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The Washington Media Group has inked a one-year $960K contract to support the PR and communications needs of Qatar’s international media office.
The firm is to meet regularly with the Qataris to support their media strategy and discuss relevant coverage in the US. It will provide written materials, including media statements and op-eds.
Qatar, which has played a key role in mediation talks between Hamas and Israel, has hosted the political leadership of the terror group—at America’s request—since 2012.
Earlier this month, the US told Qatar that it should kick Hamas out, if it continues to reject a ceasefire with Israel.
WMG CEO Crystal Patterson heads her firm’s work for Qatar.
She’s a former member of Facebook’s policy team, communications director for Center for American Progress, and digital strategist for Hillary for President.
Cornerstone Government Affairs has signed a six-month agreement to represent Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US.
Florida’s Corvus Strategic Partners has signed to represent the interests of Colombia regarding its relations with the US.
Gunster Strategies Worldwide is representing the interests of the Chagossian Government in Exile, which opposes the planned UK transfer of the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which hosts the joint UK/US military base, to Mauritius.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has inked a six-month agreement with NATO-member Iceland to provide strategic advice on how to navigate engagements with the US government.
BGR Government Affairs has a $1M contract to provide strategic guidance and PR representation to the Republic of Guinea.
