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UpSpring, which works with architecture firms, interior design practices and product manufacturers for the built space, launches “Play with Matches,” a podcast featuring conversations with architects, designers, marketers and industry visionaries. The inaugural seven-episode season will be published weekly, distributed in collaboration with the SURROUND Podcast Network, a platform for design-focused storytelling. Episodes explore such topics as brand building, thought leadership, media visibility, navigating market shifts and what it takes for architecture firms, interior designers and product manufacturers to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. “Play with Matches is about celebrating the leaders and bold thinking behind that transformation—the creative strategies, the risks that paid off, and the ideas inspiring the next generation of architecture, design, and building product brands to dream bigger,” said UpSpring Tiffany Rafii, the host of the podcast.
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Blockworks, a data and software platform for crypto markets, launches Blockworks Investor Relations, a platform designed to modernize how onchain businesses communicate with investors. The platform enables companies to leverage real-time, onchain data to deliver what the company says are more transparent, data-driven and efficient investor communications. The launch builds on Blockworks’ existing infrastructure, including its analytics platform and the Token Transparency Framework, a disclosure standard designed to improve accountability and professionalism across crypto markets. Blockworks Investor Relations will offer analytics and data-driven storytelling tools; branded investor relations portals; and hands-on support, including reporting, investor communications, and distribution to a broad network of institutional investors. “Blockworks IR will not only lower costs for protocols and attract new capital to the space, but it will increase transparency and therefore the size of the industry,” said Blockworks co-founder Michael Ippolito.
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The Public Relations Global Network adds OVID Health, a London-based public relations and public affairs agency working with pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences organizations, to its network. Founded by former journalist and political adviser Jenny Ousbey, OVID Health supports global life science firms, including leaders in rare disease, oncology, neurology and cell and gene therapy. It helps organizations connect with patients, health care stakeholders and policy leaders. PRGN now has two agencies located in the United Kingdom. Rooster, PRGN’s other UK member agency, joined the network in 2025. The two agencies expand PRGN’s reach across Europe. “Becoming part of PRGN allows us to collaborate with like-minded partners around the world, extend the support we can offer global pharmaceutical and healthcare brands, and contribute our perspective on patient-centered, insight-driven communications in complex and highly regulated markets,” said Ousbey.
VPE Communications, which helps organizations authentically connect with diverse audiences, celebrates 38 years in business and announces a new ownership structure... Praytell expands into the Asian market with the opening of a new office in Singapore... The International Public Relations Network unveils a new visual identity and redesigned website. 
SourceCode Communications launches SourceCode Germany, establishing the agency's first office in continental Europe... Clario Group acquires Ted Miller Group, a Miami-founded agency focused on clients in the technology, travel & leisure and financial services sectors... Global Situation Room’s Global Risk Advisory Council is hosting a July 23 webinar that will go over the results of its new Reputation Risk Index.
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.
