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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.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Paddi Hurley

Fri., Apr. 5, 2024

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Paddi Hurley, Mng. Dir. of Health, Allison
Allison managing director of health Paddi Hurley talks with Doug Simon about the keys to developing effective healthcare communications campaigns on the latest "PR's Top Pros Talk" video interview.

Freedom Solar Plugs Into French/West/Vaughan

Thu., Apr. 4, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Freedom SolarFreedom Solar Power has handed PR and social media AOR duties to French/West/Vaughan as the Austin-based renewable energy company expands its footprint across the US.

Commentary

Musk Matters to Trump's Media Company

Thu., Apr. 4, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Elon MuskTrump Media & Technology Group sees Elon Musk's X as an option for those who want the free expression promised by Truth Social but without Donald Trump, owner of 57.3 percent of TMTG... Chalk one up for "anti-woke warrior" governor Greg Abbott as University of Texas lays off 60 DEI-related staffers... Five percent of Americans see the US as its own worst enemy, according to Gallup.

How PR Influences Consumer Spending

Thu., Apr. 4, 2024

By Ronn Torossian

Ronn TorossianSuccessful consumer PR campaigns go beyond promotion. They craft a gripping brand narrative, showcasing a product's values, mission, and dedication to social responsibility.

OR Seeks to End Abuse of Older LGBTQIA2S+ People

Wed., Apr. 3, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

OregonOregon is looking for a firm to conduct a communications campaign to raise awareness of reporting abuse of adults 65+ who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, and to recruit workers to provide support services to home-bound Medicaid recipients.

Commentary

Missing in Action

Wed., Apr. 3, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

2024 RankingsNine of the Top 100 firms that participated in O'Dwyer's rankings last year apparently threw in the towel for the 2024 scorecard. Seven other firms also went AWOL.

Applying Attorney-Client Privilege to PR & Comms

Wed., Apr. 3, 2024

By Daniel Finnegan, Jennifer Klausner, Michael Lasky

(L to R) Daniel Finnegan, Jennifer Klausner & Michael LaskyPR firms need to be mindful of ways their work product may be protected by the attorney-client privilege whenever working with a client’s internal legal team or its external legal counsel.

On the Move: Racepoint Recruits Palladino

Wed., Apr. 3, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Amy PalladinoRacepoint Global brings on Amy Palladino to oversee its newly launched RPG Prism employee communications and change management services as EVP, strategic services... Vail Resorts names Courtney Goldstein as EVP and CMO, effective April 29... The Harkey Group, a Phoenix-based holding company of agencies, promotes Meagan Jackman to president.

News of Accounts: BMF Adds The Carlyle Hotel

Wed., Apr. 3, 2024

By Steve Barnes

CarlyleBMF picks up New York’s The Carlyle, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, CA; and The Ritz Carlton, San Francisco... Kiterocket wins Flux, a global provider of decentralized cloud infrastructure... BizCom Associates adds computer science, coding and robotics franchise iCode.

Santa Clara Seeks PR for HMO

Tue., Apr. 2, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Santa ClaraSanta Clara, which is California’s sixth largest county, is looking for a firm to handle marketing communications for its health maintenance organization.