nettleship SVP of marketing.

Feinberg Returns to McGuireWoods Consulting

Mon, Mar. 16, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Katy FeinbergKaty Feinberg has returned to McGuireWoods Consulting PA shop in its Raleigh office after stints at Rubenstein Communications, Trailrunner and FleishmanHillard.

Majority Call Iran War an Epstein Distraction

Thu, Mar. 12, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Jeffrey EpsteinA majority of Americans (52 percent) say president Trump launched the invasion of Iran in part to distract voters from the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal. Forty percent disagree, according to Drop Site/Zeteo/Data for Progress survey conducted March 6-8.

State Dept. Vet Stevens Joins DCI Group

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WIll StevensDCI Group has hired Will Stevens, who has more than 20 years of State Dept. experience, to bolster its international practice.

Mammano Returns to Mercury

Mon, Mar. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Nicholas MammanoNick Mammano, who was president/CEO of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, has rejoined Mercury Public Affairs as a managing director in its Saddle Brook office.

World Bank to Hire External Affairs Pro

Fri, Mar. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

The World Bank is looking to hire a Washington-based external affairs officer to serve as its primary contact for members of the media.The World Bank is looking to hire a Washington-based external affairs officer to serve as its primary contact for members of the media.

On the Move: Seven Letter Recruits NBC Vet Raffa

Fri, Mar. 6, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Allie RaffaSeven Letter hires Allie Raffa, who was most recently White House correspondent for NBC News, as a senior director... Points of Light, an organization founded by President George H.W. Bush that is dedicated to volunteer service, names Jeff Zanelli as CMO... Frontieras North America, an energy and environmental technology company, appoints Nora Shepard as VP of communications.

A&P Works to Attract Investment in Uzbekistan

Thu, Mar. 5, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

UzbelkistanArnold & Porter Kaye Scholer is helping the Embassy of Uzbekistan's efforts to attract increased trade and investment in Central Asia’s most populous country.

On the Move: MOIA America Makes Gamo PR Chief

Wed, Mar. 4, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Marcus GamoMOIA America, a Volkswagen Group of America subsidiary that develops and tests autonomous, all-electric ride-pooling vehicles, names Marcus Gamo head of U.S. communications... Continental Strategy brings on Francisco Petrirena as VP in its Miami office. Petrirena was previously chief of staff to former Miami city manager Art Noriega... MSQ Sport + Entertainment brings on Lauren Weil as EVP, Max Hirsch as VP of sponsorship, and Brooke Losee as VP.

Cornerstone Picks Up TECRO

Mon, Mar. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TECROCornerstone Government Affairs has signed a six-month agreement to represent Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US.

Trump’s Economy Will Cost GOP the Midterms

Fri, Feb. 27, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

Jon GingerichBy doubling down on his policies and ignoring the negative impacts of his economic agenda, President Trump is walking into the same messaging trap that cost Biden the election two years ago.