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Clarity launches global partner agency network, Clarity Connections. Soft-launched in Q4 2020, Clarity Connections has signed on 30 independent agencies worldwide as members, and has commenced several joint campaigns. Clients are able to access the network’s services through either an always-on model with a hub-and-spoke approach or on an as-needed basis. Clarity says that the launch of the network expands its global reach, with partners on the ground across continental Europe, APAC, the Middle East and Latin America. “Companies are increasingly looking for an agency that can combine global reach and thinking with the adaptability and agility of a nimble, on-the-ground team,” said Clarity global COO Alex MacLaverty. “With Clarity Connections, we are able to provide this to clients, providing best in class services and localized expertise worldwide.”
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Greenbrier, a consulting firm with offices in Denver, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., has just published the first issue of Greenbrier magazine. “The magazine dives into the biggest scandals of our time and offers our team's expert insights, perspectives, and best practices on all things crisis communications and management,” said managing editor Georgina Beven. The agency plans to distribute the magazine on an annual basis. Greenbrier is targeted at an audience that includes c-suite and communications execs as well as VC firms that support startup companies. The Messina Group CEO Jim Messina, who ran President Obama’s 2012 re-election and served as deputy chief of staff in the Obama White House, is editor-in-chief of the magazine. For more information or to receive a copy of the magazine, email [email protected].
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Silverline Communications, which specializes in cleantech and climate communications, is partnering with the Clean Energy Leadership Institute on fellowship programs operating in Washington, D.C.; San Francisco; New York City and Chicago. The fellowships are focused on developing diverse talent. “To tell the story of this transformational industry, we need to create and nurture the next generation of storytellers,” said Silverline founder and CEO Laura Taylor. “The goal of our partnership with CELI is to develop this expertise throughout the industry.” Over the last six years, CELI has trained over 500 emerging leaders across more than 250 organizations through their Fellowship program and an additional 1,000+ students and professionals through educational programming.
Page launches the Polansky Future Leaders Fund, which was established through a gift from 2025 Page Hall of Fame inductee and former Weber Shandwick Global CEO Andy Polansky... Ruder Finn reintroduces its website, ruderfinn.com, which will now feature a large language model (LLM) as its primary user interface... Higher Plane Media is launched by former Sloane & Company CEO Darren Brandt.
Champion, which specializes in restaurant, franchise and consumer brands, opens a Miami office, adding to its operations in Dallas and Los Angeles... Violet PR, a Montclair, NJ-based firm that focuses on economic development, commercial real estate and place branding, opens a second office on Park Avenue South in New York... Inflection Point, a founder-led, senior growth systems partner for startups and growth-stage businesses, launches... PRSA announces the recipients of its inaugural Women of Impact Awards. Honorees honorees were recognized during the PRSA Women of Impact Summit & Awards at the Union League Club of Chicago.
FleishmanHillard is shuttering its 20-member Dublin office as Omnicom Public Relations reorganizes its global operations... Vested acquires Watermark, a D.C.-based public affairs and special situations firm.... Matter earns two Pinnacle Awards 2026 Marketing & Communications honors for its clients.
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Ripley PR is named a silver winner in the TITAN American Business Awards’ Outstanding PR Campaign category... Excellera, a corporate-advisory firm, came in at number one in deal count, as well as fourth in deal value, in Mergermarket’s list of top EMEA firms... Thunderly is telling the stories of military veterans who transferred the discipline, organization and leadership skills developed in service to their country into successful post-military careers as franchise business owners, as part of its year-long "American Dreamers: The Stories of Franchising" effort.
