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Michael NymanMichael Nyman is exiting the co-chairman & CEO post at entertainment PR powerhouse PMK*BMC to launch Acceleration, an investment/advisory firm.
Acceleration will acquire and grow businesses via aggressive branding/marketing/media strategies.
Nyman launched Bragman Nyman Cafarelli in 1991, sold it to Interpublic in 2000 and engineered the merger with PMK in 2009.
In January, Nyman became chair of the California Film Commission to oversee the state’s $330M in incentive programs designed to retain and attract film production to the Golden State.
At PMK*BMC, Cindi Berger shared the co-chairman & CEO title with Nyman.
Brunswick Group handles Endeavor, which has launched a review of strategic alternatives at the sports and entertainment combine as CEO Ari Emanuel believes Wall Street undervalues his company.
MWWPR has been retained by SportBLX to lead communications for the launch of a platform that allows fans and investors to own shares of unique assets in sports.
DraftKings is betting on Donald Trump-connected Ballard Partners to help it achieve its economic development and regulatory relief goals in Washington. (1 reader comment)
On November 15, “Ford v Ferrari” will roar into theaters, packing a publicity boost for two great global auto brands right on the marquee. Here's a Top Ten list of films in which a brand played a starring role. (1 reader comment)
Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners has brought on Dan Berger as executive vice president and head of communications.
