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GOP Veteran Cooper Joins Teneo

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Rory CooperRory Cooper, a veteran Republican operative and policy specialist, has joined Teneo’s Washington office as senior managing director in its strategy & communications practice.

DCI Group Expands to NYC 

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Will FeuerWashington-based DCI Group has hired Wall Street Journal reporter Will Feuer to gain a presence in the New York market.

Accounts in Transit: Diffusion PR Wins The Folio Society

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Folio SocietyDiffusion PR picks up The Folio Society, which publishes illustrated books... 5W Public Relations hauls in connected desk company Beflo... RB Milestone Group lands IR duties for oceansix future paths, which creates products from plastic waste.

On the Move: Longacre Square Partners Names Kral COO

Fri., Apr. 12, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Rebecca KralLongacre Square Partners appoints Rebecca Kral as its first chief operating officer... Channel V Media hires RETHINK Retail's Gabriella Bock as director of content... Brands2Life, which works with tech clients, appoints ICR alum Jack Murphy as VP.

Commentary

Tech Is Back

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Arthur SadounPublicis Groupe CEO Arthur Sadoun puts competition on notice... Macy's throws in the towel as it appoints two directors nominated by its unwanted suitor... The Profile in Wimpery Award goes to the Ford Presidential Foundation for stiffing American hero and former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

Rational 360 Irons Out Saudi Arabia Pact

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

SaudiRational 360 has ironed out its six-month $1.2M contract with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to position it as a “sophisticated global investment fund.”

MI County Seeks PR for Medical Cannabis Law

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

MonroeMonroe County plans to hire a firm to run an education, communications and outreach campaign regarding the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act.

Give Buyers a Playground

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

The Funnel is Dead, Use a Playground Instead WebinarAbandon traditional content plans focused on a linear buyer progression and instead embrace a consumer journey where no matter which direction they travel, they get what they need, stressed marketing pro Ashley Faus during O'Dwyer's webinar Apr. 2.

On the Move: Citigroup Adds Blackrock's Craddock

Thu., Apr. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Alex CraddockCitigroup is bringing on Blackrock global CMO Alex Craddock as chief marketing and content officer, a newly created role, effective next month... FINN Partners promotes David Lieberson to senior partner... Borghese, an Italian beauty brand, names Christina Citrola VP of sales, marketing and e-Commerce.

Weber Shandwick Lands Morocco Tourism

Wed., Apr. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

MoroccoWeber Shandwick is providing PR and marketing communications services to the Moroccan National Tourist Office in New York.

Ruder Finn Bolsters Consumer Offering

Wed., Apr. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

RuderFinnRuder Finn has recruited Ketchum veterans Corrine Gudovic and Tera Miller to bolster its consumer group, which serves Coca-Cola, Disney, LG, and Aveda.

DJE Holdings Unveils RUTH

Wed., Apr. 10, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Rana KomarDJE Holdings, parent of Edelman and Zeno, launches RUTH as an independent shop named after Ruth Edelman, mental health advocate, wife and longtime business partner of Dan Edelman.

News of Firms: HAVAS Red Plants Flag in the Ivory Coast

Wed., Apr. 10, 2024

By Steve Barnes

HAVASHAVAS Red (formerly Red HAVAS) adds HAVAS Red Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) to its network... CURA Strategies, an integrated health care communications and public affairs consulting firm, launches Advocacy Accelerator, an online platform built to help advocates achieve their policy goals.... POV Strategy and Research, which provides gaming-focused marketing and insight, launches in Dallas... AMP3 PR releases its AMPlified Magazine: Volume 3 online 'zine.

On the Move: Prosek Snags Darrow from Brunswick Group

Wed., Apr. 10, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Bryan DarrowProsek Partners hires Brunswick Group's Bryan Darrow as a managing director... Business Insider recruits Ari Isaacman D'Angelo from FGS Global, where she was a managing director, to serve as chief communications officer.... Perry Communications Group promotes Kaitlin Perry to SVP.

DC Housing Authority Shops for PR

Tue., Apr. 9, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

DC Housing AuthorityThe DC Housing Authority, which is charged with providing affordable housing that is well-maintained and “aesthetically pleasing for those whose circumstances prevent them from competing in the general marketplace," is looking for PR support.

NYC PR Firms Largest Slice of O'Dwyer's Rankings

Tue., Apr. 9, 2024

By John O'Dwyer

Pizza sliceNew York City PR firms make up the largest slice of O'Dwyer's 147 firm overall ranking with 33 of 40 in the New York/New Jersey area either calling Manhattan their home or having a presence there.