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ICR: PR Firm Profile
Communications Agencies & Firms
Jun 3, 2026

ICR: PR Firm Profile

ICR is one of the largest independent U.S. strategic communications firms — IR, IPO advisory, M&A, crisis. Founded 1998 in Westport CT by Tom Ryan, Chad Jacobs, and John Flanagan. CEO Anton Nicholas since January 2026, succeeding co-founder Ryan. 400+ team members.

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Rational 360: PR Firm Profile
Communications Agencies & Firms
Jun 3, 2026

Rational 360: PR Firm Profile

Rational 360 — independent bipartisan Washington, D.C. public affairs and strategic communications agency. Founded 2009 from merger of Rational PR and Stevens and Schriefer Group. CEO Patrick Dorton (former Clinton White House aide). Joe Lockhart associated.

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Kivvit (Now Avoq): PR Firm Profile
Communications Agencies & Firms
Jun 3, 2026

Kivvit (Now Avoq): PR Firm Profile

Kivvit no longer operates as a standalone brand. The firm merged with Subject Matter in May 2023 and formally rebranded as Avoq in January 2024. Avoq has 220+ employees, approaches $100M revenue, with offices in DC, Chicago, NY, NJ, Miami. Kivvit co-founder Eric Sedler continues as Avoq managing partner.

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Hawkins International: PR Firm Profile
Communications Agencies & Firms
Jun 3, 2026

Hawkins International: PR Firm Profile

Hawkins International is a leading luxury travel, hospitality, and wellness PR agency founded 2002 by Jennifer Hawkins. Acquired by FINN Partners in November 2021. Now operates as the core of the FINN Partners US Travel Team. Bi-coastal with NYC and LA offices. Notable clients: Montage, Inspirato, Dorchester Collection, Seabourn.

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Sam Brown Inc.: PR Firm Profile
Communications Agencies & Firms
Jun 3, 2026

Sam Brown Inc.: PR Firm Profile

Sam Brown Inc. is a leading independent healthcare communications agency founded 1999 by Laura Liotta. Acquired by Blue Matter, a life sciences consulting firm, in September 2024. Liotta continues as Founder and President. 50+ professionals, 40+ active clients. Specialty: biotech, biopharma, life sciences.

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DKC: PR Firm Profile
Communications Agencies & Firms
Jun 3, 2026

DKC: PR Firm Profile

DKC is a top ten independent PR firm founded in 1991 by Dan Klores, acquired by Acceleration Community of Companies in September 2024. Profile covers history, ownership, leadership under CEO Sean Cassidy and President Matthew Traub, and the R&CPMK absorption.

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Allison Worldwide: PR Firm Profile
Communications Agencies & Firms
Jun 3, 2026

Allison Worldwide: PR Firm Profile

Allison Worldwide — formerly Allison+Partners — is a global integrated marketing and communications agency founded September 2001, part of Stagwell. Co-founders Scott Allison and Andy Hardie-Brown stepped back in Dec 2024; Ray Day is Executive Chairman, Jonathan Heit is Global CEO.

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