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MikeWorldWide appoints Edelman EVP Darrin Kayser as energy managing director... AXS, which provides ticketing and live event technology, names Sweta Patel CMO... Monks, a unit of Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital, appoints Scott McBride as managing director of Southeast Asia.
Florida’s Sniper Advertising Services has an oral agreement to provide digital and social media services for Israel.
Research by DBC and the 4As shows that by replacing entry-level positions with AI, ad agencies are inadvertently eroding the apprenticeship model that historically has served them well and increasing the probability of a "hollowed-out" middle management layer.
LLYC has prepared a comprehensive must-read report on the rise of “Rainbow Ghosting” which it defines as the progressive withdrawal of public support for diversity... Success of the US men's World Cup team highlights the benefits of a welcoming immigration policy... Omnicom develops system to help marketers decide which sports fans to connect with.
Donald Trump defends agreement to end the war that he started as way to avoid economic disaster... 'AI Gold Rush' triggers joy in adland as WPP Media projects 2026 ad spending to jump a robust 8.9 percent to $1.3T... Lululemon publicity stunt atop Great Wall triggers outrage among Chinese consumers.
Anne Kierig, who was senior manager of public policy at Amazon, has joined the American Advertising Federation as VP-government affairs. She takes over for Clark Rector, who is retiring after a 37-year run at AAF.
Washington 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.
The death of Ted Turner, CNN's visionary founder, highlights the network's uncertain future under Paramount Skydance ownership... Anti-Defamation League reports a 33% drop in antisemitic incidents in 2025. But hold the cheers because 2025 was the third most violent year for American Jews... AI could use some PR according to Yale Youth Poll... Omnicom Media Intelligence warns that ad frequency can result in brand damage... Wall Street gives Bronx cheer to Coinbase's decision to fire about 700 people.
Struggling WPP and rampaging Omnicom have something in common. It's 6.7 percent... Nonsensical Comey indictment and Melania's war on Jimmy Kimmel are sure signs that Team Trump is falling apart... Black Rock pulls the plug on offshore wind project to please the nation's No. 1 hater of 'ugly' offshore windmills.
WPP CEO Cindy Rose has retained Goldman Sachs to explore strategic options regarding its Burson PR flagship, according to a report in the London Times.
Teneo has inked Justin Rose, British Olympic gold medalist and the world's No. 7 ranked golfer, as its brand ambassador.
Publicis Groupe enters into a definitive agreement to acquire global sports and culture-first agency 160over90.
Omnicom CEO John Wren enjoyed a 222 percent jump in 2025 compensation to $69.9M as the firm completed the acquisition of Interpublic.
Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital announced today that it will team with New Element Media to produce a documentary, “Chasing the Dream,” about the 2026 World Cup.
Sacramento County’s Dept. of Health Services has put its $3.6M three-year media services budget up for grabs.
S&P Global has reaffirmed its negative “BBB” rating on WPP due to ongoing challenges that it will face during the next 12 months.
French/West/Vaughan wins five 2025/2026 American Advertising Awards, which recognize creative excellence... Crosby Marketing Communications is named a 2026 Google Premier Partner in recognition of its digital advertising performance... The Brand Guild co-CEOs and founders Barbara Martin and Jayne Sandman are named to the Inc. Female Founders 500.
In today’s highly competitive marketplace, ad agencies are increasingly leveraging the power of public relations to build reputations, shape narratives, reinforce areas of expertise, and create content.
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