"A signal can take countless forms, but at its core, it is a means of effective communication. That's precisely why we chose the name to represent our brand," John Procter, executive VP, said.The firm bolstered its digital expertise this past spring with the addition of Garth Moore, former senior director of North American digital operations for non-profit advocacy group ONE Campaign.
Other key hires are Robert Marcus, former special assistant for legislative affairs for President Barack Obama, insurance industry veteran Kim Dorgan and financial policy expert Langston Emerson.
“Signal drives positive outcomes for our clients,” Eric Bovim, managing director, said. “We deploy strategies that break convention and create new possibilities. That is what Signal represents."
4media group completes its acquisition of Family Features Editorial Syndicate... Illumination PR, which represents lifestyle brands, influencers and celebrities, launches DR Media Group... EAG Advertising and Marketing acquires pay-for-performance firm INK inc. Public Relations. 
LLYC launches Signs of Pride, a campaign that revives the original protest banners of the first Pride marches... The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry forms the Public Relations and Digital Marketing Working Group... Circle of One Marketing, a Miami-based, minority-owned marketing agency, is named official agency of record for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. 
Vogel Group, a DC-headquartered government affairs and consulting firm, forms a strategic partnership with Montreal-based public affairs firm Boléro Stratégies... Matter Communications launches project-based offerings for B2C companies looking to increase brand awareness and visibility... Tucker/Hall, a Tampa-based PR and public affairs firm, opens a new office in Orlando. 
Why investing in public relations is ultimately about building bridges in a connected world.
Edelman is laying off 330 people (5.3 percent of its workforce) to cope with an anticipated eight percent shortfall in 2024 US revenues, and client demand for one-stop shopping for speciality services.
