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Fire on the Hill, a strategic communications agency with 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 agency will work to elevate the Intergenerational Foundation’s communications, supporting its team with new strategies that amplify the impact of its economic analysis and strengthen its profile with media and wider audiences. The scope of work includes media training and a high-impact media relations program, helping IF’s economists develop their skills as spokespeople, strengthen the way analysis is presented and broaden editorial relationships. “It is a pleasure to work with the Fire on the Hill team, and we greatly value their support throughout the program,” said Intergenerational Foundation senior researcher Tobias Whelton. “Their understanding of our organisation and the issues we work on makes the collaboration particularly valuable”
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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. The award ceremony, to be held at Sony Hall in New York City, will celebrate outstanding campaigns and organizations, honor accomplished communications leaders through the PRSA-NY Individual Awards, and recognize the 2026 PRSA-NY 15 Under 35 Class. This year’s theme, “Where Stories Move Hearts, Minds and Markets,” reflects the power of communications and storytelling to inspire action, build trust and drive meaningful impact. Sponsors of the Big Apple Awards: Edelman, HUNTER, Burson, MikeWorldWide, 360PR+, Truescope, Davis + Gilbert LLP, Baker Tilly x Anchin, The Museum of Public Relations, D S Simon Media, Coyne PR, Bospar and Notified. Tickets and tables are available now, with early-bird pricing through August 31.
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CasePR, a boutique litigation communications firm providing strategic media support for law firms, plaintiffs, experts and organizations involved in complex legal disputes, launches in Portland, OR. Started up by Lara Miller and Kristen Hoff, the founders of Sky PR and Global Talent PR, the new firm was created to offer a smaller, more nimble alternative to traditional litigation communications firms. Its services include litigation media strategy, case messaging, reporter outreach, media materials, executive and expert positioning, crisis communications and ongoing media monitoring. "Litigation communications require a very different approach from traditional PR," said Miller. "The legal strategy always comes first. Our role is to work closely with counsel, understand what can and cannot be said publicly, and then identify where thoughtful media strategy can support the broader objectives of the case.”
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. 
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.
Wawner Strategies, which was founded by former APCO director/VP Kat Wawner in 2022, relaunches as The Category... Metro Transportation Management & Design, a Washington, DC-based transportation planning and operations management services firm, and Relentless Awareness, a communications and creative strategy firm, form a strategic alliance... Luna PR, a Dubai-based communications and marketing agency that specializes in emerging and disruptive technologies, expands its U.S. footprint.
