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NYC PR Firms Largest Slice of O'Dwyer's Rankings

Tue., Apr. 9, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

Pizza sliceNew York City PR firms make up the largest slice of O'Dwyer's 147 firm overall ranking with 33 of 40 in the New York/New Jersey area either calling Manhattan their home or having a presence there.

Commentary

Chase Chief Dimon Pens PR Masterpiece

Tue., Apr. 9, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Jamie DimonJPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon's "letter to shareholders" is a must-read for PR people and others interested in fixing America and living up to its potential... Get ready for the PPE shortage when the next pandemic hits... Nixing Netanyahu. Gaza carnage turns US opinion against Israel's prime minister.

Baretz+Brunelle Hires Ex-Dentons US CEO

Tue., Apr. 9, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Mike McNamaraMike McNamara, the former US CEO of Dentons, has joined Baretz+Brunelle, which serves the legal economy, as its first CEO.

APCO Promotes Saudi Arabia Tourism

Tue., Apr. 9, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

SaudiAPCO has signed on to promote this month’s visit of Ahmed Al Khateeb, head of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, to the US.

Accounts in Transit: Blueprint Creative Group Lands $4.5M PA Pact from US Army

Tue., Apr. 9, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Blueprint Creative Group of Miami lands $4.5M five-year contract to provide Public Affairs Office support to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command... CIIC PR signs up Bishop Design, an interior design firm based in Dubai and Miami... Magrino adds Copper Cane Wine & Spirits... Tegan Digital is enlisted to complete a website redesign for Business Jet, a private aviation company based out of Dallas Love Field.

On the Move: 120/80 Goes With Grates

Tue., Apr. 9, 2024

By Steve Barnes

GAry Grates120/80 GROUP names Real Chemistry, GCI and Edelman alum Gary Grates president... Luminate, a London firm focused on the infrastructure and energy sectors, brings on Daniel Fryd as a director... 1440, a daily newsletter “designed to be read in under five minutes,” brings on Michelle Denhart as VP of strategy and brand.

Oregon City Needs DMO Assistance

Mon., Apr. 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Oregon CityOregon City, which is in the metro Portland area, is looking for proposals to help structure a standalone designation marketing organization.

Ex-Clinton Press Sec Advises CLP Strategies

Mon., Apr. 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Jennifer HanleyJennifer Hanley, who was press secretary for Senator Hillary Clinton and the Hillary for President campaign, has signed on as a senior advisor at CLP Strategies, business communications shop.

Kellanova’s Cook Drives to GM

Mon., Apr. 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

George CookGeorge Cook, who was senior director of state government affairs at Kellanova, has joined General Motors as Midwest regional director of state & local public policy.

Cornerstone Adds GOP Veteran Planning

Mon., Apr. 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

David PlanningCornerstone Government Affairs has added David Planning, who was floor director for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, to its federal government lobbying team.

Accounts in Transit: Three Cheers Serves Up TINCUP

Mon., Apr. 8, 2024

By Steve Barnes

TincupThree Cheers PR, an alcohol-specialist agency that is a wholly owned subsidiary of 360PR+, is named PR agency of record for TINCUP Mountain Whiskey... The Pollack Group signs up with air up, a refillable drinking system that flavors water by scent alone... Scout Labs, Pollinate and Iris Worldwide are working with Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture.

News of Firms: Crosby Enlists to Promote Organ Donation

Mon., Apr. 8, 2024

By Steve Barnes

CrosbyCrosby helps to launch a campaign to promote organ donation... Alloy, which works with tech clients, receives a significant investment from Purpose Group... Arvo Advisory sets up shop in Dallas.

Carlsbad Searches for Gov Relations Partner

Fri., Apr. 5, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

CarlsbadCarlsbad, a north San Diego County city of 115K people, is looking for a firm to provide government relations and Sacramento lobbying services.

C Street Works Shoes For Crews Chapter 11

Fri., Apr. 5, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Shoes for CrewsC Street Advisory Group is working the Chapter 11 filing of Shoes For Crews, Boca Raton, FL-based maker of slip-resistant private label footwear brands for workplaces.

Commentary

There's No Place for a Reptile Brain in PR

Fri., Apr. 5, 2024

By Bill Huey

Bill HueyLSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey’s attacks on a Washington Post profile as a "hit piece," before it was even published, caught the attention of five million people—a far bigger number than the readers of the paywalled article.

On the Move: Finn Partners Adds Kiely

Fri., Apr. 5, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Kathy KielyFINN Partners brings on Ad Club of New England veteran Kathy Kiely as senior partner... Instawork hires Ashwin Somakumar as VP of marketing... Glassbox, which develops digital experience analytics for web and mobile applications, appoints Michelle Suzuki as CMO.

Accounts in Transit: 360viewPR Lands Tahiti Tourisme

Fri., Apr. 5, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Tahiti360viewPR lands US PR duties for Tahiti Tourisme... 5W Public Relations is named PR AOR for luxury hotel NH Collection Dubai The Palm... PAN Communications is partnering with Vercara, a cloud-based services provider that was formerly named Neustar Security Services... Trevelino/Keller signs on to support Barnacle Parking.

News of Firms: Bospar Study Says Remote Workers Lead Green Wave

Fri., Apr. 5, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Bospar Earth Day SurveyIn Bospar’s just-released Earth Day Survey, nearly every respondent who works from home (95 percent) says that the switch to remote working has led to a more eco-friendly lifestyle... Warner Bros. vets launch Trifecta PR, which works with clients in film, television, consumer brands and corporate communications... Golin announces new details about its partnership with AutonomyWorks, a company that employs individuals with autism.