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Dolphin Entertainment creates a new marketing, consulting and communications agency focused on developing and marketing blockchain, metaverse and Web3 projects and initiatives. The new agency will absorb Dophin's NFT division (announced in March 2021) and provide expanded service offerings to the more than two dozen active Web3 projects and partners on Dolphin companies' rosters. Those services include NFT/crypto influencer relations, Web3 development, NFT minting protocols, partnership acquisition, paid amplification and non-traditional media relations. The yet-to-be named agency will also play a strategic leadership role in Dolphin's upcoming NFT programs.
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ASTRSK PR has launched the search for its fifth annual pro bono public relations client. The winner of the contest will receive one year of free public relations services from the agency, valued at over $200,000. To qualify for consideration, applicants must be early-stage consumer-facing startups with less than $1.5 million in funding that are BIPOC, APPI, LGBTQIA+ and/or female-founded. Winners are selected by a panel of journalists, industry experts and the ASTRSK team. This year’s judges include: MaC Venture Capital fouding managing partner Marlon Nicholas, Mic editor-in-chief Shante Cosmé and Refinery 29 editor Hannah Rimm. Those interested in entering can apply here—applications are open through Feb. 18 at 11:59PM EST.
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TruePoint Communications introduces its Work Readiness Program, a six-week training program designed to serve first-generation college students, predominantly those who are Black, Latino/Hispanic and Asian. The curriculum covers resume writing, interviewing and soft skills and hybrid working norms, among other topics. Upon completing of the program, students will earn a digital certificate, and TruePoint will include them in a job placement program. Employers can sign up for notifications when young professionals complete the program. Registration is open now for the first Work Readiness Program, which runs on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. CST from Feb. 2 through March 9. Universities and colleges may also sign up to receive a custom Work Readiness Program for their students.
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Caryl Communications transfers its ownership to long-time team member Sandy Crisafulli, who most recently served as the firm’s chief operating officer. Caryl Bixon-Gordon, who founded the agency in 1984, is retiring. The company, which recently established a new headquarters address in Hoboken, NJ, provides services including communication strategy, public relations services, media relations, digital marketing support and crisis communications.
FINN Partners opens an office in Minneapolis, its fifth location in the Midwest and its 39th worldwide... AMP3 PR hosts its annual Gifting Suite and Media Lounge in conjunction with New York Fashion Week... Curious Plot, which works with clients in the agriculture, food and companion animal industries, is accepting applications for its 2026 Seed to Succeed pro bono program.
IPREX names Big Picture PR in San Francisco, Precision Strategies in Washington, D.C., and Tiny Mighty Communications in Nashville as its first Americas Partner Cohort... Highwire launches AcroAnswers, a proprietary AI visibility platform... Big Red Oak and Naer Communications, a Calgary-based firm, form a partnership providing integrated communications and marketing services to clean energy companies and organizations across Canada.
Matter launches its Review Visibility Management service to address a shift in how companies across verticals earn trust online... A Queens school is putting out the message about Sept. 12, 2001 when people came together to help, comfort, rebuild and unite... Directive expands its Directive Communications division, which will bring PR, organic social, influencer marketing and paid social together under one integrated organization.
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.
