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Weber Shandwick Is One of Many Defendants in $20M Lawsuit Several defendants are named in a civil lawsuit recently filed in the New York Supreme Court by the Landau Group law firm on behalf of George Ouzounian and Jane Doe (his girlfriend) Ouzounian is also known on the internet as Maddox. The suit arises from a time when Maddox was a cohost on a podcast with Dax Herrera (known as “Dick Masterson”), who now does a podcast on his own called “The Dick Show.” While the two ran their podcast known as “The Biggest Problem in the Universe” Maddox claims... Read More >

The College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify an agency or company to plan, execute, and deliver branding services, including a core brand message, key marketing pieces, and a complete redesign of the college’s website (auburn.edu/cosam). COSAM would prefer an agency or company that has demonstrated experience in defining brands and managing website projects for higher education, and has expertise with best practices regarding successful implementation of brand messaging and website design, development, and deployment. The purpose of this RFP is to 1) to provide information... Read More >

Makovsky Hires Rob Schachter as EVP Healthcare in NY Office Rob Schachter moves into Makovsky’s New York Office as their Executive VP and Deputy head of their Healthcare division reporting directly to Susan Goldstein, chief strategy officer and partner. Schachter has been working as the managing director at Lazar Partners since 2015, and before that, he was with Ruder Finn’s healthcare division as an EVP. With 20+ years of experience in the healthcare device and pharmaceutical specialty, he brings past efforts working with companies such as Medtronic, Roche Diabetes, Novartis, AstraZeneca, and Merck. Gabriel Araujo Promoted by Ketchum – International... Read More >

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District (FVRL), the fifth largest library district in the state of Washington, is requesting proposals for consulting services for two related projects: 1) Modernizing its branding and visual identity; 2) Developing an actionable marketing plan for the district. Scope of Work: Branding With a new strategic plan, and a new mission, vision and values statements, FVRL is ready to open a new chapter in its history. As part of the rebranding process, we are seeking a new logo and branding that energizes and emphasizes our strengths while honoring our past. Our brand should represent the diverse... Read More >

Missouri Foundation for Health issues communications RFP. Missouri Foundation for Health is a resource for the region, working with communities and nonprofits to generate and accelerate positive changes in health. As a catalyst for change, the Foundation improves the health of Missourians through partnership, experience, knowledge, and funding. The selected agency will be expected to work closely with MFH staff, stakeholder organizations, and coalitions throughout the MFH service region to coordinate and align efforts. Scope to include: Develop a messaging campaign (to be rolled out in the fall of 2017 and continue through summer 2018) that will engage Missourians in... Read More >

The Oregon State Lottery Commission is seeking an agency to deliver marketing communications services that support Lottery's programs and other marketing outreach efforts. Lottery’s mission is to operate a statewide lottery with the highest standards of security and integrity to earn maximum profits for the people of Oregon, commensurate with the public good. Every year, the Lottery generates over $1 billion in sales of its many products. The Lottery sells many different games, and is responsible for managing a diversified product portfolio. In line with Lottery’s mission of maximizing revenue, Lottery’s goal is to communicate the availability of different products... Read More >

James Chapman Joins Bell Pottinger James Chapman is moving to Bell Pottinger on June 26th as a member of their political team. He should fill the spot easily as he used to be both a political editor at the Daily Mail and Brexit secretary David Davis’ chief of staff. Chapman declared that his new employer has very strong business and political teams and he’s excited to be working with them. Bell Pottinger represents clients around the world, and some of their financial ones include St James’s Place, CYBG, and TSB. Ikea signs APCO as AOR for French Connections and More... Read More >

Background: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is seeking a strategic creative agency. Scope of Work: Prepare complete brand & marketing strategy, develop creative ideas and production for all communication channels, including: Broadcast media: television, radio, print, internet, mobile phone communication, Outdoors: posters, leaflets, stage back drops, brochure, calendars, cover designs, booklets, hand-outs, banners, hoarding, display panels , etc. Digital Entertainment: Cinema, sports, endorsements Inter-personal: Audio, video, telecom Outreach programs Campaigns will be carried out in Hindi, English, Tamil, Malayalam, Telegu, Kannada, Bengali, Assamese, Gujurati, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu, Odia and any other local Indian languages for various media as... Read More >

City of Austin, Texas is seeking an agency to handle Branding, Creative Services and Communications Strategies for Flood Safety Awareness and Education. Tasks to include to: Provide branding and a “look” for the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department’s flood safety awareness and education initiatives with the goal to provide clear, accurate information about the dangers of flooding and steps that can be taken to protect lives and property. The goal of this creative services initiative is to provide a distinctive brand architecture that combines the message, look, and digital and print identity of flood safety awareness and education, so... Read More >

City of Austin, Texas is seeking a PR agency and branding and communications firm to focus on Flood Safety Awareness to accomplish the following: Provide branding and a “look” for the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department’s flood safety awareness and education initiatives with the goal to provide clear, accurate information about the dangers of flooding and steps that can be taken to protect lives and property. The goal of this creative services initiative is to provide a distinctive brand architecture that combines the message, look, and digital and print identity of flood safety awareness and education, so it is... Read More >