 Michael Kempner |
MWWPR chief Michael Kempner, who launched the firm in New Jersey in 1986, has been elected Manhattan Chamber of Commerce chairman, succeeding Ken Biberaj. He is the former deputy finance chair of the Democratic National Committee and was nominated by President Obama and approved by the U.S. Senate to serve as a Governor of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which oversees all U.S. media properties. "Michael's background as a successful entrepreneur will be a major asset for our organization and the emerging businesses we are trying to help," said Jessica Walker, the Chamber's President and CEO.
 Crosby Marketing team members with their PRSA “Best in Maryland” awards. |
Crosby Marketing Communications took home five awards in the 2017 “Best in Maryland” awards competition, conducted by the Maryland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Crosby won awards in the “Creative Tactics” category for two projects: a mobile app and social engagement program created for the public to “Thank A Vet” in their lives, developed for Disabled American Veterans; and publicity for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s partnership with the “Mark Trail” comic strip, to help educate audiences about how to prevent spreading invasive species. The agency also snagged trophies in the “Social Media” category for a video content campaign designed to drive potential organ donors to OrganDonor.gov, and in both the “Integrated Communications” and “Videos” categories for the “Victories for Veterans” national public service campaign created for DAV.
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MCS Healthcare Public Relations has moved its headquarters to Basking Ridge, NJ to allow for further expansion. The move comes in the midst of agency growth and the expansion of its digital and integrated communications practice. “The new headquarters aligns with the agency’s vision for development,” said agency president Eliot Harrison. “New and seasoned talent will excel in an environment that empowers teamwork and new technology use, which is why we’re excited to call this office home.” The location of the new office is 110 Allen Road, Suite 303.
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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