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Ralph Posner joins American Hotel & Lodging Association as CCO
By Noah Zuss,April 01, 2025The DC-based organization represents more than 30,000 members.
Havas Formula boosts launch of Michelle Obama’s Plezi Hydration sports drink
By Diana Bradley,March 31, 2025On day one of the launch, Plezi Hydration garnered 116 earned media placements.
WPP removes references to DEI in latest annual report
By Alessandra Scotto di Santolo, Campaign,March 31, 2025The holding company has replaced all references to diversity, equity and inclusion with "people and culture."
LaVoie Strategic Communications wins lucrative GSA contract
By Noah Zuss,March 28, 2025The pact is worth $4 million, with potential for it to extend beyond its original five-year run. The award comes as President Trump aims to drastically cut government spending.
Prepared, not panicked: Leaders await RFK Jr.’s potential TV pharma ad ban
By Jack O'Brien, MM+M,March 28, 2025Over a month into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s tenure as HHS secretary, leaders in pharma, medical marketing and media circles are preparing for a potential TV pharma ad ban.
‘It's a completely different world’: Ex-CDC comms director on the future of public health messaging
By Jess Ruderman,March 28, 2025Kevin Griffis explains his decision to leave the lead communications role at the government agency.
Adfero names Edelman, Koch Industries alum Steve Lombardo as CEO
By Chris Daniels,March 25, 2025Lombardo’s resume also has stints at Burson-Marsteller and as an aide to late former President George HW Bush.
Ex-Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joins Penta Group
By Jonathan Owen,March 24, 2025Former Irish Taoiseach (prime minister) Leo Varadkar has been appointed to the global advisory board of the U.S.-based stakeholder solutions firm Penta Group.
Journalists more active on Bluesky than X, report reveals
By Jonathan Owen,March 21, 2025Journalists are engaging far more frequently on Bluesky than they do on X, according to a study.
Columbia University interim president lays out guiding principles
By Jess Ruderman,March 12, 2025Katrina Armstrong’s statement comes after ICE arrested a Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests.
Breakwater Strategy hires former Trump campaign adviser as MD
By Diana Bradley,March 11, 2025Chris Byrne started in the role this week.
LSG appoints Teal Baker as managing director
By Jess Ruderman,March 05, 2025The agency has also hired Rachel Shell and Dayna Adelman as SVPs.
Two different ad campaigns, one important message on gun violence prevention
By Julia Walker,March 04, 2025Ad Council and Project Unloaded are advocating against firearms with data-driven, purpose-led strategies.
Orchestra promotes two to lead new centers of excellence
By Noah Zuss,February 07, 2025Orchestra has named Andrew Friedman and Tess VandenDolder to lead centers for crisis PR and higher education communications.
Communicators: Keep calm and carry on
By Steve Barrett,February 06, 2025As PR teams set up rapid response task forces to navigate an unprecedented period of instability and change, they must also be the voice in the room that advocates for calm and pushes back on senior executives if necessary.
Analysis
Canada’s largest companies lean into patriotism in response to US tariffs
By Chris Daniels,March 20, 2025But some have come under fire for overplaying their patriotic roots.
More pocketbook, less politics: How C-suites should talk about tariffs
By Noah Zuss,March 06, 2025Whether tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are on, off or somewhere in between, there are ways executives can address them without inviting political blowback.
4 flashpoints in the Trump White House’s war with legacy media
By Chris Daniels,February 20, 2025How the Trump administration is intentionally stressing its own relationship with mainstream journalists.
Highlights from PRWeek’s Healthcare Conference
By PRWeek staff,February 05, 2025Panelists discussed the science of skin health, policy under a new president, GLP-1s and DEI at this week’s event in New York City.
The Trump to-do list: How communicators are getting ready for the MAGA takeover
By Chris Daniels,December 05, 2024With weeks to go until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term, communicators are focused on scenario planning and coalition building. Here’s a look at their to-do lists.
DC Influencers
National Association of Manufacturers goes digital this election season
By Alison Kanski,August 24, 2016Jamie Hennigan VP of strategic communications at the National Association of Manufacturers on the NAM's digital campaign, #TruthOnTheTrail.
DC Influencer: Reinout Oussoren, Northern Power Systems
By Alison Kanski,July 27, 2016We're a small manufacturer and work primarily with lobbying firms or industry groups doing the lobbying. We provide a strong voice to industry associations such as the American Wind Energy Association and Distributed Wind Energy Association.
E-cigarette maker VMR's Seth Coblentz on why regulation is a drag
By Alison Kanski,June 07, 2016Alison Kanski talks to VMR's general counsel on regulation, international trade, and more.
What is a lobbyist? The McCormick Group's John Hesse says it's about communication
By By Dipka Bhambhani,May 04, 2016John Hesse II, a consultant on law and government affairs at The McCormick Group, discusses lobbying and PR.
The communications goals and strategies of Black Lives Matter
By Dipka Bhambhani,February 10, 2016Shanelle Matthews, lead communications strategist for Black Lives Matter, tells Dipka Bhambhani about driving conversations from the 'hood to the White House.
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