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History Factory, which provides corporate heritage management for such clients as The Boston Beer Company, Caterpillar, Southwest Airlines and Verizon, launches Chroniqle, a bespoke, closed-loop AI platform for enterprise. The platform extracts data from analog and born-digital archives and uses it to build a secure, conversational intelligence engine. By searching, filtering and double-checking sources before responding, the agency says that Chroniqle provides a higher level of accuracy than other chatbots. Powered by Anthropic and Google’s AI models, Chroniqle adds its own proprietary workflow orchestration layer to preserve the structural integrity of complex corporate assets. “Chroniqle has fundamentally changed how we interact with our institutional knowledge,” said LeeAnne Lang, legacy communications manager at Bechtel, which has been testing Chroniqle since October. “We rely on it because it’s inherently trustworthy—it provides a clear trail back to the original source and, crucially, knows its own limits.”
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McLean Media, a boutique PR agency specializing in personal branding, thought leadership and storytelling strategy for executives, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders, unveils Press Hustle, a platform built to help startups, creators and small businesses take control of their public relations strategy, at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2026. The platform walks users through the full PR process, from identifying a newsworthy story to building targeted media lists and pitching journalists. Each finalized press release is published through Press Hustle’s news partner, Boardroom Buzz, with additional distribution opportunities planned. Members also get access to a PR video course library and templates; an AI-powered press release builder; 25 media list contacts for free; and a hosted media kit with branded URL. It will be open to all users in Q2 2026. “Press Hustle gave me the structure to handle PR without feeling overwhelmed,” said Lofty Pops co-founder Natalie Heiter, an early user of the platform, “It gave me the confidence to step into the spotlight and tell our story.”
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InnoVision Marketing Group introduces a digital series, “The Fundamentals of Success.” Developed by InnoVision Marketing Group CEO and executive creative director Ric Militi, the series looks at core behaviors, standards and expectations that help ensure long-term professional success. During the agency’s weekly companywide meetings, Militi introduces five different fundamentals, ranging from extraordinary communication and detail obsession to grit, enthusiasm and humility. These team meetings are recorded and transformed into short-form digital content, offering an authentic look at the ideas shaping leadership inside the agency. The videos are then uploaded to social media platforms that be viewed at no cost. As the series expands, it aims to spark broader conversations around the principles that underpin sustained success in modern business.
Havas acquires MUT, a Barcelona-based firm focused on experiential marketing and sustainable events... IPREX lauches its AI Task Force...D S Simon Media, one of the first companies to produce a satellite media tour, celebrates its 40th anniversary... Washington Women in Public Relations is sponsoring an event that shows communications pros who work with associations how they can get their messages across clearly, credibly and courageously. “How Associations Lead with Strategic Storytelling,” at 6 p.m. on July 16.
TEAM LEWIS starts up its AI Practice... Thunderly launches a year-long storytelling campaign focused on how franchising can provide a pathway to business ownership... JIN, a European communications consulting group, introduces "AI Campaigning", a corporate offering designed to model and anticipate stakeholder behavior.
Karsh Hagan and Madden Media join forces as KHM... Endeavor Communications opens an office in the Harbor Point neighborhood of Stamford, CT... Big Red Oak, a Toronto-based communications firm, and D.C. area-based PA firm New Hill Consulting have launched a joint service exclusively for companies in the nuclear energy sector... The Pollack Group has partnered with Brandi AI, a platform for enterprise brand intelligence, AI visibility and Generative Engine Optimization.
Real Chemistry acquires Spurwing Communications, which advises pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations—as well as clients across a broader range of industries—throughout APAC... 5W AI Communications (5WPR) is moving its headquarters from New York to Florida (Miami, Tampa)... Valence Communications, which will focus on biopharmaceutical companies, launches under Matt Middleman, who was founder and CEO at LifeSci Communications.
Moburst, which specializes in digital marketing and AI-powered solutions, acquires Amazon marketing agency Hyperzon... The Public Relations Global Network launches its Health Practice Group, which brings together more than 20 independent agencies across four continents to support health care, life sciences and pharma organizations... ICR’s newly released Q2 2026 SPAC Market Update & Outlook shows a healthy environment for IPOs... Red Banyan, a senior-level crisis management, litigation PR, and reputation management firm, makes its first appearance in the Chambers and Partners listings.
