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Dukas Linden Public Relations forms a partnership with the Private Equity Women Investor Network, an organization that aims to raise the profile of senior-level women in the private equity industry with the goal of increasing diversity in private markets leadership over time. DLPR will work in tandem with PEWIN’s executive leadership team to support its communications and advocacy platform while also providing educational programming and resources to its membership. Programs will focus on executive communications strategies, media relations, the private markets news cycle, and more. “We are excited to partner with DLPR, a leader in financial public relations with a long-standing reputation of providing the necessary tools and support for female professionals to thrive,” said PEWIN executive director Emily Mendell.
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CORE Public Relations a division of CORE IR, launches CORE Advance, an expanded suite of tailored communications and brand development services. The suite includes Strategic Brand Elevation (custom-tailored approaches to enhance the perception, visibility and value of brands); True Voice (creation of a cohesive voice that retains continuity and impact across all touchpoints and stakeholders); Positioning Pull-Through (positioning of clients’ narratives through a diverse set of mediums); Amplified Content (original content ranging from press releases to written articles to marketing collateral); Digital Authority (consistent and impactful brand presence development and management across social and digital platforms); and The Advisory Circle (a think tank of experts guiding communications). “The introduction of CORE Advance is an exciting step forward for us and our clients, empowering companies to reach their brand building and engagement goals,” said CORE IR president and co-founder Scott Gordon.
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Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency, which has focused on cannabis and psychedelics PR and marketing since its founding in 2016, is expanding into the broader natural products and wellness sector—addressing both the wider normalization of cannabis and psychedelics, and the growing synergy and overlap between these industries and the mainstream natural wellness market. “Our deep due diligence with our natural products partners revealed that these wellness brands are underserved by the status quo,” said agency founder and CEO Ricardo Baca. “We’ve become particularly well-equipped to support a wider range of clients across these related industries.”
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Wilbron, a Birmingham, AL-based agency, has been elected to partner with PROI Worldwide. Founded in 2006, the agency has built on its early work as a management consultancy for college presidents, and now delivers public relations and communications services for clients in healthcare, education and financial services. “Wilbron has a unique focus and skill set that will complement the resources throughout our network,” said Jeff Lambert, global chair of PROI Worldwide and chair of Lambert Global. “Our agency is committed to work that uplifts communities, promotes ethical business practices, and positively changes the lives of ordinary people,” said Wilbron president and CEO Brandon Wilson.
Praytell expands its Influence Department—which unites media, creators and social under one team... LRJ PR & Communications and Canopy Brand Group form an alliance that the firms say will bridge the operational divide between high-end brand design and strategic public relations... Twin Minds Media, Hispanic market specialist, increases the scope of its services in an effort to help brands build deeper connections with audiences through culture, storytelling, media and experiences. 
The People Platform, part of Stagwell's The Marketing Cloud, rebrands as Numetrix... Zapwater Communications has earned 17 finalist honors across two PR competitions: eight at the 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards, presented by the Publicity Club of Chicago, and nine at the 2026 PRSA Chicago Skyline Awards.. The Florida Public Relations Association presented 122 awards to individuals and teams from across the state at its 69th annual Golden Image and 3rd Annual Pinnacle Awards gala.
The Motion Agency acquires Vehr Communications, a Cincinnati-based strategic communications firm, effective Oct. 1... Lyceus Group, which specializes in financial services, is named a finalist for Public Relations Campaign at the 2026 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards... IPSY, a curated beauty membership platform, launches IPSY Marketing Solutions, a full-funnel marketing and sales acceleration engine. 
Fire on the Hill, which has offices in London, Manchester, New York and Paris, is providing pro bono communications support to the Intergenerational Foundation, the UK's leading authority on intergenerational fairness... The PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards Gala on Sept. 17 will have Gio Benitez, co-anchor of the weekend edition of “Good Morning America” and ABC News transportation correspondent, serving as emcee... CasePR, a boutique litigation communications firm, launches in Portland, OR.
inFocus, which works with entertainment, media and innovation brands in the US Hispanic market and Latin America, expands into Mexico... Modern Currency Public Relations, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2027, launches an AI visibility & generative engine optimization practice... Adfactors PR, India’s largest reputation and critical issues advisory, acquires Australian communication consultancy SenateSHJ.
