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BGR Group has landed a one-year contract worth $720K from Panama for government affairs and PR services.
The pact went into effect Nov. 7.
DC-based BGR will conduct outreach to US media, government officials and non-governmental groups.
Maya Seiden, who heads BGR’s international and trade practice, heads the Panama account.
She is assisted by Lester Munson, international & trade principal, and Frank Ahrens, public relations principal.
BGR’s work for Panama is as a subcontractor for Allen & Overy LLP.
Havas Media Germany has hired Piro Inc. to further the digital push of the Israel Government Advertising Agency to sway US public opinion.
Hogan Lovells has signed a $100K monthly pact to represent Venezuela’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, and its Washington embassy.
Liberia has agreed to pay a $100K monthly retainer to Ballard Partners for counsel on how to improve its relations with the US.
Romania has signed a $565K monthly contract with Eversheds Sutherland for strategic counsel and government relations activities.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office has enlisted Checkmate Government Relations for strategic counsel under a six-month pact worth $300K.
