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Prosek Partners launches an investor relations environmental, social and governance advisory services offering in partnership with strategic sustainable finance consultancy Blue Dot Capital. Prosek acquired a stake in Blue Dot in 2021. The offering, which targets public and late-stage companies, will be led within Prosek by Alex Jorgensen and Alex Straus. Jorgensen worked with Temasek Management Services, Stewardship Asia Centre, the Singapore Exchange and the Monetary Authority of Singapore to develop the inaugural stewardship code for institutional investors in the market in 2014. Straus was foundational in developing an ESG offering at Real Chemistry prior to joining Prosek in 2021. Blue Dot's work on the offering will be led by director Chris Miller. "This new offering from Prosek and Blue Dot combines best-in-class counsel from the lenses of IR and ESG to help clients align ESG policies and programs to investor priorities and create ESG narratives that resonate with the investment community," said Jorgensen.
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BHM Research & Intelligence is expanding the scope of its annual report on Nigeria's public relations and communications sector to cover all of Africa, adding 53 countries. The company says this will be the first report catering exclusively to the PR and communications industry in Africa. The report is being compiled in partnership with organizations including the Public Relations and Communications Association, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, CIPR International and Africa Communications Week, with other partners to be announced. BHM cites a report from the Economist that predicts Africa's total population will reach nearly 2.5 billion by 2050, with the world's largest under-25 workforce. "We hope the Africa PR and Communications report will quickly become the authoritative voice in the industry, providing insights, data, and useful information for those working here, as well as everyone outside looking in," said BHM founder Ayeni Adekunle.
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George P. Johnson, events company, acquires German-based boutique design and experience design studio The Sane Company. The acquisition is intended to show the strength of GPJ's commitment to the German and European markets while also doubling down on the firm's expansion. The firms have previously worked together on accounts, projects and pitches for clients including Bosch, MINI and Porsche. Founded in 2015, The Sane Company specializes in areas including event and exhibition design, architectural planning, motion design and storytelling. "Welcoming the immensely talented group from The Sane Company into GPJ's global network of creative minds and studios will allow us to deliver on even more creativity and strategy when planning events in Germany, Europe and beyond," said GPK chief executive officer Chris Meyer.
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.
