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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.
TEAM LEWIS is named AOR for Veriff, an AI-native identity platform... Diffusion adds POVISON, LUSA Lighting and Induction Hardware to its roster of clients in the home and interiors category... The Consultancy PR signs on to represent floral design and event studio Tulipina.
Thunderly, a Dallas-based franchise marketing agency, picks up Bojangles, a Southern restaurant brand known for its bold flavors and loyal following... Warschawski adds AOL duties for Gas Monkey Garage, an automotive brand offering custom vehicle builds, classic car restorations and high-performance muscle cars... JAM Collective wins Roark, a company that produces travel and lifestyle gear.
Babbit Bodner picks up Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, a restaurant and sports bar with more than 70 locations across the country... Publicity for Good lands America’s Christian Credit Union, a faith-based financial institution serving more than 150,000 members nationwide... LDPR, a travel and lifestyle PR firm, is AOR for The Royal Sonesta Boston.
Krupp is named AOR for charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world... IMAGINE PR lands North American PR duties for Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, Thailand... The Consultancy PR picks upSimon Pearce, a line of handblown glass, handmade pottery, lighting and home décor... Pale Morning Media, which works with outdoor and active lifestyle brands, adds DKOTA Grizzly, a St. Louis-based company that makes casual lifestyle apparel.
IMAGINE PR picks up North American PR duties for Mount Med Resort, a medical spa in Austria’s Tyrolean Alps... Yodel Mobile, an app growth consultancy and marketing agency that is part of NP Digital, lands Royal Horticultural Society, the UK’s leading gardening charity... Darby Communications, which represents outdoor, hunting, fishing and endurance brands, is named PR agency of record for LOWA Boots, a producer of premium outdoor boots and shoes. 
