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The Bliss Group introduces Bliss Impact; an offering focused on providing counsel, campaign management and collaboration for clients who want to align their strategic priorities and sustainable programs with societal change. Bliss Impact will work with clients to launch and manage purpose-driven initiatives in such sectors as environmental protection, DE&I, reputation, investing and social engagement. “We believe that by collaborating with our clients to implement meaningful and inspiring programs we can, together, bring to bear a global society that is equitable, thoughtful and deliberately impactful,” said The Bliss Group CEO Bob Pearson and managing partners Michael Roth and Cortney Stapleton in a joint statement announcing Bliss Impact’s formation.
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H Code starts up A Code, a digital media solutions platform focused on the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Former HubSpot marketing leader Sunny Chen has been appointed to lead the company as A Code’s product marketing manager. The platform’s offerings include A Code Intelligence Center, which leverages data-driven and quantitative approaches to understanding the Asian media landscape; A Code Content Studio, which will create culturally connected campaigns that drive brand stories across the platform; and A Code Digital Media Solutions, an in-house creative services team. To mark its launch, A Code also releases the AAPI Digital Fact Pack (Lite Edition), a resource designed to provide the understanding of the digital lives, attitudes, preferences and purchase intentions of the AAPI community. “Our team at A Code is set on building Asian relevance in U.S. culture to initiate a resonance through digital media solutions where the community and audiences are authentically represented,” said Chen.
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Edelman launches Edelman Smithfield in Canada, a dedicated financial and capital markets communications boutique agency within the larger firm. Since 2015, when Edelman acquired Smithfield Consultants, it has operated its financial and capital markets communications specialty in London as Edelman Smithfield. Edelman Smithfield in Canada will be led by Edelman EVP, Toronto David Ryan as managing director. Nina Godard, who led Edelman’s financial communications specialty in Canada prior to the launch of Edelman Smithfield, will serve as vice president. “Edelman Smithfield in Canada will be led by experienced Canadian financial communications practitioners ensuring we bring depth and specialization to help our clients reach their objectives,” said Edelman global managing director, financial communications Lex Suvanto.
Praytell expands its Influence Department—which unites media, creators and social under one team... LRJ PR & Communications and Canopy Brand Group form an alliance that the firms say will bridge the operational divide between high-end brand design and strategic public relations... Twin Minds Media, Hispanic market specialist, increases the scope of its services in an effort to help brands build deeper connections with audiences through culture, storytelling, media and experiences. 
The People Platform, part of Stagwell's The Marketing Cloud, rebrands as Numetrix... Zapwater Communications has earned 17 finalist honors across two PR competitions: eight at the 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards, presented by the Publicity Club of Chicago, and nine at the 2026 PRSA Chicago Skyline Awards.. The Florida Public Relations Association presented 122 awards to individuals and teams from across the state at its 69th annual Golden Image and 3rd Annual Pinnacle Awards gala.
The Motion Agency acquires Vehr Communications, a Cincinnati-based strategic communications firm, effective Oct. 1... Lyceus Group, which specializes in financial services, is named a finalist for Public Relations Campaign at the 2026 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards... IPSY, a curated beauty membership platform, launches IPSY Marketing Solutions, a full-funnel marketing and sales acceleration engine. 
Fire on the Hill, which has offices in London, Manchester, New York and Paris, is providing pro bono communications support to the Intergenerational Foundation, the UK's leading authority on intergenerational fairness... The PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards Gala on Sept. 17 will have Gio Benitez, co-anchor of the weekend edition of “Good Morning America” and ABC News transportation correspondent, serving as emcee... CasePR, a boutique litigation communications firm, launches in Portland, OR.
inFocus, which works with entertainment, media and innovation brands in the US Hispanic market and Latin America, expands into Mexico... Modern Currency Public Relations, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2027, launches an AI visibility & generative engine optimization practice... Adfactors PR, India’s largest reputation and critical issues advisory, acquires Australian communication consultancy SenateSHJ.
