 |
FINN Partners is partnering with the Future Communicators Foundation, which is administered by The PR Trust, on a new four-year scholarship program. The Future Communicators Foundation Scholarships, which are aimed at furthering communication skills around social justice, sustainability and civil society, are also supported by fischerAppelt (Germany), SPRG (Hong Kong) and Adfactors PR (India). Each agency has committed to providing $10,000 in scholarships over the next four years. The scholarships will be available at universities selected by the funding partners and will support communications education, tools and training for young professionals, including professional development and travel to conferences. Senior undergraduates in departments and programs focused on communications, public relations, and journalism will be eligible to apply.
 |
Whyte Corporate Affairs, an independent Belgian communications agency, has been elected to partnership in PROI Worldwide. Founded in 2008, Whyte has offices in Brussels and Antwerp, as well as subsidiary businesses Twyst for consumer PR and StudioTokyo for design. The agency provides services including corporate communications, public affairs, crisis communications, and issues management to Belgium-based businesses and international firms with operations in the country. "For owners of independent communications agencies, there is something valuable gained from sharing knowledge of the management of the agency, its challenges and its opportunities," said Whyte Corporate Affairs partner Emmanuel Goedseels. "With the sizable resources of PROI, we are also looking to exchange best practices on the evolution of our business and our disciplines."
 |
MikeWorldWide launches its UK PR internship and accelerator program–LEAP (Learn, Earn and Progress). Working in partnership with youth mentoring charity Shadow to Shine, the new internship will include a mix of bootcamp-style learning, mentorship and hands-on experience, covering MWW's key practice areas: disruptive technology, brand marketing, purpose and digital. "We are really excited about this partnership and the skills and opportunities the LEAP programme will offer to prospective communications talent," said Shadow to Shine CEO Korinna Williams. Applications for LEAP are now open, with the first internship roll-out to begin in July. The program will run bi-annually, with each enrolment lasting 10-weeks and two candidates per course.
Golin launches Lighthouse 360, a service helping companies handle the human side of AI adoption... PR Boutiques International adds five new members... 24 Seven, a marketing, creative and digital talent solutions firm, acquires New York-based marketing consulting firm Markacy.
The Public Relations Global Network adds Rooster, a London-based agency, as its newest member for the United Kingdom... Spectrum Science launches Mo (short for Momentum), an AI-powered platform... Kinetic Marketing Communications, a women-owned marketing communications agency and on-demand marketing talent firm, launches its Strategic Marketing AI Framework.
Ruder Finn launches rf.StoryLab, a creative incubator that merges generative AI tools with human-powered creative vision... Do It On, a Lisbon-based marketing and communication agency, joins INT. Agencies, an international collective of independent full-service agencies with a presence across five continents... The Public Relations Society of America releases “AI Prompting 101: A ‘Start Here’ Guide for Professional Communicators,” a resource offering practical, structured guidance to help communications pros integrate generative AI tools into their daily work.
PKPR, a New York-based boutique shop, launches a book publicity division focused on nonfiction authors... Palantir Technologies and Stagwell form a partnership to create an AI-driven platform for marketers... The Conference Board is presenting a Nov. 18-19 event at the Brooklyn Marriott that will look at the priorities, challenges and opportunities facing AI decision-makers today.
Gregory FCA is marking its 35th anniversary with a comprehensive rebrand... Madden Media, a Tucson-based agency, teams with Denver-based Karsh Hagan... Jasper, an AI content automation platform, launches Jasper Grid, an interface that allows marketing teams to create and orchestrate content across a range of channels, audiences and regions.
