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Teneo Handles CVC Capital’s IPO

Mon., Apr. 15, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

CVC CapitalTeneo is handling the initial public offering of CVC Capital Partners, one of Europe’s largest private equity firms with nearly $200B in assets under management.

Americans Grow Weary of Purpose-Driven Marketing

Mon., Apr. 15, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

USC Annenberg Center for Public RelationsA growing number of consumers, company employees and even PR professionals now think companies should dial back on ESG initiatives, according to the latest Global Communications Report from USC Annenberg.

When the Inmates Run the Asylum

Mon., Apr. 15, 2024

By Fraser Seitel

Fraser SeitelWhile employee inclusion is important for any workplace, three recent examples illustrate how staff empowerment can potentially threaten an organization.

On the Move: Global Counsel's Palombo Joins FGS Global

Mon., Apr. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Joe PalmoboFGS Global brings on Global Counsel's Joe Palombo as a partner in the firm’s London office... SJW Group, an investor-owned pure-play water and wastewater utility, names Nazan Riahei as VP of communications, a newly created role... Measurabl, an ESG tech platform for real estate, names Chris Zegal SVP of marketing

News of Firms: Buchanan Joins BCW, H&K

Mon., Apr. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

BuchananBCW and Hill & Knowlton, which will merge as of July 1 to form Burson, bring on financial communications and capital market advisory firm Buchanan Communications as part of the new unit, effective immediately... Stagwell enters into an agreement to acquire PROS Agency, a Brazil-based brand and marketing consultancy... The LAGRANT Foundation forms alumni advisory council.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Matt Kovacs

Mon., Apr. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Matt Kovacs, Pres., Blaze PR
Blaze PR president Matt Kovacs talks with Doug Simon about how organizations can get the most out of their PR budgets on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

Hermosa Beach Needs Infrastructure PR

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Hermosa BeachHermosa Beach, a bedroom community 21 miles from downtown Los Angeles, seeks a firm to provide community outreach and engagement services to support its infrastructure redevelopment push.

GOP Veteran Cooper Joins Teneo

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Rory CooperRory Cooper, a veteran Republican operative and policy specialist, has joined Teneo’s Washington office as senior managing director in its strategy & communications practice.

DCI Group Expands to NYC 

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Will FeuerWashington-based DCI Group has hired Wall Street Journal reporter Will Feuer to gain a presence in the New York market.

Accounts in Transit: Diffusion PR Wins The Folio Society

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Folio SocietyDiffusion PR picks up The Folio Society, which publishes illustrated books... 5W Public Relations hauls in connected desk company Beflo... RB Milestone Group lands IR duties for oceansix future paths, which creates products from plastic waste.

On the Move: Longacre Square Partners Names Kral COO

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Rebecca KralLongacre Square Partners appoints Rebecca Kral as its first chief operating officer... Channel V Media hires RETHINK Retail's Gabriella Bock as director of content... Brands2Life, which works with tech clients, appoints ICR alum Jack Murphy as VP.

Commentary

Tech Is Back

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Arthur SadounPublicis Groupe CEO Arthur Sadoun puts competition on notice... Macy's throws in the towel as it appoints two directors nominated by its unwanted suitor... The Profile in Wimpery Award goes to the Ford Presidential Foundation for stiffing American hero and former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

Rational 360 Irons Out Saudi Arabia Pact

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

SaudiRational 360 has ironed out its six-month $1.2M contract with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to position it as a “sophisticated global investment fund.”

MI County Seeks PR for Medical Cannabis Law

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

MonroeMonroe County plans to hire a firm to run an education, communications and outreach campaign regarding the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act.

Give Buyers a Playground

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

The Funnel is Dead, Use a Playground Instead WebinarAbandon traditional content plans focused on a linear buyer progression and instead embrace a consumer journey where no matter which direction they travel, they get what they need, stressed marketing pro Ashley Faus during O'Dwyer's webinar Apr. 2.

On the Move: Citigroup Adds Blackrock's Craddock

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Alex CraddockCitigroup is bringing on Blackrock global CMO Alex Craddock as chief marketing and content officer, a newly created role, effective next month... FINN Partners promotes David Lieberson to senior partner... Borghese, an Italian beauty brand, names Christina Citrola VP of sales, marketing and e-Commerce.