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Last Updated: Mon., Jun. 8, 2026 @ 12:22 pm


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FTI Consulting Lures Lynch

Wed., Jun. 3, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Liz LynchFTI Consulting has recruited Liz Lynch for its corporate reputation practice within the $378M strategic communications segment.

PR Firm News: 4media group Acquires The CauseWay Agency

Wed., Jun. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

4media4media group acquires The CauseWay Agency, a purpose-driven communications agency specializing in public service announcements... Featured, an AI co-pilot for PR, launches a platform that will allow PR professionals and subject-matter experts to find media opportunities, submit pitches, and land featured placements... IPREX, a global network of independent communications and marketing agencies, brings on Heidi Otway of SalterMitchell PR in Florida as global president.

On the Move: H/Advisors Appoints Davidson US CEO

Wed., Jun. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Carina DavidsonH/Advisors, which recently rebranded from H/Advisors Abernathy as part of a global rebrand at its parent company, Havas, names Carina Davidson as CEO of the firm in the U.S... Method Communications appoints Meghan Gardner as EVP, helping to lead the agency's work with enterprise technology companies... Moburst, a mobile-first digital marketing agency, hires Melissa Gruhin as VP of creative.

Liberia Hires Ballard to Enhance US Ties

Tue., Jun. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

LiberiaLiberia has agreed to pay a $100K monthly retainer to Ballard Partners for counsel on how to improve its relations with the US.

Teneo Flies to easyJet's Rescue

Tue., Jun. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

easyJetTeneo handles easyJet as Minneapolis investment firm Castlelake mulls a possible takeover of the British budget airline.

Pope Leo Names Alvarado Comms Chief

Tue., Jun. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

AlvaradoPope Leo XIV appoints ETWN News president and chief operating officer Maria Montserrat Alvarado as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, effective Nov. 1.

Accounts in Transit: Thundery Wins Bojangles

Tue., Jun. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BojanglesThunderly, a Dallas-based franchise marketing agency, picks up Bojangles, a Southern restaurant brand known for its bold flavors and loyal following... Warschawski adds AOL duties for Gas Monkey Garage, an automotive brand offering custom vehicle builds, classic car restorations and high-performance muscle cars... JAM Collective wins Roark, a company that produces travel and lifestyle gear.

On the Move: Edelman Names First Global Chief Creator Officer

Tue., Jun. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Kenny GoldEdelman appoints Kenny Gold as global chief creator officer, a newly created role. Gold comes to Edelman from Deloitte Digital... Georgia Power, which provides energy to over 2.8M million residential and business customers, hires Anthony Oni as VP of corporate affairs... Shift•ology, which works with clients in sectors including agriculture, healthcare, energy and education, brings on Stephanie Loch to head up its agriculture practice.

PR Firm News: Montieth & Co Launches M&Co Litigation Intelligence

Tue., Jun. 2, 2026

By Steve Barnes

M&COMontieth & Company introduces M&Co Litigation Intelligence... BERA.ai, a brand measurement platform that ties brand equity to revenue and business growth, introduces BERA LLM Brand Rankings... Matter launches its PR Media Group.

Takeover Target Universal Music Group Taps Brunswick Group

Mon., Jun. 1, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

UniversalBrunswick Group represents Universal Music Group as it rejects the unsolicited $65B takeover offer by billionaire Ed Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management because it “fundamentally and materially undervalues” the world’s largest music company.

JPMorganChase’s Navarro Moves to Barclays

Mon., Jun. 1, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Veronica NavarroVeronica Navarro, who did a 12-year stint at JPMorganChase, has joined Barclays as global head of communications for its investment bank.

SKDK Lands Bluestein

Mon., Jun. 1, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Jen BluesteinJen Bluestein, who has more than 20 years experience working for advocacy and philanthropic groups, has joined SKDK as a principal.

Accounts in Transit: Babbit Bodner Lands Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

Mon., Jun. 1, 2026

By Steve Barnes

WAlkOnsBabbit Bodner picks up Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, a restaurant and sports bar with more than 70 locations across the country... Publicity for Good lands America’s Christian Credit Union, a faith-based financial institution serving more than 150,000 members nationwide... LDPR, a travel and lifestyle PR firm, is AOR for The Royal Sonesta Boston.

On the Move: Kinaxis Names Kristin Russel CMO

Mon., Jun. 1, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Kristin RusselKinaxis, which specializes in end-to-end supply chain planning and orchestration, names Kristin Russel as CMO... Proven Media Solutions brings on O'Dwyer's vet Jon Gingerich as senior writer... H. Betti Industries, a distributor of location-based arcade, amusement and vending equipment, appoints Michael Arnone as senior director of marketing.

Commentary

Cuba Will Make or Break Rubio

Fri., May 29, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Marco RubioCuba will make or break Secretary of State Marco Rubio's bid for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination... Ballard Partners and BGR Group push for justice for the family of Robert Levinson, who was abducted and vanished in Iran 19 years ago... Robert Daley, the pistol-packing larger-than-life PR guy who was PA chief for the NYPD, dies at 96.