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The Communications Group, a Little Rock-based marketing and PR firm introduces its inaugural Public Affairs Marketing Trends Report. The report offers public affairs communicators strategies to enhance their outreach efforts in 2026. It emphasizes the importance of transparent and honest communication to create strong relationships before a crisis strikes as well as encouraging organizations to proactively engage with those they serve as a way of mitigating the spread of misinformation. “By employing clear communication practices, such as those highlighted in this report, public affairs communicators can engage the public well, strengthen relationships and build lasting trust,” said ComGroup account manager and senior public relations specialist Lora Mosley. The inaugural Public Affairs Marketing Trends Report is the third installment of ComGroup’s marketing trends report series. Find the agriculture and B2B reports on ComGroup.com.
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The Worldcom Public Relations Group votes Paris-based firm SEITOSEI•ACTIFIN into its global partnership. Founded in 2004, SEITOSEI•ACTIFIN specializes in financial, shareholder, and corporate communications. Its comprehensive value proposition encompasses the creation, enhancement and protection of financial, non-financial and reputational assets; strategic support for key corporate events; and the engagement of investor, retail, employee shareholder and influencer communities. Worldcom has 110 offices employing some 2,000 people across 45 countries and six continents. “This partnership will strengthen our value proposition through collaboration with talented local partners in key economic regions, expand our capabilities and accelerate our response to emerging business paradigms by leveraging the network’s resources and insights,” said SEITOSEI•ACTIFIN chairman and foinder Eric Eludut.
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PRNEWS, a European PR-tech firm, relocates its U.S. headquarters to downtown Miami. The company’s main platforms, PRNEWS.IO and Medialister, offer data-driven tools to help brands and agencies streamline their media outreach. The move to Miami is intended to support the company’s expanding North American operations and reflects Miami’s growing position as a global business and marketing hub. With the new location, PRNEWS is consolidating several functions—sales, marketing, client support and partnership development—under one roof to better serve organizations across North America. “Miami offers the kind of momentum and international reach that match our long-term ambitions,” said PRNEWS founder and CEO Alexander Storozhuk.
FGS Global launches its AI Advisory practice and acquires Memetica, a specialist technology consultancy in AI-driven threat detection and mitigation across social, dark web and fringe platforms... The Harris Poll, which is part of Stagwell, launches Harris QuestRQ, a reputation system for business, communications and marketing leaders... The Change Agencies, an inclusive communications agency network, brings on The Holliday Collaborative Agency in Indianapolis and Meraki Communications Group in Alexandria, VA, as members.
The Public Relations Global Network adds Agence Profile in Paris and IDDEA Comunicaciones in Bogotá to its membership... Signal Group, a DC-based firm, launches AI Frame, a PA offering to help organizations understand and manage how they appear across Large Language Model AI platforms... Spears Group, a New Orleans-headquartered integrated marketing and advertising agency, sets up shop in Houston... IPREX brings on new partner agencies in Italy, Chicago, Las Vegas and India.
The New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America names Attention Comms CEO Paul Cohen as 2026 president of its board of directors. Cohen succeeds Ken Kerrigan, who has held executive posts at Bliss Group, Infinite and Weber Shandwick... Startr Co. of Los Angeles, marks its 10th anniversary with the launch of a renewed brand identity and redesigned website.... Michael Best Strategies, an affiliated consulting firm of national law firm Michael Best, is introducing a corporate advisory service.
Real Chemistry launches RC Resolve, a healthcare advisory practice... Seven Letter, a bipartisan strategic communications firm, adds offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Huntsville... GMMB founding partner David Mitchell died on Jan. 2 at 75. Mitchell’s career in communications began in June 1978, when he joined the staff of the United Auto Workers as assistant to the director of public relations and publications.
Berns Communications Group expands its advisory services and rebrands as Berns & Co... DVV Media International, a B2B media and events company serving the transport and logistics markets, sells its Road portfolio of products to Mark Allen Group... MAD Global Strategy of New Jersey launches a Washington presence. 
