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APCO launches its Center for Trade, Investment and Market Access. The center brings together more than 50 global experts in trade and investment, representing former trade ministers, business leaders and policy professionals with deep know-how at the nexus of trade and commerce. It will support global businesses and governments as they look to navigate a new era of globalization. Its focus will be on supporting clients with supply chains and capital investment strategies that rely on key economies and trade corridors, including those between the United States, China, Mexico, Europe and Gulf nations. The Center will be led by Felicia Pullam, who joins APCO in a newly created senior director role. Pullam previously served in a key role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection and as a deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Commerce. “Unprecedented headwinds mean global businesses need a strategic partner like APCO with deep expertise in every key market, as well as connectivity to guide them across markets,” said APCO CEO Brad Staples.
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Mark Allen & Co. starts up a CEO Advisory service. The division offers one-on-one consultations with agency founder Mark Pasetsky, addressing such topics as messaging guidance; executive transitions; mergers and acquisitions; crisis management; communications programs; and generative AI content creation. "Our new service helps CEOs and C-suite executives tell their authentic stories, navigate market obstacles, communicate their vision and POV, and establish themselves as thought leaders—essential elements that drive both personal and brand growth," said Pasetsky.
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INGAGE Biz, a Miami-based firm that works with clients in sectors including legal, real estate, government and education, opens a Tampa office. The Tampa operations will be led by Michelle Lenhart, who has been promoted to SVP, public relations and new business development. The move will give INGAGE an opportunity to extend its services to such industries as healthcare, technology and financial services. "Our expansion into Tampa aligned with INGAGE's broader mission to bring sophisticated, integrated marketing solutions to high-growth regions," said INGAGE founder and president Katherine Doble.
TEAM LEWIS starts up its AI Practice... Thunderly launches a year-long storytelling campaign focused on how franchising can provide a pathway to business ownership... JIN, a European communications consulting group, introduces "AI Campaigning", a corporate offering designed to model and anticipate stakeholder behavior.
Karsh Hagan and Madden Media join forces as KHM... Endeavor Communications opens an office in the Harbor Point neighborhood of Stamford, CT... Big Red Oak, a Toronto-based communications firm, and D.C. area-based PA firm New Hill Consulting have launched a joint service exclusively for companies in the nuclear energy sector... The Pollack Group has partnered with Brandi AI, a platform for enterprise brand intelligence, AI visibility and Generative Engine Optimization.
Real Chemistry acquires Spurwing Communications, which advises pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations—as well as clients across a broader range of industries—throughout APAC... 5W AI Communications (5WPR) is moving its headquarters from New York to Florida (Miami, Tampa)... Valence Communications, which will focus on biopharmaceutical companies, launches under Matt Middleman, who was founder and CEO at LifeSci Communications.
Moburst, which specializes in digital marketing and AI-powered solutions, acquires Amazon marketing agency Hyperzon... The Public Relations Global Network launches its Health Practice Group, which brings together more than 20 independent agencies across four continents to support health care, life sciences and pharma organizations... ICR’s newly released Q2 2026 SPAC Market Update & Outlook shows a healthy environment for IPOs... Red Banyan, a senior-level crisis management, litigation PR, and reputation management firm, makes its first appearance in the Chambers and Partners listings.
Deerfield Group, a marketing, communications and media firm focused on the healthcare and life sciences sectors, receives a strategic majority investment from Martis Capital, a private equity firm... Bospar and market research firm Propeller Insights release the results of a study that shows public understanding of AI and the role it plays in brand discoverability is lagging behind the progress of the technology itself... Highwire launches AcroIntelligence, a proprietary Large Media Model designed to help companies identify emerging narratives, understand competitive shifts, and make faster, more informed decisions.
