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ICR releases a report that says the SPAC IPO market has been trending upward—and is likely to stay on that track. According to the April 2026 SPAC Market Update & Outlook, the first quarter of 2026 saw the pricing of 62 IPOs, raising a total of $13.2 billion. That beats the average of 47 (raising $10.1 billion) over the last four quarters. More than half (approximately 58 percent) of the first quarter’s deals were from serial SPAC issuers. ICR’s report says that a rise in the number those of serial sponsor IPOs, coupled with higher average deal sizes, are behind the surge in the market. “With a large backlog of SPACs currently in the IPO pipeline, many led by experienced sponsors, and deal flow being driven by disruptive sectors like AI, robotics and quantum, and in some cases areas of national interest like critical minerals and defense tech, we believe SPACs are well‑positioned to play an important role in 2026 and beyond,” said ICR Capital chairman Don Duffy.
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Washington Women in PR is sponsoring an April 15 event that looks at how women can change the dynamics that often keep them in lower-visibility positions through strategic self-advocacy and organizational awareness. Susan Matthews Apgood, who founded media relations firm News Generation and now teaches at American University's Kogod School of Business, will provide participants with practical tools for articulating the value of their work, demonstrating impact to leadership, and building professional paths that align with both ambition and sustainability. Running from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., “Advocate for Your Work: Strategic Visibility and Boundary-Setting for Communications and PR Professionals” will be held at Florida International University (601 New Jersey Ave. NW. Suite 103, Washington, DC 20001).
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Life Science Cares Boston, an organization supported by LaVoieHeathScience (LHS founder Donna LaVoie is on its board), will convene leaders, employees and partners from across the life sciences industry for its annual Impact Breakfast on April 13 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. The program will highlight the unique role the life sciences sector plays in strengthening the region’s nonprofit ecosystem. The event will also set the stage for Life Science Cares Boston’s 10-year anniversary celebration this November. Over the past decade, the Boston chapter has invested more than $13.8 million and contributed nearly 40,000 volunteer hours. “We’ve always believed that the strength of this work comes from the people behind it across companies, across roles, and across our community,” said Rosie Cunningham, executive director of Life Science Cares Boston.
FleishmanHillard has launched an “America 250” unit to help clients capitalize on the events tied to the celebration of the semiquincentennial of the US.
Supreme Group launches Supreme Intelligence FDE+ (Forward Deployed Expert), a service model that embeds AI-native domain experts directly inside client organizations to architect and build custom AI solutions... LaVoie Strategic Communications Group announced that the federal trademark registrations for its LHS Immersion and LHS Fifteen-Slide Presentation have been renewed... Sprout Social introduces an AI-powered social intelligence platform designed to help organizations operationalize real-time, unfiltered market conversations at scale.
Ever Wondered, a London-based advisory firm focused on helping companies deliver clear, consistent messages across every channel in AI search, launches... The Museum of Public Relations launches platform that allows users to connect with an AI persona of Edward Bernays, based entirely on his own writings... PRGN releases a study in which 89 percent of business leaders surveyed said hey find brand influence as “extremely” or “very” important.
BGR Analytics rates Texas as the best state for AI investors to place their money, according to its newly launched BGR Best States for AI Investment Index... Pierpont Communications, a PR and integrated digital marketing agency headquartered in Houston, expands into South Florida... The Pollack Group names Project Petals as the recipient of its 2026 Big Red Grant.
LaVoie Strategic Communications Group launches an integrated market platform and redesigned website meant to reflect the agency’s evolving role advising healthcare, life sciences and government organizations... Highwire publishes “Passing the Torch: A Framework for CEO Transition Communication for Professional Services Businesses"... Auris, a communications lab backed by a strategic investment from Helios & Partners, launches.
