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Last Updated: Mon., Aug. 10, 2026 @ 5:02 pm

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Wyoming Slates Push for Quality Childcare

Thu, Jul. 23, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WyomingWyoming is looking for a firm to handle strategic communications and digital outreach to promote its WY Quality Counts Program focused on early childhood care and education.

Voilą Learning Hunts for PR Partner

Wed, Jul. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

VoilaVoilà Learning is looking for a strategic communications partner to elevate its public profile and share its mission of transforming education through AI powered learning experiences.

PA Business Education Assn. Offers Logo Work

Mon, Jul. 6, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

PBEAPennsylvania Business Education Assn. is looking for a firm to create a refreshed and modern logo that reflects its mission, values and impact.

SUNY Morrisville Needs Enrollment Support

Fri, Jun. 26, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

SUNY MorrisvilleSUNY Morrisville wants proposals for a one-year digital marketing campaign designed to boost the enrollment goals of the Central New York college.

The Communications Dilemma for University Presidents

Wed, Jun. 24, 2026

By Andrew Jarrell

Andrew JarrellTo successfully navigate a higher education landscape in which the level of scrutiny is constantly rising, university presidents need to establish a consistent framework for determining when an official response is—and is not—required.

On the Move: LaForce Adds Grant, Leston 

Wed, Jun. 24, 2026

By Steve Barnes

LaForceLaForce names Erin Grant head of strategy & growth and brings on Toby Leston as associate senior vice president, creative strategy... Ottawa Tourism appoints Julie Kinnear as VP marketing & communications, effective in August... Violet PR hires Heather Scott as account director. Scott joins the agency from BerlinRosen... Bowdoin College, a liberal arts institution in Brunswick, Maine, names Hellen Hom-Diamond SVP for communications and public affairs, effective July 1.

U of RI Wants to Enroll Marketing Partner

Mon, Jun. 22, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Rhode IslandThe University of Rhode Island seeks a marketing partner to promote its 2027 winter J term, summer sessions and the office of strategic initiatives.

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.

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.

PR Firm News: Fire on the Hill Merges With Fourth Day

Thu, Jun. 4, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Fire on the HillFire on the Hill, and Fourth Day, along with its sister company Quatrième Jour, are merging... 5W publishes a study that says many long-time media heavy hitters are coming up short in terms of their AI influence... EducationDynamics, a higher education marketing and enrollment management company, acquires Net Natives... Mark Allen & Co. is launching an expanded thought leadership model with multiple activations at Cannes Lions 2026.

University of Akron Wants to Boost Profile

Tue, May 26, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AkronThe University of Akron is searching for a marketing shop to increase awareness of one of the top-ranked public colleges in in the Midwest throughout northeastern Ohio and beyond.

Darien School District Searches for PR Firm

Tue, May 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

DarienDarien Public Schools is looking for a firm to develop and implement a comprehensive communications program aligned with the district’s goal.

Accounts in Transit: Thunderly Adds Celebree School

Tue, May 19, 2026

By Steve Barnes

CelebreeThunderly is engaged by early childhood education company Celebree School, to lead a comprehensive digital marketing and franchise development support program... CIIC PR adds Kemetale, which offers intimate Nile cruises, to its roster of luxury travel clients... Bloomerang PR, a Denver-based agency is named Colorado agency of record for the Sundance Film Festival as the event pulls up stakes in its longtime Park City, UT home and heads to Boulder.