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Michael Phelps named PRWeek’s 2020 Communicator of the Year
Phelps will accept his award at PRWeek’s gala ceremony in New York City on the evening of March 19.
Kathryn Beiser exits Kaiser Permanente
Beiser left the California-based healthcare organization last week.
Pharma comms exec Jeff Winton launches agency
Winton has worked at Alkermes, Astellas, Eli Lilly and Pfizer, among other pharma notables.
Health Care Service Corporation's comms head Matt Burns exits
The health insurer has changed up its entire leadership team and laid off hundreds of employees.
KP Public Affairs names Patrick George partner
George is leading work in health IT, infectious disease management, machine learning and online education at the firm.
W2O acquires advertising, medical education firm 21Grams
It's W2O's fourth acquisition in recent months.
Omnicom PR Group forms alliance with LaVoieHealthScience
The move will help OPRG target the healthcare startup space.
Ruder Finn picks Christie Anbar as global healthcare lead
The role had been empty since June 2018.
Johnson & Johnson's Ernie Knewitz named Americas comms lead for Janssen
It's Knewitz's second stint at Janssen.
Weight Watchers' social media campaign is unfortunately timed
'Weight Watchers, maybe it'd be a good idea to suspend your #ThisismyWW sponsored trend at the same time World War 3 is trending'.
Imre Health to open Philadelphia office
The office will help the agency attract talent and serve health clients in the area.
CVS Health comms head Kathryn Metcalfe exits for Bristol-Myers Squibb
She joins the biopharma company as EVP of corporate affairs.
Inside Mucinex's transformation campaign
The OTC brand has been "fearlessly testing" new social media platforms, such as TikTok.
Public affairs heavyweight switches from Bayer to MSD
Pharma multinational MSD has appointed Jo Bullen as its executive director of external affairs for the UK.
Peter Frates, advocate of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, dead at 34
The challenge raised more than $200 million worldwide.
Finn Partners acquires Paris-based Medical & Health Consulting
Medical & Health Consulting represents biopharma, health technology and medical device companies and professional medical associations.
FleishmanHillard and Ketchum dominate ICCO Global Awards
FleishmanHillard won four awards and Ketchum bagged a hat trick at this year's ICCO Global Awards in London.
Agency and clinical services giant acquires CanaleComm for $31m
UDG Healthcare has acquired San Diego-based Canale Communications for up to $31m (£24m), continuing its 2019 spending spree on both sides of the Atlantic.
Newswire offers free assessments to tech, healthcare companies
The appraisals will help companies get the most out of their comms and marketing campaigns, the platform said.
Finn Partners hires Diana Scott as health practice partner
Scott joined the agency last week, reporting to Kristie Kuhl, managing partner of the health practice.
Analysis
Kicking the habit: Most large agencies swear off e-cigarette clients
Many firms' policies put little to no daylight between vaping and Big Tobacco.
Why mental health advocates are backing Burger King's Unhappy Meals
Some dismiss it as a cheap stunt, but experts say the campaign could help young consumers.
Eugene the Egg revealed as 'cracking campaign' for mental health
The mystery behind one of the hottest Insta stars to emerge on the social media platform has finally been broken. PR pros wade in to Eugene's eggcellent campaign.
Johnson & Johnson tries to hold the line after baby powder exposés
The pharma company has put on a full-court press in response to reports by Reuters and The New York Times.
A new PSA for Mariska Hargitay's nonprofit aims to end the rape kit backlog
Boutique agency Invisible Man teamed up with the Joyful Heart Foundation for the powerful spot.
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