
Global Comms Report: Strategic communications secures elusive seat
The sixth annual PRWeek/Cision Global Comms Report reveals some of the clearest signs yet of how far PR has come — and how its performance under recent pressure and increased embrace of data and analytics have helped get it there.

How PepsiCo is supporting Phoenix’s Hispanic-owned businesses ahead of Super Bowl LVII
The company enlisted help from Latino actor, producer and activist Wilmer Valderrama.

Pinterest launches Black travel hub
The campaign, timed for the start of Black History Month, aims to help Black travelers find safe locations, brands and experiences while traveling.

Accenture brings on Magic Leap chief design officer to help lead its metaverse business
James Temple to head up Accenture Song’s metaverse capabilities, succeeding Mark Curtis, who is moving to its global sustainability studio.

Arthur Sadoun: Publicis’ ‘profound transformation’ is paying off
CEO talks to PRWeek's sister media brand Campaign about Q4 results, rewarding talent and paying an average salary increase of 8% last year.

Stagwell and Sloane & Company hire former Virgin Group CCO Nick Fox
Fox will head Stagwell’s risk and reputation unit.

Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Friday morning
Weber Shandwick appoints North American public affairs, social impact and sustainability leads; Beyond Meat brings on marketing executive.
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Splendid restructures senior leadership
Splendid Communications has made changes to its senior leadership team to support the expansion of its network group, The Splendid Collective.

TUI appoints UK comms agency
Travel company TUI has appointed One Green Bean as its UK communications agency after a three-way pitch.

‘Press office did not lie to the media’ – Royal insider disputes Harry’s comms claims
A former member of the Royal Household’s press office has hit back at Prince Harry’s depiction of a Royal comms operation that has repeatedly lied and orchestrated cover-ups.