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CA Riverside Park District Wants Publicity

Tue, Sep. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

RIversideCalifornia’s Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide key strategic communications, public relations support, community outreach and informational messaging services.

IL Non-Profit Group Seeks Marketing Support

Tue, Sep. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ART INCART INC, a non-profit group that promotes educational and cultural enrichment in Central Illinois, is looking to hire marketing and digital support specialists.

On the Move: Relevance Int'l Hires Gilbey in London Office

Fri, Aug. 28, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Freddie GilbeyRelevance International, which has offices New York, London, Los Angeles and Dubai, appoints Freddie Gilbey as director in its London office... Throughline Global Advisors names Ryan Waite managing partner. Waite was previously VP of public affairs at strategic communications and public affairs firm Think Big... Tunheim Partners hires Danielle Lund as senior account supervisor. Lund returns to the firm after leading corporate communications for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx... Lewis Line, a Gen-Z-owned public relations firm based in Los Angeles, names Jackie Trimble director of entertainment. Trimble joins Lewis Line from Lucky Break Public Relations.

PR Firm News: inFocus Expands to Mexico

Mon, Aug. 24, 2026

By Steve Barnes

inFocusinFocus, which works with entertainment, media and innovation brands in the US Hispanic market and Latin America, expands into Mexico... Modern Currency Public Relations, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2027, launches an AI visibility & generative engine optimization practice... Adfactors PR, India’s largest reputation and critical issues advisory, acquires Australian communication consultancy SenateSHJ.

PR Firm News: Havas Acquires Holland's SportVibes

Thu, Jul. 23, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SportVibesHavas acquires SportVibes, a Dutch sports marketing agency focused on brand activation, sponsorship rights and IP, communication, events, ticketing and hospitality... The Story Mob, which helps teams, tournament organizers, players and publishers tell their stories, unveils a new brand identity and launches Play Makers, a strategic consultancy arm designed to help brands, rights holders and leadership teams understand, navigate and grow within player culture... Signal Group launches Signal Health.

On the Move: Laureano-Rikardsen Takes Sphere Entertainment Post

Wed, Jul. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Karen Laureano-RikardsenSphere Entertainment Co., an entertainment holding company that owns the Sphere event venue in Nevada and New York-based regional sports network chain MSG Networks, names Karen Laureano-Rikardsen global head of corporate marketing and communications... Fender Musical Instruments Corporation appoints Christina Stejskal as chief communications officer, a new position at the company... Herringbone, a digital marketing platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, names Dan Hinckley head of AI.

Accounts in Transit: Walt & Co. Secures Sabre

Tue, Jul. 21, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SabreWalt & Company picks up Sabre, an AI-native technology company backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds... Trevelino/Keller adds Kawneer, an American manufacturer of aluminum systems for commercial construction use... The Door, a part of Dolphin, is named agency of record for Palm Tree Crew, a multi-vertical lifestyle brand.

Addison Wants to Boost Tourism Profile

Fri, Jul. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

AddisonAddison, which is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, wants to elevate its position as a year round tourism destination.

On the Move: Edelman Names Moses Vice Chairman

Fri, Jul. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Jarrod MosesEdelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.

PR Firm News: Brunner Acquires AdSkate

Fri, Jul. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BrunnerBrunner, a Pittsburgh-based integrated marketing agency, acquires AdSkate, an AI-powered creative analytics and marketing intelligence platform that helps brands and agencies optimize advertising performance... Augustine Agency launches Flavor Theory, a foodservice marketing practice aimed at helping restaurants, food manufacturers, distributors and institutional dining organizations grow their brands and businesses... The Acceleration Community of Companies releases a report finding that almost half (49 percent) of Gen Z sports fans say they have become interested in a new sport or athlete because of fan-created content or something entirely outside the sport.

On the Move: BPCM Recruits Prada Vet

Mon, Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Christian LangbeinBPCM brings on former Prada SVP marketing & communications Christian Langbein as its EVP of growth and strategy, a newly created role... MikeWorldWide names Joseph Sorrentino as its first chief intelligence officer. Sorrentino joins from Weber Shandwick, where he was EVP, analytics & intelligence... Pacers Sports & Entertainment, which operates the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and WNBA’s Indiana Fever, hires Kieran Donahue as EVP and CMO. Donahue has served as chief marketing officer at IHOP and VP, brand, marketing & digital for the Americas at Marriott... Ballast Rock Asset Management, a diversified alternative investment manager, appoints Michael Welch as head of investor relations and capital formation.

CAAM Seeks Marketing Comms Support

Wed, Jul. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

CAAMThe California African American Museum is seeking a firm to provide ongoing strategic marketing, communications, audience engagement and promotional support for the Los Angeles institution.

VA's Montgomery Co. Wants Brand 'Refresh'

Tue, Jun. 16, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Montgomery CountyMontgomery County’s Destination Marketing Organization wants to hire a firm for a brand and identity refresh so it can better promote itself to leisure travelers, meeting planners, sporting events and group tour audiences.

Takeover Target Universal Music Group Taps Brunswick Group

Mon, Jun. 1, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

UniversalBrunswick Group represents Universal Music Group as it rejects the unsolicited $65B takeover offer by billionaire Ed Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management because it “fundamentally and materially undervalues” the world’s largest music company.

DPWPR Backs Fertitta’s Deal for Caesars

Thu, May 28, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

CaesarsHouston’s Dancie Perugini Ware PR represents Fertitta Entertainment as it takes Caesars Entertainment private in a $17.6B cash deal.