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BRG Communications, a woman-owned PR agency specializing in safety, health and wellness communications, acquires healthcare marketing agency Right Source Marketing. As part of the acquisition, Right Source co-founder and CEO Mike Sweeney and SVP of strategy, content & client services Yvonne Lyons will join BRG’s leadership team as EVP of digital and SVP of content strategy, respectively. The acquisition is intended to enhance BRG’s capabilities in content strategy, content creation, and content optimization. “Joining BRG Communications creates the opportunity to deliver greater value to clients by leveraging our combined expertise in safety, health and wellness communications,” said Sweeney. “What attracted us to BRG is its decades of experience delivering award-winning creative and meaningful work while growing an exceptionally talented team.”
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The Public Relations Society of America Western District Conference will be held Feb. 24-26 at the Sheraton Universal in Universal City, CA. Hosted by the PRSA, Los Angeles Chapter, the conference features two days of learning sessions and a chance to network and connect with other PR professionals. Among the keynote speakers are National PRSA president Ray Day and PRophet CEO Aaron Kwittken. Leah Linder, director of communications at TikTok, will be featured in a special fireside chat. Sessions and workshops will cover such topics as the ethics of storytelling, building a green future and PR's role in social justice. "This conference promises to be an unforgettable experience for PR practitioners looking to learn, network, and build community," said Marisol Barrios Perez, APR, president of PRSA-LA and Mission DrivenPR.
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BrandJourney, a brand management agency, is launched by Scott Brothers Global, a lifestyle company owned by Drew and Jonathan Scott, hosts of the reality TV show “Property Brothers.” The agency will work to build out brands in the home furnishings, décor, textiles, housewares, kids, giftware and home improvement industries. Its services will include licensing, brand development and management, creative direction and marketing, digital and social media strategy and content and media production. "BrandJourney is not a one-size-fits-all agency, but an entrepreneurial brain trust with deep knowledge within the industry and a distinct passion for home,” said Scott Brothers Global president of consumer products Laura Aldric.
Praytell expands its Influence Department—which unites media, creators and social under one team... LRJ PR & Communications and Canopy Brand Group form an alliance that the firms say will bridge the operational divide between high-end brand design and strategic public relations... Twin Minds Media, Hispanic market specialist, increases the scope of its services in an effort to help brands build deeper connections with audiences through culture, storytelling, media and experiences. 
The People Platform, part of Stagwell's The Marketing Cloud, rebrands as Numetrix... Zapwater Communications has earned 17 finalist honors across two PR competitions: eight at the 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards, presented by the Publicity Club of Chicago, and nine at the 2026 PRSA Chicago Skyline Awards.. The Florida Public Relations Association presented 122 awards to individuals and teams from across the state at its 69th annual Golden Image and 3rd Annual Pinnacle Awards gala.
The Motion Agency acquires Vehr Communications, a Cincinnati-based strategic communications firm, effective Oct. 1... Lyceus Group, which specializes in financial services, is named a finalist for Public Relations Campaign at the 2026 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards... IPSY, a curated beauty membership platform, launches IPSY Marketing Solutions, a full-funnel marketing and sales acceleration engine. 
Fire on the Hill, which has offices in London, Manchester, New York and Paris, is providing pro bono communications support to the Intergenerational Foundation, the UK's leading authority on intergenerational fairness... The PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards Gala on Sept. 17 will have Gio Benitez, co-anchor of the weekend edition of “Good Morning America” and ABC News transportation correspondent, serving as emcee... CasePR, a boutique litigation communications firm, launches in Portland, OR.
inFocus, which works with entertainment, media and innovation brands in the US Hispanic market and Latin America, expands into Mexico... Modern Currency Public Relations, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2027, launches an AI visibility & generative engine optimization practice... Adfactors PR, India’s largest reputation and critical issues advisory, acquires Australian communication consultancy SenateSHJ.
