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Google names new VP of comms and public affairs

By Arvind Hickman, November 07, 2019

Google has promoted Lily Lin to VP of communications and public affairs.

Exclusive: Portland founder Tim Allan steps down

By Danny Rogers, November 07, 2019

One of the UK's most successful political-corporate advisors, Tim Allan, is leaving the agency, Portland, he founded 18 years ago to pursue other interests.

FTI hires two public affairs execs

By Thomas Moore, October 28, 2019

Both Sonja Nesbit and Erica Elliott Richardson are based in Washington, DC.

Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Monday morning

By Diana Bradley, October 28, 2019

PR stunt fail: Samsung's "space selfie" balloon crashes; Sprout Social files IPO.

Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Tuesday morning

By Diana Bradley, October 15, 2019

Omnicom Q3 earnings; LeBron James criticizes Daryl Morey.

Saudi Arabia turns to influencers to give nation's image a makeover

By Arvind Hickman, October 15, 2019

As war in Yemen rages on and controversy around Jamal Khashoggi's murder lingers, Saudi Arabia is turning to influencers to shed a positive light on the kingdom as it slowly opens up to tourism. The tactic is part of a broader PR offensive to improve perceptions in line with Mohammad bin Salman's 2030 Vision.

US comms agency adopts Lansons brand

By Stephen Delahunty, October 11, 2019

New York-based strategic communications consultancy Intermarket has changed its brand name, following its recent acquisition by reputation management consultancy Lansons.

TikTok bans political ads

By Jessica Goodfellow, October 07, 2019

Blanket ban comes at time when China's influence over social app is coming to light.

Ogilvy hires VMLY&R's Rachel Caggiano to run DC office

By Thomas Moore, October 01, 2019

She previously led WPP's PhRMA Go Boldly account.

Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Monday morning

By Diana Bradley, September 30, 2019

Russell Stover Chocolates hires Endeavor; White House aides planning impeachment response effort.

'Impassioned, authentic and raw': The keys to Greta Thunberg's success

By Chris Daniels, September 27, 2019

Experts say the 16-year-old activist has been able to humanize the climate crisis as few else have.

Peter Reid joins U.N. to lead strategic communications for secretary-general

By Sean Czarnecki, September 26, 2019

Reid's career includes more than a decade working for the British government.

Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Thursday morning

By Diana Bradley, September 26, 2019

When old tweets come back to haunt - with unexpected results; Facebook faces (another) antitrust probe.

Edelman names Aaron McLear US chair of public affairs

By Diana Bradley, September 24, 2019

McLear has worked at the agency since May 2018.

BCW picks Sam Myers to lead grassroots shop Direct Impact

By Thomas Moore, September 24, 2019

Myers worked at agencies Huge and OutCast and on the Obama for America campaign.

Analysis

Twitter's political ad decision could go far beyond Twitter

By Chris Daniels, November 08, 2019

Its larger impact could be felt if Facebook or YouTube also tighten regulations.

Staffing up on the trail: Meet the top comms staffers on 2020 Democratic campaigns

By Chris Daniels, August 09, 2019

New this election cycle: An emphasis on communications for small-dollar donations.

Replacing Huckabee Sanders: Without briefings, what's the point?

By Chris Daniels, June 21, 2019

Trump has changed the role of White House press secretary to the point where it's no longer necessary, say experts.

PR pros: 'Huawei is handling crisis well, but could target customers in charm offensive'

By Stephen Delahunty and Arvind Hickman, June 03, 2019

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has its work cut out to convince governments, technology partners and consumers that its products and telco infrastructure are safe, experts warn.