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Vaughan Drops Out of NYC's DOE

Mon., Jul. 10, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Michael VaughanMichael Vaughan has resigned his job as chief of communications for New York City’s Board of Education.

Promoting Authentic Travel Experiences in a Virtual World

Mon., Jul. 10, 2023

By Jennifer Hawkins

Jennifer hawkinsWhile artificial intelligence can increase efficiency and improve various aspects of our lives, it will never be able to replicate our ability to share the powerful and transformative experience of travel.

Puerto Rico Posts Travel PR RFP

Fri., Jul. 7, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Puerto RicoDiscover Puerto Rico is looking for a public relations agency that can support all of the destination marketing organization’s PR, talent/influencer and earned media efforts.

The Alabama ABLE Savings Plan

Fri., Jul. 7, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Alabama ABLE Savings PlanThe Yellowhammer State is looking for an agency that can provide creative and media tactics to grow Alabama’s ABLE plan for individuals with disabilities.

PR's Top Pros Talk: Mitch Germann

Fri., Jul. 7, 2023

By Steve Barnes

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Mitch Germann, Global Mag. Dir. of Retail, Sports & Lifestyle for FleishmanHillard
FleishmanHillard global managing director of retail, sports and lifestyle Mitch Germann talks with Doug Simon about how brands can get the most out a sports marketing partnership.

On the Move: BCW Nabs Edelman's Hall for Corporate & Public Affairs Spot

Fri., Jul. 7, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Ross HallBCW names Edelman’s Ross Hall as head of corporate and public affairs, Europe & Africa... Hill+Knowlton Strategies brings on DK Bartley as global chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, and Desirée Davis Stolar as global head of talent management and employee experience... JConnelly hires Ryan Hughes as assistant VP... The University of Arizona names Brad Bohlander senior vice president and chief communications and marketing officer, effective Sept. 5.

Albany, OR Issues Tourism Promotion RFP

Thu., Jul. 6, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Albany, OregonAlbany, Oregon is looking for an agency that can serve as the city’s destination marketing and management organization

Media Maneuvers: Irish Voice Axes Print Edition

Thu., Jul. 6, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Irish VoiceThe Irish Voice, a New York-based newspaper that focuses on news and stories from an Irish-American perspective, put out its last print edition on July 5... Canada's federal government plans to pull all its advertising from Facebook and Instagram... Threads, Instagram's bid to unseat Twitter, goes live.

Kekst Works Palladium's NAP Acquisition

Thu., Jul. 6, 2023

By Steve Barnes

PalladiumKekst CNC reps Palladium Equity Partners and its joint venture affiliate, Palladium Heritage, on the acquisition of National Auto Parts, USA;, NAP San Diego; and National Auto Parts-Oakland to form Collision Auto Parts, a platform serving customers in the automotive aftermarket collision repair sector.

News of Firms: Avenue Z Network Acquires Bevel

Thu., Jul. 6, 2023

By Steve Barnes

BevelThe Avenue Z Network, launched in June by iCrossing founder Jeffrey Herzog, acquires Bevel, a communications consultancy for tech and venture capital... PAN Communications announces new services in conjunction with the firm's brand-to-demand marketing strategy and approach... ICR releases its July 2023 SPAC Market Update & Outlook report, which shows a slowdown in SPAC activity during Q2 2023.

The Tired Trend of the 'Anti-Woke' Brand

Wed., Jul. 5, 2023

By Jon Gingerich

Jon GingerichCelebrities, brands and media personalities are now cashing in on the recent public backlash to "wokeness," which has become the latest—and dumbest—development this year in our ongoing culture wars.

Accounts in Transit: Marino Scoops Up Fabbri

Wed., Jul. 5, 2023

By Steve Barnes

FabbriMarino adds Fabbri, which produces Italian Amarena cherries, strawberries and ginger immersed in all-natural syrup, to its roster of consumer food brands... SourceCode Communications is chosen as US communications agency of record for Elfster, an online community for gift giving, wish lists, and secret santa gift exchanges... On Ideas is selected as agency of record by Chiles Hospitality.

On the Move: Con Ed's Kimball Takes Gov Relations Post at NYU

Wed., Jul. 5, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Kyle KimballNYU hires Con Ed's Kyle Kimball, former president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, to serve as VP of government relations and community engagement, effective Aug. 1... Muck Rack names Lisa Landa as its first chief marketing officer... Rivian Automotive, which designs, develops and manufactures electric vehicles and accessories, brings on Meta VP of executive & product communications Sarah O'Brien as chief communications officer.

Commentary

Supremes Give Jolt to 'Sleepy Joe'

Fri., Jun. 30, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

SupremesThe Supreme Court's conservative decisions on affirmative action, student loan debt relief and gay rights will pave the way to a Democratic blowout in 2024... Kudos for Mike Pence for surprise trip to Ukraine despite slipping GOP support for embattled country.