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Meyocks launches Meyocks Research + Insights, a specialized marketing research firm that will provide custom and off-the-shelf research solutions designed to help organizations uncover actionable insights and make smarter business decisions. The new firm, led by Meyocks VP of digital delivery Beth Ann Boyd and senior market research strategist Whitney Hayes, aims to simplify data by translating information into insights that are practical, actionable and built for real-world decisions. Its Rapid Research option provides ready-to-run, pre-packaged surveys that deliver affordable insights starting at $6,000 within just two to three weeks. Custom Research includes tailored studies built around specific business questions in areas such as consumer behavior, brand health, product and package design, marketing and creative, and employer branding. “We're bringing an innovative research approach that uncovers reliable, actionable insights for clients and drives growth for brands from across all industries,” said Meyocks president and CEO Kelly Ferguson.
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Crosby Montage Partners, a Small Business Administration-approved Mentor-Protégé joint venture between Crosby Marketing Communications and Montage Marketing Group, is awarded a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract. The award expands the venture’s ability to deliver integrated communications, outreach, digital transformation and AI/technology solutions through a simplified procurement mechanism. With a combined staff of more than 140 professionals, the joint venture is certified as an 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business. Its member firms have supported communications initiatives across such federal agencies as the Department of War, Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration and Transportation Security Administration. “This GSA award reflects our continued commitment to meeting rapidly evolving needs of federal agencies with the flexibility, expertise and speed of execution they require,” said Montage Marketing Group CEO Mercedita Roxas-Murray.
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Publicity For Good, a Nashville-based firm that works with purpose-driven brands, is giving away a year of public relations services, valued at $100,000. The initiative, which will support one growing mission-driven business, honors National Entrepreneurship Month, and is a continuation of the agency's mission to amplify brands that lead with impact. Businesses or brands that have active operations in the United States can register to win the services through Dec. 15 (11:59 PM EST). The winner will be announced Dec. 23. Entrants can increase their chances of winning by completing bonus activities such as following Publicity For Good on social media, referring friends and sharing the giveaway link. "We know how hard it is to grow a business rooted in purpose,” said Publicity for Good founder and CEO Heather Holmes. “Our goal is to help one deserving brand tell its story, expand its reach, and make a bigger difference.”
IPREX names Big Picture PR in San Fransico, Precision Strategies in Washington, D.C., and Tiny Mighty Communications in Nashville as its first Americas Partner Cohort... Highwire launches AcroAnswers, a proprietary AI visibility platform... Big Red Oak and Naer Communications, a Calgary-based firm, form a partnership providing integrated communications and marketing services to clean energy companies and organizations across Canada.
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. 
