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| Mark McCall |
FTI Consulting’s strategic communications operation posted a 4.5 percent jump in Q1 revenues to $73.1M as it enjoyed strong demand for reputational services work.
The group increased its headcount by 16.3 percent (139 people) from a year ago to hit the 995 mark.
That aggressive hiring took a toll on the PR division’s operating income as it fell 41.5% to $8.7M due to higher compensation and SG&A outlays.
During the quarter, Mark McCall’s unit added Lauren Crawford Shaver, who worked in the Obama administration on its landmark Affordable Care Act, in Washington as a senior managing director.
Jennifer Mercer, who led strategic communications for Paladin Management Group, took the managing director post in Los Angeles.
Leonor Díaz-Córdova of the CT Group advisory signed on as managing director in the EMEA crisis and litigation communications offering.
Prosek Partners hires FTI Consulting vet David Roady to build and deepen its relationships in the corporate sector, particularly with chief communications officers and C-suite executives.
Kekst CNC handles Crestview Partners as the private equity firm acquires Tailwind Hospitality, operator of food, beverage and retail concessions in non-hub and regional airports, from Palladin Consumer Retail Partners.
FGS Global heads the list in Mergermarket’s ranking of the top PR advisors in M&A deals for 2025. Joele Frank, Brunswick Group follow.
Financial marketing is entering a new era where brands must move beyond mere storytelling and increasingly demonstrate to audiences that they’re prepared for change.
The Walt Disney Company is bringing on Benjamin Swinburne as EVP of investor relations and corporate strategy.
