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Finn Partners Expands International Efforts With ABI Marketing Acquisition With offices in New York, London, Frankfurt, Shanghai, and Singapore, ABI Marketing Public Relations will add an international flare to Finn Partners, especially in the trade and industrial markets. They work with clients in a variety of languages including German, French, Polish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, Spanish, and Italian. ABI has been around for more than 35 years and run by Alan Isacson, who will join Finn Partners as their Managing Partner, ABI, Finn Partners. Michael Isaacson New CFO for Rubenstein PR Rubenstein just brought Michael Isaacson, CPA, on board... Read More >

Strategic Governance Advisors to be Launched in 2017 by Sard Verbinnen & Co. An independent Strategic Governance Advisors (SGA) board will be launched by Sard Verbinnen & Co. in January. The group is intended to advise corporate leaders and boards of directors regarding institutional investors’ important governance issues. Verbinnen’s founding partners and Chris Cernich, Amy Bilbija, and Mark Harnett will make up the new group with offices in both New York City and San Francisco. Ogilvy PR Gains New Managing Director in Melbourne Office Adam Vincenzini will join Ogilvy PR Australia in their Melbourne office, becoming their new managing director... Read More >

Denver Arts & Venues (“A&V”) is seeking a digital agency for branding and graphic design services. Denver Arts & Venues (A&V) is a division of the City & County of Denver's Department of General Services. A&V’s mission is to amplify Denver’s quality of life and economic vitality through premier public venues, public art collection, and free entertainment events and programs. A&V is responsible for the maintenance, repair, management and operation of the City's theatre, concert, auditorium or arena venues, which include Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Visitor Center and Trading Post, the Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) to include the Temple Hoyne... Read More >

Colorado State University (CSU) has issued a media planning and buying RFP.  The school  is now one of the United States’ leading research universities. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado (USA), CSU currently enrolls approximately 22,650 undergraduate students, 4,100 graduate students and 550 Professional Veterinary Medicine students, and has more than 1,800 faculty members working in eight colleges.CSU’s purpose is to ensure students can realize their dreams and impact the world through access to innovative and relevant academic programming, an incomparable student experience, extraordinary faculty and staff, research and new knowledge discovery to solve global challenges, and state-of-the-art working and learning... Read More >

Feintuch Communications Becomes PR Rep for The Center for Emotional Marketing The Center for Emotional Marketing, Inc. (CEM) just brought on Feintuch Communications to do their PR work. CEM has pioneered and innovated brand strategy for such notable clients as Avon, Revlon, Proctor & Gamble, and Johnson & Johnson by linking them in the consumers’ subconscious with positive messages. CEM was founded in 1995 by Leslie Zane. Their propriety process, Brand Triggers, helps companies build networks of positive associations in the minds of consumers. Leslie Zane, President, recently said: “Given the insights gleaned from our work in understanding how consumers... Read More >

Sard Verbinnen Negotiating to Sell 40% Ownership Sard Verbinnen & Company, a renowned PR firm founded in 1992 and specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and all things Wall Street is talking with Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm, to sell a 40 percent ownership stake for $60 million. The deal, however, is currently delayed after a number of employees resigned during the past week because of issues with the negotiations. These included 3 of the 27 directors of the firm. As currently understood, Golden Gate would value the PR firm at approximately $150 million and along with buying... Read More >

Matthew Lehrich returns to White House after stint with Porter Novelli President Obama appointed Matthew Lehrich as the assistant secretary for communications and outreach, the top communications position in the Department of Education. Lehrich returned to fill the post beginning in February. He and three other people were appointed to positions in the White House and President Obama recognized their service, saying, “These fine public servants bring a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their important roles. I look forward to working with them.” Lehrich left his position as Vice President of global reputation management and crisis communications with... Read More >

Kurt Bardella severs ties with Breitbart PR over Trump Recently, Kurt Bardella, President of Endeavor Strategies walked away from representing Breitbart amidst a political storm between reporter, Michelle Fields, and her allegations against Trump campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski for assault. Bardella told Mediaite “I reached the point where I felt I couldn’t give 100% to my client. And when that happens, I think I have a responsibility to tell them that.” He also said this Lewandowski problem was not the sole factor in his decision, only that this latest situation had “crystallized” and highlighted his lack of enjoyment in doing... Read More >

  DKC brings in new VP of Innovation Mike Moschella is now with DKC PR and will be serving as Vice President of Innovation, where he’ll use his understanding and experience with nonprofits, government, and tech sectors. Moschella’s skills will bring further depth to their talent in digital media, data analytics, and strategic campaigns created by the firm. Moschella’s accomplishments include co-founding www.Organizing.Center and New Leaders Council – both provide practical training and organizing tools for nonprofits and campaigns. Campaigns & Elections Magazine recently included him in their top 50 list of campaign influencers in the U.S. He worked previously... Read More >

Several changes recently occurred in PR, both onscreen and off. Some public relations firms prepare to celebrate huge gains, and others to amend serious losses. Here’s some of what happened. Jenna Elfman Returns to the Small Screen as a PR Specialist The first major shake-up in PR takes place on screen. Best known for her role on Dharma and Greg, Jenna Elfman left small screen acting behind when she signed on for movie roles in Accidentally on Purpose, Growing Up With Fisher, and 1600 Penn. But now she’ll be starring in an action comedy pilot from David Guarascio and Adam... Read More >