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The Australian Kangaroo, a 2,205-pound gold coin which is recognized as the world’s biggest by Guinness World Records, made its U.S. debut outside the New York Stock Exchange on July 16 with help from Goodman Media International and Gregory FCA.
Garnering press coverage for independent hotel brands is more challenging than ever, which only underscores the importance of finding the right PR agency.
Emily Lenzner will become executive VP-global communications at the Motion Picture Assn. of America on August. 1.
Prophet lures PR veteran Bill Margaritis (Hilton Worldwide, Fedex, Bechtel) with senior adviser slot... Hill+Knowlton Strategies appoints Daniel Holmes creative director in New York... Lambert & Co. brings in Jordan Hoyer as general counsel and Lisa Wilkes as senior director of talent & culture... CFM Communications hires Kendra Beasley VP-communications.
Ketchum works with Kahlua in campaign to encourage consumers to lighten up on social media... Kaplow Communications delivers PR for Extend Fertility... Ballantines PR checks in at AC Hotel Pleasanton.
The Phoenix Union High School District in Phoenix, Arizona has issued a request for proposal for agencies that can provide marketing services to increase student enrollment and staff recruitment efforts.
Sarah Guldin, a ten-year Ogilvy veteran, is now communications chief for Mastercard's Asia-Pacific region.
Responding to traveler demand, the hospitality industry has begun employing a suite of wellness strategies in recent years. Now, some resorts are going a step beyond and making wellness programs a focus of their brand experience.
Lisa Rabbe, who spent more than 18 years at Goldman Sachs and exited as head of government affairs for Europe, Middle East and Africa, has joined Moody's as chief government & PA officer.
Snap Inc. has hired Laura Nichols, former executive VP and chief communications officer at National Geographic Partners, as VP of communications... Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Leah Johnson as chief communications and marketing officer... Hotwire has promoted Sarah Kalhorn to VP.
Lou Hammond Group expands into the Denver market... Matter Communications launches mLive, which produces live videos... RooneyPartners starts up a medical communications practice.
Sturbridge, Massachusetts is looking for an agency that can develop a community brand and three-year marketing strategy to promote the town and attract visitors.
FTI Consulting received $740K for strategic communications on behalf of Ukraine's prosecutor general for work linked to client of Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's former campaign manager. (1 reader comment)
The New York Times credits celebrity PR powerhouse Peggy Siegal with helping to rehab the image of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Quentin Schaffer is stepping down from his position as EVP corporate communications at HBO next month. after a 39-year run.
Organizations of all sizes need an issues management plan in place to assess and respond when headlines jeopardize a brand's reputation.
PR veteran Dave Karraker is leaving as VP-communications at Campari North America after a 12-year run to launch Raptor Communications in San Francisco.
Facebook’s sister network is fast-growing, generates higher engagement rates and influences more purchase decisions, especially when it comes to travel.
Researchscape International, research consultancy/SaaS firm, has developed a new artificial intelligence-powered software tool to help market researchers generate detailed reports based on their research findings... Vested has purchased a minority stake in Caliber Corporate Advisers, which will move into Vested's NYC headquarters... Shape Advocacy has been launched byTed Kalo, Sam Sokol and Casey Murray, veterans of LMG public affairs shop.
The Fur Information Council of America is working with Democratic-leaning SKDKnickerbocker to fend off a ban on the sale of new fur garments and accessories in New York City. (1 reader comment)
Wells Fargo has signed on Cogent Strategies, the firm launched by former Podesta Group CEO Kimberely Fritts, for additional Washington coverage.
WPP Group has sold a 60 percent stake in its Kantar research unit to Bain Capital for $4B as part of CEO Mark Read's plan to simplify the structure of the ad/PR giant.
Chris Cox, who was executive director of the National Rifle Association for 17 years before exiting in June after an alleged coup attempt, has launched his own consulting firm, Capitol 6 Advisors.
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