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Merriam-Webster is tracking the buzziest words during the Trump-Biden debate so you don’t have to
The dictionary site will monitor trending words and post them to Twitter.
CDC hires Golin to support international initiatives
The IPG firm will work on media and social media for the CDC’s Center for Global Health.
Networks drop deepfake democracy campaign at last minute
The activation by former BBDO CCO Greg Hahn’s agency Mischief @ No Fixed Address was scheduled to air during Tuesday’s presidential debates.
California $6m tobacco-control campaign decision under appeal
The state is reviewing its call to award the seven-figure campaign to Rally.
Signal Group adds Democratic National Convention deputy COO
Shelby Wagenseller is joining the firm as a VP.
Democrats want more info about about $250m HHS COVID-19 campaign
They’re concerned it could be a de facto Trump campaign ad.
Purple Strategies names Jennifer Kohl as senior director
Kohl worked on President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign and led the PR team of chef José Andrés.
Sard Verbinnen & Co buys UK comms and public affairs agency
International comms consultancy Sard Verbinnen & Co (SVC) has acquired UK-based Oakhill Communications for an undisclosed sum.
In Trump’s crosshairs, TikTok grows public affairs team
The buzzy social platform is looking for public affairs specialists to operate on both a federal and state level.
Finn Partners promotes Jessica Berk Ross with remit to expand public affairs
Robin Crawford was named head of the DC public affairs group.
Porter Novelli collaborates with Global Situation Room for new services
Porter Novelli has expanded its collaboration with public affairs firm Global Situation Room to launch additional offerings for clients.
Hong Kong govt announces PR agency after lengthened tender process
After a long and difficult search, a one-year contract worth US$6.3 million has been awarded to one agency.
Silicon Valley companies, industry groups lead backlash to Trump visa ban
Tech companies say the ban cuts down the talent they can bring to the workforce.
Domino’s defends McEnany interaction: ‘Being responsive to customers is not political’
The pizza chain says it is ‘shocked’ at the outrage over an eight-year-old tweet.
‘From footballer to one of UK’s top lobbyists’ - industry leaders praise Marcus Rashford’s ‘blinder’ of a campaign
The Manchester United star is the toast of the UK's lobbying industry after his effective and heartfelt campaign to extend a free school meals voucher scheme for vulnerable children in England prompted a Government U-turn.
Analysis
Inside Planned Parenthood’s push to stall a Supreme Court pick
The organization moved quickly after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last Friday to remind the public what’s at stake.
‘America has no one left to trust’: Former HHS comms staffers on COVID-19 report meddling
“You don’t renegotiate a bible when you teach it,” says one ex-HHS official.
Talk to everyone: Breaking down Fauci’s media relations strategy
The most trusted man in America on COVID-19 is taking his authenticity wherever Americans consume media, from Vanity Fair to Desus & Mero.
Trump, #MeToo and Greta: The biggest PR moments that defined a decade
As we enter 2020, you can still dunk in the dark.
Twitter's political ad decision could go far beyond Twitter
Its larger impact could be felt if Facebook or YouTube also tighten regulations.
DC Influencers
National Association of Manufacturers goes digital this election season
Jamie 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
We'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
Alison 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
John 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
Shanelle Matthews, lead communications strategist for Black Lives Matter, tells Dipka Bhambhani about driving conversations from the 'hood to the White House.
