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Visit Big Sky (MT) Seeks Travel PR

Fri., Jul. 22, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Big SkyThe Big Sky Chamber of Commerce is looking for a PR firm to develop a communications and earned media outreach effort to increase the number of visitors to the south-central Montana outdoor recreational mecca.

Commentary

'Woke' Companies Nap on Roe vs. Wade

Fri., Jul. 22, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

HawleyOnly eight percent of companies have issued public statements following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade... Postmaster General Louis DeJoy delivers some good PR news for a change... Will Nike, New Balance or Adidas win the race to sign Missouri's galloping Senator Josh Hawley as a corporate spokesperson?

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VP Harris' Lead Fundraiser Joins Invariant

Fri., Jul. 22, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Amanda BaileyAmanda Bailey, senior advisor to the Black Economic Alliance and lead fundraiser for VP Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, has joined Invariant.

Walton County, FL Wants Tourism PR Services

Fri., Jul. 22, 2022

By Jon Gingerich

Walton CountyFlorida’s Walton County is seeking proposals from firms that can develop a national public relations campaign that positions the county as a premier tourist destination.

Texas Stars Still Shine Bright for Many

Fri., Jul. 22, 2022

By Steve Barnes

TexasWhile Texas has seen its share of unfavorable media coverage recently, a new national survey from Crosswind Media & Public Relations says that the Lone Star State still has a favorable image with a significant share of Americans.

On the Move: State Street Corp. Taps Tsai for CMO Post

Fri., Jul. 22, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Brenda TsaiState Street Corporation appoints Brenda Tsai as EVP and global CMO. Tsai most recently served as chief marketing and communications officer at DXC Technology... APCO Worldwide brings on Tom Harper as a director in its London office... The Dana Agency appoints Paula Gomez as VP... SAHARA Las Vegas names Amber Jung VP of marketing.

Interpublic Grows 4.7% in Q2

Thu., Jul. 21, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

Philippe KrakowskyInterpublic’s Q2 net revenues grew 4.7 percent to $2.4B as CEO Philippe Krakowsky reported broad-based gains across all world regions, sectors and operating units.

CEOs Play Big Role in Shaping US Future

Thu., Jul. 21, 2022

By Steve Barnes

FTIStakeholders expect the CEOs of large businesses to take their responsibility to the country seriously, according to a study from FTI Consulting.

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Washington Commanders Beef Up Defense

Thu., Jul. 21, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

CommandersThe Washington Commanders National Football League team has added Harbinger Strategies and Cyprus Advocacy to its roster to handle matters related to a Congressional probe into the team’s alleged toxic workplace culture.

ImageShield Scouts for PR Pro

Thu., Jul. 21, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

ImageShieldImageShield, which guards against online image abuse, is looking for a communications pro to handle its PR and marketing campaigns.

The Struggle of Adapting to Constant Change

Thu., Jul. 21, 2022

By Curtis Zimmerman

ZimmermanThe staggering speed at which things change today is now faster than anything we’ve witnessed in history, leaving us to constantly ponder this paradox: What happens after what comes next?

On the Move: BCW Ups Cloessner to President of Direct Impact Unit

Thu., Jul. 21, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Amy CloessnerBCW Group promotes Amy Cloessner from chief operating officer to president of Direct Impact, its grassroots firm... Magrino hires Ariane Romano as executive vice president/integrated brand services... Zilker Media promotes Shelby Janner to chief publicity officer and Nichole Williamson to chief brand officer... Higher education platform Modern Campus names Sharon Schwarzmiller senior vice president of marketing.

WePlay Esports is the winner of the Davos Communications Awards 2022

Thu., Jul. 21, 2022

By Editorial Staff

WePlay Esports is the Winner of the Davos Communications Awards 2022
The PR campaign for the first Dota 2 Major by WePlay Esports, the flagship company of the WePlay Holding esports group, has fetched the company victory in the In-house Team of the Year category. WePlay AniMajor went down in esports history as the first-ever anime-themed Dota 2 Major, and one of the best esports events of the pandemic era.

Finn Partners Aims to Cut Gun Violence

Wed., Jul. 20, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

ConsortiumFinn Partners has signed on to provide earned media and marketing support for the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area on its 120 Initiative effort to address gun violence.

Commentary

Biden Dithers as America Burns

Wed., Jul. 20, 2022

By Kevin McCauley

BidenPresident Biden dithers on climate change just as he did in decision to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine and in his low-key reaction to death of Roe v. Wade... PR ace Chris Lewis almost pulled off a miracle in race to succeed Boris Johnson as UK prime minister... Don't let the door hit you on the way out. DeBlasio's concession tweet was highlight of his aborted Congressional campaign.

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Accounts in Transit: DiGo Picks Up Go City

Wed., Jul. 20, 2022

By Steve Barnes

Go CityDiGo (DiMassimo Goldstein) signs on as agency of record for Go City, a sightseeing pass business... Zapwater Communications picks up Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta... The JPR Group lands WelcomeHome Software, a customer relationship management platform for senior living operators.