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Attention Comms launches as an independent firm, following a share buyout of Milk & Honey PR’s US operations by its US leadership. The buyout was led by Paul Cohen, who oversaw Milk & Honey PR’s US business since its founding in 2021. Cohen will now serve as CEO of Attention Comms. All Milk & Honey US team members will remain part of the new organization. The team will remain headquartered in New York City, continuing to serve a portfolio of mission-driven, high-growth clients across a variety of sectors, including health, technology, energy, social impact, nonprofit, and arts & entertainment. “As the newly independent Attention Comms, we are proud to continue empowering values-driven organizations to rise above the noise and communicate with clarity, impact, and purpose,” said Cohen.
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Slice Communications, a Philadelphia-based strategic communications firm, acquires the assets of Henry & Germann Public Affairs, LLC, also known as H&G. The agency will now operate as H&G Public Affairs, a Slice Communications company. H&G specializes in supporting complex and potentially sensitive programs through its expertise in community relations, issues management, crisis communications, reputation management, third-party advocacy, public acceptance programs and risk management communications. Founded in 2008, Slice has grown organically and through acquisitions. In 2022 it acquired the assets of GillespieHall (GH), a Delaware agency focused on non-profits, government offices, corporations and interests across the United States. “H&G and Slice share the same core values and singular dedication to achieving results for our clients,” said H&G principal Kelly Henry.
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d expósito & Partners (dex), a multicultural advertising and marketing agency, starts up résonant, a dedicated public relations and social media practice. The new practice will be led by managing director Andy Checo, who has also held executive posts at Weber Shandwick and Havas. It will work hand-in-hand with dex’s account, creative, and media units to deliver fully integrated, insights-driven campaigns across the marketing mix. “Our cultural dexterity is helping brands grow with purpose and the launch of résonant marks an important evolution in how we deliver that purpose—through effective and compelling storytelling that moves people and markets,” said d expósito founder Daisy Expósita-Ulla.
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5WPR unveils its CPG Brand Accelerator, a service odesigned to help emerging consumer packaged goods brands build awareness, drive demand and secure retail partnerships in competitive categories. Led by 5WPR's consumer PR and CPG digital marketing teams, the service supports clients in food and beverage, beauty, wellness, home essentials, and other high-growth verticals. It focuses on foundational brand-building, including media relations, influencer outreach, launch communications, and thought leadership, while aligning with key stages of the marketing funnel. "Getting a new CPG brand off the ground is about more than just shelf space. It requires visibility, credibility, and momentum from the start," said 5WPR managing partner and EVP, CPG and lifestyle Leigh Ann Ambrosi. "Our accelerator is built to deliver that through PR and digital marketing-first strategies.”
Matter launches its Review Visibility Management service to address a shift in how companies across verticals earn trust online... A Queens school is putting out the message about Sept. 12, 2001 when people came together to help, comfort, rebuild and unite... Directive expands its Directive Communications division, which will bring PR, organic social, influencer marketing and paid social together under one integrated organization.
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.
