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Last Updated: Mon., Jun. 15, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

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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.

Awards: Crosby Marketing Comms Wins 8 Telly Awards

Tue, May 26, 2026

By Steve Barnes

CrosbyCrosby Marketing Communications won eight Telly Awards, which were announced on May 19. The awards, which cover video and television across all screens, were chosen from nearly 14,000 entries submitted by creators, brands and production companies spanning 55 countries... French/​West/​Vaughan was recognized at the Telly Awards for its work on Pendleton Whisky’s “Palette of the West” video series... Yulu Public Relations has received a Gold Davos Communications Award from the World Communications Forum Association for its collaboration with Audible on the Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle.

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.

Accounts in Transit: Rosen Group Picks Up Kustom Entertainment

Thu, May 14, 2026

By Steve Barnes

KUstomRosen Group to bolster media visibility of Kustom Entertainment, a live event production and ticketing technology company... LDPR lands AOR duties for Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences, a Caribbean resort set along the shores of Labrelotte Bay in St. Lucia... Vitamin, a Baltimore-based shop, picks up The Mood Center, a mental health practice specializing in neurotherapy treatments for depression and related conditions.

Accounts in Transit: Jack Taylor Signs Superfeet

Wed, Apr. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

SuperfeetJack Taylor signs Superfeet, an insoles and underfoot products brand focused on helping people move more confidently, comfortably and effectively... Hemsworth adds Memphis-based culinary personality Chef Phillip Dewayne to its roster... Brookline Public Relations is hired by Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation to support the announcement that the World Cup of Hockey 2028 will be hosted in both Calgary and Edmonton.

Stagwell Names AI Chief

Fri, Apr. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Michael TwedellStagwell has named Michael Twedell senior VP, enterprise AI solutions, a new position.

Accounts in Transit: KindComms* to Launch Vamoosh in US

Wed, Mar. 25, 2026

By Steve Barnes

VamooshKindComms*, a boutique lifestyle shop based in the UK and Ireland, is appointed to lead US influencer and media outreach for Vamoosh, a product designed to remove pet hair from fabrics in washing machines... Madden Media wins Association of Film Commissions International business... KW Public Relations scoops up PR duties for The Ultimate Human, the wellness platform founded by human biologist Gary Brecka, covering the UK, US and UAE... RG2 Communications lands RANDOM/RANDOM, a New York-designed, Japan-made fashion label.

Making an Olympic-Sized Impact at Big Events

Wed, Mar. 18, 2026

By Geoff Thomas

Geoff ThomasTo make a major impact at such events as the upcoming World Cup or the recent Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, marketers need to make sure that their presence feels connected across the entire experience.

Accounts in Transit: PKPR Picks Up Art21

Tue, Mar. 17, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Art21PKPR is representing Art21, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to contemporary art through film and education... Awestruck, which works with travel PR clients, is selected as AOR for Delaware County Tourism, the official tourism organization for New York's Great Western Catskills... The Consultancy PR is named strategic communications partner for home-design company Pepper Home... The Point PR, lands AOR for three hotel properties: The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida; JdV by Hyatt, a collection of independent hotels; and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach.

Ireland Seeks PR for Culture Night

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

IrelandIreland’s Arts Council is looking for a firm to handle its $250K marketing and communication services budget for Culture Night, which is slated for Sept. 18.

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.

Sussexes Return to Sunshine Sachs

Mon, Jan. 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

SussexThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis following the shake-up of their PR team.

El-Baz Spins for Apple Music

Wed, Jan. 22, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Mika El-BazMika El-Baz, who did a nearly 18-year run at Sony Music’s RCA Records label, has joined Apple Music’s PR team, according to The Hollywood Reporter.