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ICR, in partnership with Nasdaq and scientific consulting firm CTEH, is hosting the first installment of “Reopening the Workplace,” a webcast series aimed at helping companies negotiate the varying regulatory compliance and employee safety rules and protocols that will come with the gradual reopening of businesses across the country. The series gets underway on May 21 at 12 p.m. EDT. Moderated by CorpGov, an online platform that reports on and analyzes corporate governance issues, it will address such topics as best practices on social distancing, policies regarding employee use of personal protective equipment, remote work considerations, and cleaning and disinfecting practices. In addition to ICR managing partner Anton Nicholas, participants are set to include Nasdaq SVP and global head of real estate, facilities & security Raymond Mays; CTEH senior industrial hygienist David Watts and CorpGov editor-in-chief John Jannarone. To register, click here.
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Ketner Group Communications has launched “KG Connects,” a series of hour-long Zoom webinars that bring together influencers, industry experts and media to discuss trends and best practices in marketing and PR. Previous speakers have included Joe Skorupa of RIS News, retail influencer Steve Dennis and the founders of survey-research consultancy Researchscape. Upcoming topics are set to include How to Encourage Better Choices in Your Team, Understanding the Mechanics of Broadcast Media and Five Steps to B2B Podcasting. Ketner hosts the webinars the last Friday of every month from 9 to 10 a.m CT. For more information, or to register, click here.
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New York Women in Communciations is hosting its second #WomenHeard virtual event on May 21 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The “President’s Perspective: Leading in Extraordinary Times” will feature a panel of women executives including current NYWICI president Judith Harrison, who is also SVP, diversity & inclusion at Weber Shandwick, as well as former NYWICI presidents including Kaplow Communications founder and CEO Liz Kaplow, AMC Networks president of advertising sales and partnerships Kim Kelleher and Denstu Aegis Network CEO Jacki Kelley. Moderated by NYWICI president-elect Ashley Miles, the panelists will share their perspectives on how to lead during today’s climate and best crisis leadership strategies. To register for the event, click here.
Ruder Finn launches rf.StoryLab, a creative incubator that merges generative AI tools with human-powered creative vision... Do It On, a Lisbon-based marketing and communication agency, joins INT. Agencies, an international collective of independent full-service agencies with a presence across five continents... The Public Relations Society of America releases “AI Prompting 101: A ‘Start Here’ Guide for Professional Communicators,” a resource offering practical, structured guidance to help communications pros integrate generative AI tools into their daily work.
PKPR, a New York-based boutique shop, launches a book publicity division focused on nonfiction authors... Palantir Technologies and Stagwell form a partnership to create an AI-driven platform for marketers... The Conference Board is presenting a Nov. 18-19 event at the Brooklyn Marriott that will look at the priorities, challenges and opportunities facing AI decision-makers today.
Gregory FCA is marking its 35th anniversary with a comprehensive rebrand... Madden Media, a Tucson-based agency, teams with Denver-based Karsh Hagan... Jasper, an AI content automation platform, launches Jasper Grid, an interface that allows marketing teams to create and orchestrate content across a range of channels, audiences and regions.
Sommerfield Communications, a corporate, financial, and crisis shop that was acquired by Allison Worldwide in early 2021, re-launches as an independently owned firm... D S Simon Media launches a broadcast media tour designed to enhance Generative Engine Optimization... The Public Relations Society of America’s ICON 2025 Conference brought together close to 2,100 in DC from Oct. 28-30.
CorpBridge Advisors is launched by Bob Christie (Brunswick and Alibaba Group veteran) and Russ Rubino (Nasdaq and Intercontinental Exchange/NYSE alum)... Golin marked its 30th anniversary in Miami with an Oct. 23 gathering that celebrated its new outpost in Coral Gables... The Notability Company debuted at the PRSA annual ICON Conference in Washington.
