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Montieth & Company is holding a free webinar that looks at some of the dangers litigators, in-house counsel and crisis communications pros face when dealing with controversial situations. “Ligation PR Lessons,” which takes place at 11 a.m. on April 24 (register here) examines the communications response of a multibillion-dollar household name company to a sexual harassment claim that led to C-suite turmoil. The webinar will address issues raised by the way in which the claim was handled, including: how early communications missteps shaped public perception and how internal documents became part of the external narrative. It will also provide clarity on the one mistake companies keep making in high-profile cases.
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The Public Relations Global Network adds Franco, a Detroit-based integrated communications agency, as its new representative member for Michigan. The partnership follows Franco’s acquisition of Bianchi Public Relations earlier this year and ensures PRGN’s continued presence and service expansion in the market. Franco, established in 1964, offers services including public relations, marketing, digital, and creative solutions for B2B and B2C clients across diverse industries. “Franco’s membership significantly bolsters PRGN’s strategic presence in Michigan, expanding our network’s capabilities,” said Natacha Clarac, PRGN President and general director of Athenora Consulting. “Their expertise in sectors like automotive, technology, and manufacturing aligns perfectly with our mission to provide top-tier communication support worldwide.”
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Kite Hill unveils new company branding and expanded service offerings. In addition to introducing a revamped visual presence, the agency has shed the “PR” from its name as a nod to the broader range of services it now offers. The offerings extend beyond Kite Hill’s expertise in traditional media relations to include strategic digital marketing solutions; personal branding (helping clients engage with target audiences via LinkedIn, thought leadership, and speaking and award opportunities); strategic paid media; and expanded B2B influencer support. Kite Hill CEO and founder Tiffany Guarnaccia says that the new offerings allow the agency “to ensure a cohesive and impactful presence across all channels.”
FleishmanHillard is shuttering its 20-member Dublin office as Omnicom Public Relations reorganizes its global operations... Vested acquires Watermark, a D.C.-based public affairs and special situations firm.... Matter earns two Pinnacle Awards 2026 Marketing & Communications honors for its clients.
Quad/Graphics launches Direct, a Quad Agency to help marketers create, execute and measure direct marketing campaigns in one connected offering... InnoVision Marketing Group SVP/senior creative director Giselle Campos and SVP/general manager Alanna Markey are among the first-ever winners of the San Diego Business Journal’s Indispensables Awards, which recognizes professionals who make the greatest impact within their organizations and across the San Diego business community... Park Place Technologies, an IT infrastructure services firm that works with Feintuch Communications, releases the second episode of its “The Savvy CIO” podcast. 
Ripley PR is named a silver winner in the TITAN American Business Awards’ Outstanding PR Campaign category... Excellera, a corporate-advisory firm, came in at number one in deal count, as well as fourth in deal value, in Mergermarket’s list of top EMEA firms... Thunderly is telling the stories of military veterans who transferred the discipline, organization and leadership skills developed in service to their country into successful post-military careers as franchise business owners, as part of its year-long "American Dreamers: The Stories of Franchising" effort.
Legendary Boston PR man George Regan is stepping down from day-to-day management of his namesake firm. The 75-year-old will remain chairman.
CGLife, a pharma agency focused on clients who are bringing therapies for rare, specialty and hard-to-treat diseases to market, combines with AI-native agency The Considered+AI... PRSA-NY announces the shortlist for the 2026 Big Apple Awards... The Agency East Public Relations, a Fort Lauderdale–based shop that works exclusively with women business owners in the early growth stage, is expanding its practice to help women business owners get found and cited by AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Perplexity, and Claude.
