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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.
APCO is launching the Global Africa Investment Summit, a platform designed to accelerate investment across Africa... LV8, which specializes in social media strategies and digital marketing, launches a paid media practice... Moxie Strategies introduces Aimi by Moxie, an AI-powered qualitative research product.
The Shipyard, which owns Fahlgren Mortine and TURNER, makes a strategic investment in FancyAI... LAVIDGE launches InkFox Publicity (a LAVIDGE Co.), a publicity firm that will work with publishers; hybrid presses; and professional, indie and self-published authors... 5W PR introduces an investment division.
Supreme Group acquires Broth, a science-first creative agency... BridgeView Marketing launches PR Rosetta Stone, a proprietary, AI-enabled PR reporting and intelligence system... Imperio Chaos, a New York-based public affairs and global advisory firm, is founded by former Dezenhall Resources VP Annie Moore and Victor Lopez, who was previously president of the San Diego Lincoln Club.
The PHA Group, which has offices in London, Manchester and Leeds, is expanding to New York... The Next Solutions Group launches NSG Health... Rational 360, a DC-based firm, has relocated to an 18,000-square-foot space on the city’s K Street business corridor... KAOH Media, a firm specializing in clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, and ESG-driven investments, launches Fieldwise Civic Engagement.
SKDK merges with digital advertising firm Wavelength Strategy... Supreme Group launches Supreme Intelligence, an artificial intelligence platform designed to meet the commercial needs of healthcare and life sciences companies... Relevance International introduces Artificial Intelligence Amplification Optimization, a proprietary service designed to help brands create a competitive advantage for AI visibility... IMAGINE PR introduces a brand partnerships division, which will focus on ensuring that partnerships are meaningful and measurable, rather than transactional.
