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The Worldcom Public Relations Group adds Ripley PR; Junapr, Alurralde Jasper; and Madchatter to its global partnership. Maryville, TN-based Ripley PR specializes in home service and building trades, manufacturing, B2B tech, and franchising, with an emphasis on sustained earned media and hyper relevant storytelling for brands in often underserved industries. Junapr, an independently owned strategic communications agency headquartered in Vermont, delivers communications solutions for clients in sectors such as food & beverage, higher education, tourism, nonprofits, and B2B services. Buenos Aires-based Alurralde, Jasper & Associates works with such clients as Biogen, Mercedes-Benz, Visa, Shell, Pirelli, the World Economic Forum, IDB, and UN Women. Mumbai’s Madchatter Brand Solutions crafts narratives for emerging startups, large enterprises, and impact-led organizations across diverse sectors. “These agencies are highly respected and recognized, not only across the broad spectrum of PR services but also in several key industries, and international geographies,” said Worldcom’s recruitment chair Bjorn Mogensen, (Paues Aberg, Stockholm, Sweden).
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PRophet fully integrates UNICEPTA, the AI-powered media and data intelligence solutions company it acquired last December, into its comms tech suite. UNICEPTA's offerings will now operate as “PRophet Media Intelligence," joining a unified brand and enhanced suite of AI-powered software and services. PRophet says the addition will position it as the world’s third-largest comms tech suite. PRophet Media Intelligence offers comprehensive global media monitoring, market intelligence and social listening tools. It will operate alongside PRophet Earn, which deploys predictive, cognitive and generative AI to help discover, target and engage with high-authority journalists and top influencers; and PRophet Influence, which leverages agentic AI to power influencer discovery, analytics, brand safety and tracking. “Fully integrating UNICEPTA into PRophet allows us to provide clients with the technology, expertise and data they need to grow, protect and lead their enterprise communications," said PRophet founder and global CEO Aaron Kwittken.
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Nickerson director of art and brand Joseph Soto is appointed as president of the American Institute of Graphic Arts Los Angeles Board of Directors for the 2025-2028 term. Soto's leadership of the LA chapter will further their mission of advancing the role of design and enhancing professional development through educational programs and career development opportunities. In addition, Nickerson lead graphic designer Olivia Leese will serve as programming director for AIGA LA. “Their leadership, passion, and perspective will be a huge asset as we continue building a more vibrant, connected creative community in Los Angeles," said Paul Woods, current president of AIGA LA.
VPE Communications, which helps organizations authentically connect with diverse audiences, celebrates 38 years in business and announces a new ownership structure... Praytell expands into the Asian market with the opening of a new office in Singapore... The International Public Relations Network unveils a new visual identity and redesigned website. 
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Havas acquires MUT, a Barcelona-based firm focused on experiential marketing and sustainable events... IPREX lauches its AI Task Force...D S Simon Media, one of the first companies to produce a satellite media tour, celebrates its 40th anniversary... Washington Women in Public Relations is sponsoring an event that shows communications pros who work with associations how they can get their messages across clearly, credibly and courageously. “How Associations Lead with Strategic Storytelling,” at 6 p.m. on July 16.
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.
