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FleishmanHillard is named official strategic communications consultancy for the Bay Area Host Committee, a nonprofit that works with local teams, civic leaders and businesses to bring world-class sporting events to the San Francisco Bay Area, which will be hosting both the Super Bowl and World Cup in 2026. FleishmanHillard will serve as the communications division of BAHC, overseeing all facets of communications including strategy, sponsorship communications, executive communications, media relations, and issues management. As part of the collaboration, FH chief business development & brand officer Mitch Germann will serve as head of communications for BAHC and FH president & CEO J.J. Carter will join the BAHC advisory board. “For a moment that big, we need a global communications firm with experience navigating the biggest moments on the biggest stages. FleishmanHillard’s unparalleled experience and proven leadership make them the perfect partner for this historic journey,” said BAHC president & CEO Zaileen Janmohamed.
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Kite Hill is named official PR partner for the Artist and the Machine summit, which till take place Nov. 19 in Los Angeles. The agency will provide comprehensive event promotion, media outreach and onsite press management for the event. Artist and the Machine brings together a diverse group of industry executives, artists and innovators to explore how AI is redefining the creative process and human imagination. It will feature immersive experiences, live showcases, and interactive installations that highlight how AI is transforming the creative landscape. “We’re cultivating a creative-first, cross-disciplinary dialogue about AI that moves beyond fear and efficiency toward human connection and imagination,” said Artist and the Machine founder Dani Van de Sande.
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Alliance Connection, a Detroit-based agency that specializes in all-inclusive resorts, travel and hospitality, is named PR agency of record for Elite Island Resorts, a collection of all-inclusive resorts in Antigua, Barbados and Panama. The agency will amplify Elite Island Resorts' storytelling through a multichannel approach that blends next-generation PR, strategic brand partnerships, and influencer activations across earned, owned and social platforms. Elite Island Resorts properties combine local culture with immersive experiences, placing an emphasis on community support. “Alliance Connection's transformative approach to storytelling and PR gives us a powerful platform to meet the modern traveler where they are, through meaningful, experience-driven narratives that resonate," said Elite Island Resort chief commercial officer Kari Tarnowski.
Rubenstein Public Relations adds Greenland Energy Company, a US public company developing Greenland’s oil, natural gas and critical resources, to its client roster... FINN Partners picks up DonorsChoose, a non-profit organization that connects donor funding directly to public school teacher needs... Ripley PR lands Contractor Commerce, which provides e-commerce services for contractors.
CIIC PR is named agency of record for Sushi by Boū, an omakase restaurant with more than 23 locations across major U.S. markets... 5W signs up water technology company VVater, developer of the Farady Reactor, an electrified water purification system... Firecracker PR is selected as public relations agency of record for MIMARU, an apartment-style hotel brand for families and that operates 27 locations in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, Japan.
Redpoint signs on to handle digital marketing for Connecticut wineries Saltwater Farm Vineyard and Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard... 360PR+ is selected by Authority Brands Trade Brands Division to raise consumer awareness of its Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning brands... Konnect Agency lands Visiting Angels, which offers personalized care to help seniors live independently in their own homes.
Tier One Partners’ Content Studio is engaged by InvestGreen, a company providing retail investors access to institutional-quality clean energy investment opportunities... Campstories is named PR agency of record for the City of Napa... Lewis Line Public Relations, a Gen-Z-owned publicity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, is representing cultural commentator, content creator and podcast host Ryan Lu.
REYA Communications lands PR work from Schlosshotel Fiss, a ski property in the Tyrol region of western Austria... B-Engaged, global sports marketing agency headquartered in London, is engaged by Visit Seattle to lead its global football strategy in the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup... William Mills Agency picks up job to elevate the industry presence of PentEdge.
