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When Companies Take a Stand

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Frank DeMaria, Elie Jacobs

PurposefulHow to navigate the risks and rewards of signing open letters.

On the Move: Estée Lauder Names Gandon Chief Digital/Marketing Officer

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Aude GandonThe Estée Lauder Companies names Nestlé vet Aude Gandon chief digital & marketing officer, a newly created role, effective August 1... Big Group, a creative marketing agency with offices in London, Amsterdam, Bath and Dubai, appoints Martin Kelly as group CEO and Justin Bulley as managing director in London... Angel City Football Club, a National Women’s Soccer League team based in Los Angeles, tabs Julia Victor to serve as CMO, a new role... iSpot, a cross-platform TV & video ad measurement company, brings on Craig Ziegler as chief product officer.

Accounts in Transit: JPA Health Reps American Physiological Society

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

APAJPA Health is selected by the American Physiological Society to lead a national campaign aimed at elevating awareness and appreciation of physiology as a foundational discipline in life science and medicine... Bospar is named analyst relations agency of record for global HR and payroll software company Remote... BPM-PR Firm adds Canaan Palestine, the leading exporter of olive oil out of Palestine.

PR Firm News: rbb Acquires UPRAISE Marketing + PR

Thu., Jul. 17, 2025

By Steve Barnes

RBBrbb Communications acquires UPRAISE Marketing + Public Relations, a San Francisco-based firm specializing in B2B technology and financial services... Gregory FCA partners with AI strategists Melior to develop CrisisCalm... The LAGRANT Foundation appoints Drew Herdener, SVP for Amazon’s communications and corporate responsibility organization, to its board of directors.

ICR US Health Head Joins APCO

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Michael O'BrienMichael O’Brien, who was most recently head of US healthcare public relations at ICR Healthcare, is joining APCO as a senior director.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. Taps Brunswick

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

AbuDhabiAbu Dhabi National Oil Company’s XRG investment unit has retained Brunswick Group as it cuts deal to acquire Santos Limited, which owns 51 percent stake in Alaska's North Slope oil field.

GOP Strategist Meyers Takes Teneo Post

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Dan MeyersDan Meyers, who did a seven year stint at APCO, exiting as deputy manager director of its DC office, has joined Teneo as managing director in its Washington office.

On the Move: ICR Adds BlackRock's Hasson

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

Gabriel HassonICR appoints BlackRock's Gabriel Hasson as global head of governance & shareholder advisory... MMGY Global hires Amazon's Oksana Kovalenko as chief human resources officer... NVG, a lobbying, strategy and policy advocacy firm, names Santiago Gonzalez as VP... Seven Letter brings on Ashley Smith as senior director of paid media at Seven Letter Labs, the shop's ad/creative services arm.

PR Firm News: FINN Unveils 'Canary for Crisis' Platform

Wed., Jul. 16, 2025

By Steve Barnes

FINNFINN Partners launches Canary for Crisis, an AI-powered crisis training platform that prepares communications teams to navigate today's chaotic media landscape... KemperSports acquires Fire Pit Productions, which works with clients in the golf, travel, destinations, architecture and experiences sectors... Deerfield Group, which focuses on healthcare and life sciences companies, acquires Triple Threat Communications of New Jersey.

Omnicom's Q2 PR Revenues Crash 8.6%

Tue., Jul. 15, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

OmnicomOmnicom’s PR units suffered a 8.6 percent decline in Q2 revenues to $372.9M. CEO John Wren reports an overall 21.5 percent drop in Q2 net income to $257.6M.

Commentary

White House Press Sec Needs Glasses

Tue., Jul. 15, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

Karoline LeavittWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt needs a pair of glasses... Messaging about need to restore foreign aid stars on Broadway... Trump resists temptation of comparing himself to Jesus Christ at White House Faith Office lunch... Public affairs hero Patty Harman sounds alarm.

CalOptima Health to Enroll Marketing Firm

Tue., Jul. 15, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

CalOptimaCalOptima Health, which offers insurance programs for low-income children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities, is looking for a firm to handle its marketing and advertising efforts.

Forward Global Reps Vaping Trade Group

Tue., Jul. 15, 2025

By Kevin McCauley

VTAForward Global represents the Vapor Technology Association as the trade group launches a $1M cable TV and digital ad campaign urging president Trump to live up to his campaign promise to save the flavored vaping industry.