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Weber Shandwick hires Ben Branham as NY corporate, public affairs lead
Branham has led comms for The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
PR leaders react to Biden dropping out, Harris consolidating support
Here’s a sample of reactions to President Joe Biden’s decision to stand down from the 2024 election and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Burson hires Damion Potter as global chair of public affairs
Potter joins from Haleon, where he was VP and global head of policy and government affairs.
John Deere pulls back DEI support after conservative influencer accuses it of ‘going woke’
The company will “no longer participate in or support external social or cultural awareness, parades, festivals or events.”
17 business leaders react to Trump assassination attempt
CEOs rushed to social media to condemn the shooting after staying quiet about politics for most of this election cycle.
Change the Ref urges international adoption of US kids plagued by gun violence
The nonprofit’s latest campaign, Save us from the USA, targets international citizens to raise awareness for lack of gun violence reform in the U.S.
Saudi Arabia Defense Ministry enlists Ruder Finn for comms support
The agency is handling PR and comms for Saudi Arabia’s MOD in the U.S. and other countries.
Bully Pulpit International rolls out tax policy practice
The public affairs specialist is launching the practice group ahead of an expected gridlocked Congress resulting from this year’s elections.
‘PR emergency of the highest order’: Reaction to Biden debate disaster
PR executives with Democratic ties did not hold back in assessing the president’s debate performance.
Pressure on CNN for first Biden-Trump debate
The network has unprecedented control of the first debate between President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump.
Precision promotes Krishana Davis to lead multicultural engagement division
The agency has also hired Capitol Hill strategist Tim Mulvey and Ford Motor Company government and public policy communications manager Melissa Miller as SVPs.
Warner Bros. Discovery names Robert Gibbs chief comms, public affairs officer
The former White House press secretary and more recently BPI partner will report to WBD CEO David Zaslav in the newly created role.
GMMB rolls out ad-buying tools for 2024 election cycle
The firm piloted the platforms in state campaigns in 2022.
PPHC plants flag in UK with acquisition of Pagefield Communications
Public Policy Holding Company has made four acquisitions since its initial public offering in December 2021.
Dentons Global Advisors rebrands to 'reflect independence'
Dentons Global Advisors has rebranded three years after its launch.
Analysis
Ford puts its signature on Detroit renaissance with Michigan Central Station reopening
Michigan Central Innovation District is home to 100 startups and counting. Its centerpiece railroad station was celebrated in a free concert starring Eminem last week.
Spanish-language media is bracing for an onslaught of election misinformation
Disinformation rarely gets fact-checked on Spanish-language digital media. Companies like NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises are working to change that before voters go to the polls.
TikTok needs creators to save itself
Communicators agree that the ByteDance-owned platform should be doing more than rely on its users to make its case. Organized and on-message creators can help.
The 2024 influencer election: Agencies get creators ready to talk politics
People want to hear less from politicians. That means creators will step in as voices of authority this election cycle.
Is reproductive loss leave offered at your agency?
Agencies with a California presence will be required to adopt the policy by the start of next year. Many firms based there or with a presence in the state already have measures in place.
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.
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