Ruder Finn - What's Next

PR News & Commentary

Last Updated: Thu., May 9, 2024 @ 5:15 pm


Return to Latest News

MZ Group Pilots Horizon Aircraft's SPAC Deal

Fri., Jan. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

HorizonMZ Group handled Horizon Aircraft, which is developing one of the world’s first hybrid electric vertical takeover and landing aircraft, as it completed the merger with Pono Capital Three SPAC on Jan. 12.

Key Biscayne, FL Floats PR PRF

Fri., Jan. 12, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

Key BiscayneThe Village of Key Biscayne, Florida is looking for an agency that can create a refreshed brand and implement a strategic communications action plan.

Kindness as the Ultimate PR Initiative

Fri., Jan. 12, 2024

By Stuart Muszynski

Stuart MuszynskiCan public relations help counteract the dissension fostered by the power of digital platforms to spread hate, fear and confusion?

News of Firms: Milldam PR Launches Data Center Service Practice

Fri., Jan. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

MilldamMilldam Public Relations launches Data Center Community Relations Service for digital infrastructure companies... Dukas Linden Public Relations plays key role in the SEC’s long-awaited approval for spot Bitcoin ETFs... Sharon Merrill Advisors, a strategic communications and investor relations firm, launches Investor Day Concierge.

On the Move: Newsmaker Marketing Taps Greenough's Robbins as President

Fri., Jan. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Rachel RobbinsNewsmaker Marketing, a Boston-based PR and social media company, hires Greenough SVP Rachel Robbins as president... CharterUP, charter bus marketplace, names Denis Scott as CMO... Nahigian Strategies hires Kara Brooks as VP of communications and Andres Mancini as VP of brand and creative strategy... Relentless Awareness of Albany promotes Mike Allen and Melissa Kees to VP.

State Dept. Vet Ghori-Ahmad to Lead APCO’s PA Push

Thu., Jan. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Safiya Ghori-AhmadSafiya Ghori-Ahmad, who served as special advisor on Pakistan and Afghanistan for Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and John Kerry, has signed as senior director and global PA lead at APCO Worldwide’s Washington office.

Oroville, CA Seeks Marketing Consultant

Thu., Jan. 11, 2024

By Jon Gingerich

City of OrovilleThe home to the Oroville Dam is looking for a PR firm that can implement a series of marketing goals and strategies pertaining to economic development, tourism and community development.

Media Maneuvers: LAT's Merida Exits

Thu., Jan. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Kevin MeridaLos Angeles Times editor Kevin Merida is exiting, effective Jan. 11... News Corp brings on Arthur Bochner, who most recently served as VP, strategic communications at the Walt Disney Company, as chief communications officer and EVP following the retirement later this year of Jim Kennedy... Hearst Magazines names Lindsay Horrigan SVP, consumer growth officer, a new position at the company.

Joele Frank Handles Southwestern Energy's Deal

Thu., Jan. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

SouthwesternJoele Frank handles Southwestern Energy Co. as its agrees to merge with Chesapeake Energy Corp in an all-stock deal valued at $7.4B that creates the largest natural gas producer in the US.

On the Move: Gilley Takes Over as Clarity CEO

Thu., Jan. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Rachel GilleyClarity tabs chief client officer Rachel Gilley to succeed departing CEO Sami McCabe... Relevance International brings on Jessica Abercrombie, Marynia Kruk and Kirsty Gallagher as VPs... TrailRunner International hires Anan Ibrahim and Christoph Diesch as directors in its UAE office... nVent Electric, a provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, hires Martha Claire Bennett as EVP and CMO.

News of Firms: Stagwell Connects with MNTN

Thu., Jan. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

MNTNStagwell is partnering with connected TV advertising company MNTN... Hill & Knowlton introduces the H&K Academy, a training concept designed to upskill communications professionals... Thompson & Co. Public Relations teams with Blueprint Alaska to combine Thompson's PR capabilities with Blueprint's advocacy savvy.

Subject Matter+Kivvit Rebrands as Avoq

Wed., Jan. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

AvoqSubject Matter+Kivvit, which joined forces in May, has rebranded as Avoq, an integrated shop with more than 200 professionals in Washington, New York, Asbury Park (NJ), Miami and Chicago.