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Taylor Burke Communications, a communications consultancy that provides digital-first strategies based on a thorough knowledge of business needs and brand positioning goals, launches in New York. Its founders are Andrew Taylor, who has held executive marketing posts at Neiman Marcus, Burberry and Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as heading up his own firm, Taylor-Communications, and Robert Burke, who was SVP of fashion and public relations at Bergdorf Goodman before founding Robert Burke Associates in 2006. Taylor and Burke have built an advisory board of industry leaders Including CBS Sunday Morning Contributor Alina Cho, former Wall Street Journal senior special writer Teri Agins and The Michelin Guide head of editorial Edward Barsamian. “With a long-standing career focused on developing communications strategies and programs for companies such as Burberry, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, it was a natural next step to leverage that experience and share it with a dynamic range of global clients to develop personalized plans that help brands become a part of the cultural conversation,” said Taylor. “It is an honor to partner with Robert Burke who is an absolute professional and expert not only in luxury and retail but also media, communications, and brand building.”
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UpSpring announces a comprehensive company rebrand. The rebrand includes a refreshed logo, branding package and website, all of which were developed by the agency’s in-house graphic design team. The effort was the result of a thorough exploration of the agency’s evolving identity, reflecting its transition from a boutique PR firm to a fully-integrated PR, marketing and creative agency. “As a business owner, your brand identity can feel so very personal. It was such an incredible experience to be the client this time around and ‘trust fall’ into a branding process with our brilliant creative team.,” said UpSpring CEO Tiffany Rafii. “Our leadership team was allowed to reimagine what we wanted UpSpring to be in its next act, all while preserving the integrity of the path we took to get here.”
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Aspekta AB, an independent Sweden-based agency, joins the Public Relations Global Network. Founded in 1994, Aspekta has offices in Malmö and Copenhagen, working across such industries as life science, transport and energy, packaging, real estate and construction, food and the public sector. Its clients include Booking.com, Bona, Duni, Ependion, The European Spallation Source, Midsona and Trelleborg Group. “The addition of Aspekta not only further expands PRGN’s global footprint, but also adds a team with valuable client experience to our global network,” said PRGN president Andy See. “PRGN is more geographically diverse than ever and Aspekta’s broad experience and expertise further strengthens the ability of our network of agencies to support our clients globally.”
PKPR, a New York-based boutique shop, launches a book publicity division focused on nonfiction authors... Palantir Technologies and Stagwell form a partnership to create an AI-driven platform for marketers... The Conference Board is presenting a Nov. 18-19 event at the Brooklyn Marriott that will look at the priorities, challenges and opportunities facing AI decision-makers today.
Gregory FCA is marking its 35th anniversary with a comprehensive rebrand... Madden Media, a Tucson-based agency, teams with Denver-based Karsh Hagan... Jasper, an AI content automation platform, launches Jasper Grid, an interface that allows marketing teams to create and orchestrate content across a range of channels, audiences and regions.
Sommerfield Communications, a corporate, financial, and crisis shop that was acquired by Allison Worldwide in early 2021, re-launches as an independently owned firm... D S Simon Media launches a broadcast media tour designed to enhance Generative Engine Optimization... The Public Relations Society of America’s ICON 2025 Conference brought together close to 2,100 in DC from Oct. 28-30.
CorpBridge Advisors is launched by Bob Christie (Brunswick and Alibaba Group veteran) and Russ Rubino (Nasdaq and Intercontinental Exchange/NYSE alum)... Golin marked its 30th anniversary in Miami with an Oct. 23 gathering that celebrated its new outpost in Coral Gables... The Notability Company debuted at the PRSA annual ICON Conference in Washington.
Padilla launches Padilla GEO 3D, a service that aims to improve generative AI search results for brands and organizations... Bader Rutter, a Milwaukee-based B2B marketing agency, unveils the Chef Advisory Network, an initiative designed to bring the voice of the kitchen into food company boardrooms... Dilenschneider Group founder and principal Robert Dilenschneider’s new book, Respect: How to Change the World One Interaction at a Time, was released on Oct. 28 by Wiley... Blue Highway Advisory and Blue Highway Global, founded by former Mercury Public Affairs managing director Ian McCaleb in 2022, rebrands.
