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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.
APCO has signed on to provide strategic communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement to promote the culture of Uzbekistan.
Corcoran Partners has agreed to perform a “turnkey political communication, public relations, and strategic advisory campaign” on behalf of Abdullah Al-Lafi, Deputy President of the Libyan Presidential Council.
BGR Government Affairs is providing lobbying and PR services in the US for the Korea Nuclear Association for International Cooperation.
Florida’s Sniper Advertising Services has an oral agreement to provide digital and social media services for Israel.
BGR Group has signed a $3M one-year contract to provide government affairs and PR services to support Tanzania.
