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Public Policy Holding Company launches the roadshow for its proposed initial public offering of 4.2M shares of common stock. It will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders. London Stock Exchange-listed PPHC has applied to list its common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “PPHC.” Oppenheimer & Co. and Canaccord Genuity are acting as lead bookrunning managers for the proposed offering, with Texas Capital Securities acting as a joint bookrunner.
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Baretz+Brunelle, a growth advisory firm that serves legal industry businesses, launches LexFusion Labs, expanding its LexFusion innovation capabilities. B+B acquired legal innovation accelerator LexFusion in February 2025. LexFusion Labs will advise on off-the-shelf and custom AI applications and accelerate the strategies surrounding their implementation. It is intended to meet the demand for AI that cuts down on the inefficiencies in specialized legal tasks. Dan Szabo, who was previously senior director, innovation at legal firm Davis Wright Tramaine, will join B+B as partner and its first chief innovation officer to lead the new unit. “By working directly with lawyers and legal business executives, LexFusion Labs will fast track B+B’s capabilities to advise on how the design, development, implementation, and adoption of AI will drive real, measurable growth in legal,” said Baretz + Brunelle CEO Mike McNamara.
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Healthsperien founding principal and managing partner Andrew MacPherson joins the board of directors of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing compassionate care for individuals facing serious illness, death and grief. MacPherson’s career spans care delivery, advocacy, and system transformation, including leadership roles and collaborations with organizations such as the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation. The Foundation was established to carry forward the legacy of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, widely regarded as the founder of the modern hospice and palliative care movement. “His decades of experience in hospice and palliative care, combined with his strategic insight and commitment to mission-driven leadership, make him an invaluable addition to our board,” said Dr. Kübler-Ross’s son and chair of the foundation’s Board of directors Ken Ross.
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.
inFocus, which works with entertainment, media and innovation brands in the US Hispanic market and Latin America, expands into Mexico... Modern Currency Public Relations, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2027, launches an AI visibility & generative engine optimization practice... Adfactors PR, India’s largest reputation and critical issues advisory, acquires Australian communication consultancy SenateSHJ.
