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Melius Communication, a cooperative venture between Stanton Communications and Buenos Aires-based Minerba Communication, sets up shop in Miami. It will also operate from the founding agencies’ existing offices in the U.S. and Latin America. The new, independent firm will be equally owned by both agencies and will serve clients with business interests in North, Central and South America. Stanton Communications CEO Peter Stanton and Minerba founder Patricia Santa-Marina will serve as founding partners, with Lori Russo, Marcia Mendez-Knaudt and Emily Wenstrom coming on board as managing partners. “Companies across the region need a consistent level of service, focus on cultural nuances, and better attention to detail” said Santa-Marina. “We named our new agency using the Latin word for Better – Melius.”
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The Public Relations Global Network adds Finland-based Ellun Kanat Oy, bringing its number of member agencies to 55. Founded in 2008, the agency handles a wide range of clients from diverse industries, providing services that include brand and design, crisis communication, strategy and change management, strategic communication, public relations and social media. It employs 60 consultants and designers, serving clients that include Valmet Automotive and Wing Aviation. “Ellun Kanat showcases the creativity and dynamism of Finland’s public relations industry. Our members were impressed with the firm’s experience, expertise and talent pool,” said PRGN President Andy See.
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KCD PR unveils a revamped brand identity, which includes a new website and visual brand logo. The agency, which has been in business since 2009, says that the “cleaner, more vibrant look” reflects the growth of its team and its evolution as a top fintech PR firm. Working with tech-enabled businesses in financial, blockchain and fintech sectors, KCD PR has secured placements for clients in such outlets as Bloomberg, CNBC as well as in industry publications. “I couldn’t think of a better time to unveil our new branding than on the heels of expanding our team and embracing the virtual agency model,” said KCD PR CEO Kevin Dinino.
The Hoffman Agency, a Silicon Valley-based firm with offices in Europe, Asia and the U.S., teams up with United Partners Network, a global community of independent communications agencies... ChangeMakers acquires R&G Strategic, a Halifax, Nova Scotia-based firm with a practice that spans ESG and sustainability strategy and reporting; stakeholder engagement; climate and GHG consulting; sustainability campaigns; branding; communications; and marketing... AltaVista Strategic Partners, a Baltimore-based firm, opens an second office in Tampa, effective Oct. 15.
Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management rebrands as Biplane focused specifically on helping nonprofits build visibility, reputation and trust to advance their philanthropy... SKDK launches a payer negotiation practice that is designed to support health systems as they navigate increasingly complex negotiations with insurers... ChangeMakers, a strategy and communications firm with over 400 professionals across North America, launches RepScore.
Prosek Partners opens in San Francisco under the leadership of partner Nadia Damouni... Caliber Corporate Advisers, which works with clients in the fintech and financial services sectors, introduces the Caliber Authority Index (Caliber AI), a proprietary measurement platform... Herbie Thiele Consulting, a public affairs firm blending lobbying and communications, is launched by the longtime Sachs Media partner.
Bospar expands its Audit*E tool for small- and medium-sized businesses, which provides comprehensive visibility scoring, competitive analysis and platform-specific improvement recommendations, giving users actionable intelligence to help with brand positioning.... 5W is increasing its presence in Tampa and the Florida market....PR Consultants Group, a nationwide network of senior-level public relations, strategic communications and marketing specialists in more than 50 U.S. markets, has brought on 13 independently owned public relations firms across 13 markets and 12 states so far in 2026.
Real Chemistry launches MaestroHCP, which is designed to help pharmaceutical marketers plan, activate and measure HCP engagement with more speed, precision and control... Laughlin Constable Public Relations receives a Skyline Award from PRSA... 1Milk2Sugars, which has offices in New York, Toronto and Montréal, is expanding its influencer marketing offering with the establishment of a dedicated U.S.-based influencer team.
