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Devine + Partners added four clients to its roster. Law firm Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr is partnering with the Philadelphia-based firm to elevate its communications strategies with a focus on legal professionals and thought leadership. D+P’s efforts for environmental organization On the Water Consortium will help the group shape its organizational structure and develop a messaging strategy. Farmers Restaurant Group is enlisting D+P to assist in putting together a national media relations campaign. D+P will work with the 2018 BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, a stop on the PGA Tour, to build awareness and support for the event. “D+P is proud to work with each of these respected organizations,” said CEO Jay Devine.
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Off Madison Ave, which has been AOR for the Arizona Office of Tourism for several years, recently advanced that working relationship to include local PR work highlighting the impact of tourism on the state as well as nationally focused work charged with raising awareness of unexpected travel destinations in Arizona. For Scottsdale Public Art, the Phoenix-headquartered shop is supporting the mission of raising awareness of public art in Scottsdale and propelling the conversation around public art. Its work with logistics and freight management company GlobalTranz is focused on elevating the company’s national profile.
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The O’Hara Project and Second Melody, teamed for Solo Technology Holdings, LLC. Solo is the creator of the iKeyp®, which is billed as the world’s first Smart SafeTM. The patented device connects to the internet and provides owners with real-time security alerts and intelligent reminders. The Morristown, NJ-based communications shops will collaborate on strategy. Second Melody will handle branding, messaging and creative while The O’Hara Project will focus on public relations and social media management. “We are thrilled to partner with Second Melody and The O’Hara Project to aid in bringing our message to a national and international audience,” said Mitch Danzig, CEO of Solo Tech.
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. 
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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.
