
Porter Novelli PR Gets New CEO
Gary Stockman, will step down July 31, being replaced by Michael Ramah global director of strategy and a 25-year Porter Novelli veteran.

Gary Stockman, will step down July 31, being replaced by Michael Ramah global director of strategy and a 25-year Porter Novelli veteran.

The National Law Journal listed Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. as one of 2012’s Best Firms in the United States in three categories: Law Firm PR; Crisis Management; and Law Firm Website Design.

I-Impact Group, Inc. (I-Impact) takes on new client EF Hutton & Company (EF Hutton) to provide solutions for leadership positioning and ongoing, strategic initiatives to secure business/financial media coverage.

In a big move that promises to shake up the PR world, two of the world’s most prominent public relations agency networks have announced a merger, with the formation of the new PR World Alliance (PRWA).

N6A aims to establish BlueRock Energy as a thought leader in its industry and increase of their products and services.

Speyside Corporate Relations, a Latin American corporate communications and government relations consultancy, has just opened a new office in the Dominican Republic, capitalizing on its momentum and growth throughout South and Central America. The consultancy had a constant growth since entering Latin America three years ago.

In agency news, Weber Shandwick has just appointed Barkha Patel-Zinzuwadia Regional Head of Technology and Senior Vice President Asia Pacific. Formerly of Weber Shandwick Singapore, Patel-Zinzuwadia was also General Manager Thailand previously.

One of PR's fastest growing agencies, French/West/Vaughan, announced yet another sports and entertainment client addition, just before the NFL Draft. Record-setting college quarterback Russell Wilson has selected the agency for marketing, PR, and endorsement expertise, according to news from the Raleigh based firm. Wilson drafting the NC agency, so far, looks like a good pick.

White Space PR, and Ipswich-based creative agency, has just been tagged by Bentek and SEH French to provide copywriting, social media, and otherr support for the new clients.

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