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Irish Wheelchair Assn. Seeks PR Support

Fri., May 19, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

IrishThe Irish Wheelchair Association, which promotes equal rights and opportunities for people with physical disabilities, is looking for a firm to handle public relations.

CEO Accessibility Vs. Empathy Is Key

Fri., May 19, 2023

By Steve Barnes

FTIAn increasing number of both employees and investors say they want CEOs to be accessible—and fewer of them put a high priority on empathy. So says a new report from FTI Consulting.

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Speaker McCarthy Throws It All Away

Fri., May 19, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Kevin McCarthyCongressman Kevin McCarthy hands control of the House to the Democrats... The Village People disco group has had it with macho man Donald Trump... Minnesota slates communications push to encourage chatter at family dinner time.

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The Bamboo Ceiling in Communications: Being an AAPI Leader

Fri., May 19, 2023

By Binna Kim

Binna KimThe so-called model minority myth often masks the issues and stereotypes that prevent AAPIs and AAPI women from being promoted into positions of leadership. Here are three ways that the communications industry can work to change that situation.

On the Move: Mercedes-Benz USA Hires Cadillac's Melody Lee

Fri., May 19, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Melody LeeMercedes-Benz USA brings on former Cadillac director, brand marketing Melody Lee as CMO, effective July 1... Verra, a nonprofit organization that sets standards for climate action and sustainable development, appoints Hillary Navarro chief communication officer... Riviera Partners names Megan Martin as VP of marketing.

United Minds Unveils Myriant

Thu., May 18, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

MyriantUnited Minds, management consultancy, has launched Myriant, a business resiliency offering to help clients deal with the challenges during this era of misinformation, polarization and geopolitical upheaval.

OSU Issues Marketing Services RFP

Thu., May 18, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma State University is looking for an agency that can provide marketing services on an as-needed basis.

The Most Important Data for Effective Crisis Response Management

Thu., May 18, 2023

By Dara Busch

Dara BuschSome businesses may focus on real-time data to inform how they mitigate a crisis, while others might use historical data to help determine the best course forward. Let’s examine the data that matters the most for effective crisis response management.

Surviving a Social Media Crisis

Thu., May 18, 2023

By Thomas Mustac

Thomas MustacThe best way to survive a social media crisis is never to get into one in the first place.

Accounts in Transit: Trust Relations Picks Up Oceanworks

Thu., May 18, 2023

By Steve Barnes

OceanworksTrust Relations picks up Oceanworks, a platform that helps brands take action against plastic pollution... Zapwater Communications is selected to lead North American media relations and marketing efforts for Singapore-based Pan Pacific Hotels Group, which has 50 hotels in 30 cities... 5W Public Relations takes on Travel Medford, the largest destination marketing organization in southern Oregon.

Dream Big, But Be Realistic

Thu., May 18, 2023

By Ken Jacobs

Olita Mills"Be impractical about what you can achieve and practical about how you get there," says Olita Mills, president of PR agency LaFORCE. Growing up, Mills learned from her father to dream big, but be realistic about the path. She credits this mantra for her career success.

Dubai Oil Trader Taps Mercury PA

Wed., May 17, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Coral EnergyCoral Energy, a Dubai-based oil trader and storage company that has been buying discounted and sanctioned Russian crude oil, has hired Mercury Public Affairs for Washington representation.

Jasper Joins SKDK

Wed., May 17, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

SKDKStagwell’s SKDK has acquired Jasper Advisors, which was founded in September 2022 by Brunswick Group veterans David Sutphen and Julie Andreeff Jensen.

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DeSantis Unleashes Latest Publicity Stunt

Wed., May 17, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Ron DeSantisFlorida strongman Ron DeSantis is dispatching his army to the Mexican border. It’s the latest desperate publicity stunt to boost his sagging poll numbers... Matthew Myers, who "played a central role in one of the greatest public health achievements of our time" is stepping down... Pernod Ricard, the world's No. 2 liquor marketer, faces pressure and nixes plan to return to Russia.