WE Communications Knows Codeword
Wed., Jan. 16, 2019
By Steve Barnes
WE Communications has acquired content marketing agency Codeword.
| Return to Latest News |
|
WE Communications has acquired content marketing agency Codeword.
Helaine Klasky, the former chair of Burson-Marsteller’s U.S. public affairs and crisis practice, has been named chief communications officer of SoundExchange, a company that manages sound recording and music works rights.
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority has issued an RFP for PR services to further its goal of positioning the city as a vibrant community and superb tourist destination for international and domestic travellers.
Federal lobbying powerhouse Ballard Partners, which has close ties with the Trump administration, has opened a strategic communications unit led by White House aide who handled PR for Brett Kavanaugh confirmation.
Commentary
What was the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey thinking in allowing the flag of Saudi Arabia, which provided 15 of the 19 murderers of 9/11, to be displayed at the World Trade Center? (3 reader comments)
Facebook to invest $300 million investment to bolster local media outlets... Adam Moss to step down as New York editor-in-chief... Netflix hikes monthly sub rate.
Melissa Golden, a 25-year marketing communications pro, has joined Weber Shandwick to oversee its Atlanta outpost as executive VP/GM.
An accelerated digital news cycle, often short on facts, requires a responsive and attentive crisis management approach that’s capable of monitoring and engaging across media channels in seconds as opposed to days or even hours. (2 reader comments)
Van Scoyoc Associates has named Katie Patru, staffer on the Committee on House Administration, VP... FRESH Communications recruits Amy Sullivan for chief marketing officer post... Blue Engine + JDA names five partners.
Montieth & Company has expanded its footprint in the Asia-Pacific market with the opening of a new Hong Kong office.
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry wins Seismic, marketing/sales organization… S&A Communications picks up McAdams, engineering/design firm… Lou Hammond Group bags six, including American Quilter's Society… Scenario straps on Puma North America.
RR Donnelley is floating an RFI as the $7B integrated communications company seeks to “rebuild its PR strategy.”
Reevemark, the strategic advisory firm launched last year by Sard Verbinnen & Co. veterans, is backing the takeover bid for Gannett, publisher of USA Today.
Three trends that public relations professionals can expect to see shaping the industry in the year to come.
Frederick Hill, who led media outreach for the Senate’s Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and its chairman Republican John Thune (SD), has joined FTI Consulting’s strategic communications unit.
Despite the growth of social networks and digital media platforms without gatekeepers, third-party media are once again playing an important role in delivering messages to the public. This can lead to new opportunities for both established pros and newcomers to the business.
New Fox calls off plan to bid for regional sports networks put on auction block by Disney... CBS talks with former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake... IMDb, which is owned by Amazon to launch free streaming video channel.
Google is again in the news regarding sexual harassment claims, this time after shareholders filed a lawsuit alleging that parent company Alphabet Inc. covered up sexual harassment allegations made against former executives. (1 reader comment)
Brand USA is floating an RFP to support the strategic global communications, media relations and PR priorities of the nation's destination marketing organization.
The Trump administration's tepid response to the murder of Saudi dissident and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi serves as a green light for tyrants around the world to escalate their attacks on the media, said DC Post publisher Fred Ryan on Jan. 10. (7 reader comments)
A study pinpointing illegal campaign contributions, sexual harassment or discrimination claims, and data hacks as the crises that have have the strongest effect on a company was named the #1 public interest insight of 2018 by the Institute for Public Relations.
Six resolutions that can help brands to assess their place in the market and chart a course for establishing stronger connections with target audiences in the new year.
Qorvis Communications is working with nonprofit Food Rescue Hero on its push to distribute surplus food in cities where people are hungry.
|
