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Capitol Counsel is engaged to help the Ontario government devise a strategy for dealing with the fall election. Prior to the election, the firm’s work will include providing strategic advice and tactics for securing meetings with key government representatives and other stakeholders. Capitol Counsel will then be tasked with devising a plan for the first 100 days of the new Congress and administration, “including identifying any US engagement opportunities for Ontario.” The Capitol Counsel staffers handling work will include Republicans Jason Scism, a former aide to Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA); David Bridges, a former tax counsel for Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY); Nick Bouknight, former top aide to former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA); and Clint Robinson, a former George W. Bush administration official. Democrats working on the project include Jeff Carroll, a longtime aide to House Energy and Commerce ranking member Frank Pallone (D-NJ); former Obama White House and Biden 2020 official Rob Diamond; and Jonathan Kott, who served as an aide to Sens. Chris Coons (D-DR) and Joe Manchin (I-WV).
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Rubenstein Public Relations is named agency of record for Spectral Capital Corporation, a technology accelerator specializing in quantum computing. Leveraging its media relations, thought leadership and digital marketing expertise, RPR will collaborate with Spectral Capital Corporation's newly appointed chairman, Sean Michael Brehm, to boost the company’s visibility and brand presence, highlighting its contributions to the field and its impact on global markets. Spectral acquires emerging companies with groundbreaking technologies that address complex business challenges, providing investors with potential liquidity benefits. “The company’s commitment to innovation and technological advancement aligns perfectly with our expertise in strategic communications,” said RPR president Richard Rubenstein.
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Lucky Break PR, a Los Angeles-based firm, adds certified LGBTQ+ owned and operated media company equalpride to its DEI client roster. LBPR will leverage media relations to position equalpride's diverse brand roster as the go-to resource for reliable LGBTQ+ news by utilizing editors and journalists as the experts in the space. The agency will also provide comprehensive support for equalpride's marquee events, including the annual Pride celebration and Out100, overseeing talent procurement, along with onsite support and red carpet management. Equalpride’s brands include Out, The Advocate, Out Traveler, PLUS, PRIDE.com and the Advocate Channel. “Our brands are the most iconic in LGBTQ+ media, and as a fellow LGBTQ+ owned business, Lucky Break is uniquely positioned to help us tell our story," said equalpride CEO Mark Berryhill.
MZ Group is selected to lead a strategic investor relations and financial communications program across all key markets for Playboy... Marketbridge is named B2B agency of record for the commercial display and IT solutions division of LG Electronics USA... ChizSix Marketing & Media, a Toronto-based firm, picks up Sakar, which licenses over forty major entertainment and lifestyle brands across sectors including digital cameras, drones, audio products and skateboards. 
The Pollack Group is named national PR partner for CrossFit.... Tier One Partners is engaged by Apex Fintech Solutions to amplify brand awareness, elevate executive thought leadership, and position Apex as a leading voice in the global financial technology ecosystem... CIIC PR is appointed agency of record for Aimbridge All-Inclusive, which has properties throughout North America.
Nicholas & Lence Communications handles PR for NYC Winter Outing... Burson is appointed to lead integrated communications for the Norwegian Seafood Council in Japan... McLean Media lands Lofty Pops, a Michigan-based handcrafted ice pop brand... Xhibition teams with Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection, a portfolio of luxury safari lodges.
Plus Communications, a well-connected Republican shop, signs a six-month pact to provide PR services to Israel’s Ministry of Finance.
Notified renews its exclusive partnership with Nasdaq... Marketing Maven is selected to lead messaging development and media outreach for KoreInside... Ripley PR, which works with clients in the skilled trades, B2B tech and manufacturing sectors, wins PR duties for ServiceForge.
