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Signal Group Regains Independence

Thu., Mar. 14, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Blake AndroffSignal Group CEO Blake Androff has purchased the Washington-based public affairs shop from Wiley Rein law firm, which had been its owner since 2014.

Putting TikTok Out of its PR Misery

Thu., Mar. 14, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

MnuchFormer Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin swoops in to put TikTok out of its PR misery... WPP calls for executive reinforcements as Burson debut nears... Tricky Dick had a "secret plan" to end the Vietnam war and the Mango Mussolini has a "detailed plan" to surrender Ukraine... Trump promises to "drill baby drill" but greatest environmental president since Teddy Roosevelt got the job done... Enterprise Ireland uses Saint Patrick's Day hook to showcase investments in the US.

On the Move: Mark Allen Hires People Mag Vet Julie Farin

Thu., Mar. 14, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Julie FarinMark Allen & Co. hires People magazine PR veteran Julie Farin as director of media relations... Current Global appoints former Ogilvy partner, group creative director Jeff Leaf as executive creative director... Seabourn Cruise Line hires Mike Fulkerson as VP and chief marketing officer.

NYS Seeks PR to Promote Climate Act

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

NYSERDAThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority wants PR proposals to build awareness and support for the Climate Leadership Community and Protection Act.

Public Policy Holding Co. Posts 24% Growth

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

PPHCPublic Policy Holding Company registered 24.1 percent growth to a record $135M during the past year, which included the results of the March 1 acquisition of Multistate Assocs.

Reporters Step Up (A Bit) Use of AI

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Muck RackAI may still be viewed with a wary eye by most media pros, but its use is growing, according to a new study from Muck Rack.

Embracing 'Food is Medicine'

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Maya Maroto

Maya MaroloStrategic communications strategies for success in the growing “food is medicine” movement.

Blue Star Guides VZ Opposition Party 

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

VenezuelaBlue Star Strategies is working to boost the US visibility of a Venezuelan opposition political party ahead of the July 28 presidential elections.

On the Move: Mindtickle Hires Jenkins for CMO Slot

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Joan JenkinsMindtickle, a revenue productivity platform, appoints Joan Jenkins, veteran of Oracle and Cisco, as CMO... Barge Design Solutions, an engineering and architecture firm, ups Erika Booker to CMO... Lam Research, which makes products for semiconductor manufacturing, promotes Steve Fine to CCO... Fobi AI brings on Bruce Cleland as VP of marketing.

'Visit Williamsburg' Dangles $500K PR Budget

Tue., Mar. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Williamsburg"Visit Williamsburg" is looking for a PR firm to handle its $500K annual PR push to boost awarness and overnight visits to Virginia's "Historic Triangle."

APCO Adds Geopolitical Risk Pro Torrens

Tue., Mar. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Chris TorrensAPCO has named Chris Torrens, a geopolitical risk and compliance veteran, as managing director of its Greater China region.

Accounts in Transit: PAN Communications Plugs Into Powin Energy

Tue., Mar. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

PowinPAN Communications plugs into Powin Energy, which designs safe and scalable battery energy storage systems... LDPR lands Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo and The Confidante, Miami Beach, which is being rebranded into the Andaz Miami Beach... SIMBOL Communications signs up Caterpy Group Inc., which makes patented no-tie elastic laces.

News of Firms: Fashion Industry Vets Launch Taylor Burke Communications

Tue., Mar. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Taylor BurkeTaylor Burke Communications is launched by fashion industry power players Andrew Taylor and Robert Burke... UpSpring announces a comprehensive company rebrand... Aspekta AB, an independent Sweden-based agency, joins the Public Relations Global Network.

Ruder Finn Acquires Flightpath

Mon., Mar. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Jon FoxRuder Finn has acquired Flightpath, a 30-year-old New York-based digital marketing shop with 25 staffers.

Robinson Biz School Wants PR AOR

Mon., Mar. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

RobinsonGeorgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business wants to enroll a PR firm as agency of record to increase its brand awareness and reputation.

DCI Group Lands $3.6M in Ukraine Work

Mon., Mar. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

DCIKyiv Global Outreach has hired DCI Group, which has strong ties to the Republican Party, for media and public affairs work. The 10-month pact is worth $3.6M.