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FGS Global Paves Way for Japan PM's DC Trip

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Fumio KishidaFGS Global has signed on to provide strategic communications to the office of Japan’s prime minister in advance of Kishida Fumio’s visit to the US next month.

Kekst CNC, Goldin Work Grant Thornton Deal

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Grant ThorntonKekst CNC represents Grant Thornton as it sells a majority stake in its US arm to New Mountain Capital, which relies on Goldin Solutions, in what is billed as the largest PE investment in the accounting and advisory sector.

News of Firms: Morrow Sodali Opens Research Unit for EMEA Region

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Claire LaveryMorrow Sodali launches a research practice for the EMEA region. The new division, based in London, will be led by Claire Lavery...Maverick Public Relations, which is based in Denver and specializes in the sustainable technology, clean energy, biotech, agribusiness, and cannabis sectors, opens a New York office....Voxus PR, a B2B technology marketing agency, expands its content creation services.

On the Move: Optimal Blue Names Holtz CMO

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Sara HoltzOptimal Blue, which facilitates transactions among mortgage market participants, names Sara Holtz as CMO... OnsiteIQ, a cloud-based real estate service, hires Andrea Neiman as VP of marketing... Caleres, which has a portfolio of footwear brands, brings on Liz Dunn as SVP of corporate development and strategic communications.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Steve Hirsch

Fri., Mar. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Steve Hirsch, CEO & Co-Founder, Hirsch Leatherwood
Steve Hirsch, CEO and co-founder of Hirsch Leatherwood, talks with Doug Simon about the importance of top-of-funnel content marketplace education on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

Signal Group Regains Independence

Thu., Mar. 14, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Blake AndroffSignal Group CEO Blake Androff has purchased the Washington-based public affairs shop from Wiley Rein law firm, which had been its owner since 2014.

Putting TikTok Out of its PR Misery

Thu., Mar. 14, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

MnuchFormer Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin swoops in to put TikTok out of its PR misery... WPP calls for executive reinforcements as Burson debut nears... Tricky Dick had a "secret plan" to end the Vietnam war and the Mango Mussolini has a "detailed plan" to surrender Ukraine... Trump promises to "drill baby drill" but greatest environmental president since Teddy Roosevelt got the job done... Enterprise Ireland uses Saint Patrick's Day hook to showcase investments in the US.

On the Move: Mark Allen Hires People Mag Vet Julie Farin

Thu., Mar. 14, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Julie FarinMark Allen & Co. hires People magazine PR veteran Julie Farin as director of media relations... Current Global appoints former Ogilvy partner, group creative director Jeff Leaf as executive creative director... Seabourn Cruise Line hires Mike Fulkerson as VP and chief marketing officer.

NYS Seeks PR to Promote Climate Act

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

NYSERDAThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority wants PR proposals to build awareness and support for the Climate Leadership Community and Protection Act.

Public Policy Holding Co. Posts 24% Growth

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

PPHCPublic Policy Holding Company registered 24.1 percent growth to a record $135M during the past year, which included the results of the March 1 acquisition of Multistate Assocs.

Reporters Step Up (A Bit) Use of AI

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Muck RackAI may still be viewed with a wary eye by most media pros, but its use is growing, according to a new study from Muck Rack.

Embracing 'Food is Medicine'

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Maya Maroto

Maya MaroloStrategic communications strategies for success in the growing “food is medicine” movement.

Blue Star Guides VZ Opposition Party 

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

VenezuelaBlue Star Strategies is working to boost the US visibility of a Venezuelan opposition political party ahead of the July 28 presidential elections.

On the Move: Mindtickle Hires Jenkins for CMO Slot

Wed., Mar. 13, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Joan JenkinsMindtickle, a revenue productivity platform, appoints Joan Jenkins, veteran of Oracle and Cisco, as CMO... Barge Design Solutions, an engineering and architecture firm, ups Erika Booker to CMO... Lam Research, which makes products for semiconductor manufacturing, promotes Steve Fine to CCO... Fobi AI brings on Bruce Cleland as VP of marketing.