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| Keith Cocozza |
Keith Cocozza, who was executive VP of marketing & communications at WarnerMedia, has signed on as senior advisor at Chartwell Strategy Group.
The 19-year veteran of Time Warner exited WarnerMedia in August as part of new CEO Jason Kilar's plan to restructure the AT&T unit.
Cocozza, who runs Inwood Consulting, also worked in the New York City mayor’s office as legislative affairs director and was public information officer for Governor Mario Cuomo
“Keith and Brandon bring a proven track record of helping organizations navigate complex public affairs and corporate communications challenges,” said Matt Epperly, Chartwell co-founder.
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| Brandon Brown |
Chartwell also recruited Democratic politico Brandon Brown, who was southern states director for Tim Ryan’s 2020 presidential run, and South Carolina deputy political director for Joe Biden’s 2007/2008 campaign, for senior advisor duty.
Brown also held institutional advancement posts at Jackson State University and Paine College, both HBCUs.
“Their experience as trusted advisors to C-suite executives and government leaders will provide tremendous value to our clients. Companies are increasingly seeking strategic counsel from battle-tested consultants who understand the intersection of business, public policy, and reputation management,” said Epperly.
The Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development enrolls Venable for government relations services.
Coinbase has hired Checkmate Government Relations, which has close ties to the Trump administration, to handle matters related to digital assets as the Senate works on the Clarity Act.
Peter Thiel-backed Palantir Technologies has added Democratic firm Ferox Strategies to its DC lobbying line-up to handle data analytics and technology issues.
Former congressmen Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Jeff Denham (R-CA) have signed on to handle the “new” TikTok on issues related to internet technology and learning-enabled platforms.
Knob Petroleum, which is based in Panama City, has retained Ballard Partners to explore opportunities in Venezuela.
