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Avocados from Mexico hires Ketchum, Arnold as AORs

Lindsay Stein May 23, 2013

NEW YORK: Avocados from Mexico Inc. has brought on Ketchum and creative agency Arnold Worldwide to serve as PR and integrated AORs, respectively, following a competitive review that started with 52 agency proposals.

Consumers expect two-way conversation on causes

Sarah Shearman May 23, 2013

NEW YORK: Nine out of 10 consumers say they would boycott a company if they learned about any irresponsible behavior, according to a study by Cone Communications and Echo Research published this week.

UMass Amherst seeks PR support for enrollment effort

Virgil Dickson May 23, 2013

AMHERST, MA: The University of Massachusetts at Amherst is seeking PR support for an outreach effort to grow enrollment at the school.

Philadelphia transit group plans security campaign

Virgil Dickson May 23, 2013

CAMDEN, NJ: A coalition of greater Philadelphia mass-transit organizations has picked Oxford Communications to support a public security awareness program.

Samsung Media names Spindler-Jones comms lead

Lindsay Stein May 23, 2013

SAN JOSE, CA: Samsung's Media Solution Center in the US has appointed Laurie Spindler-Jones, former head of communications at PopSugar, as its first head of PR and communications.

Mercury partner chairs MasterCard Latino outreach

Virgil Dickson May 22, 2013

WASHINGTON: Mercury Public Affairs partner Fabian Nunez is chairing "Master Your Card: Oportunidad," a coalition that aims to help the Latino community understand the value of electronic payment technology.

Three M Booth execs leave agency to start own venture

Brittaney Kiefer May 22, 2013

NEW YORK: Three M Booth executives have left the firm to start their own communications agency.

Ogilvy wins Gates grant for developmental project

Brittaney Kiefer May 22, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO: Ogilvy Public Relations has won a $100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support a global development project aimed at Millennials.

Bartlett takes top comms role at Walmart; H+K names Weitz US CEO

Frank Washkuch May 22, 2013

NEW YORK: Former White House counselor Dan Bartlett is set to leave his role as president and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies US to become EVP of corporate affairs at Walmart.

Porter unveils Influence Modeling service

Lindsay Stein May 22, 2013

NEW YORK: Porter Novelli has launched a service called "Influence Modeling," aimed at providing clients with improved communications programs by predicting results.

Turnover, newsroom cuts erode media relations craft

Brittaney Kiefer May 23, 2013

Media relations pros have long stressed the importance of building strong relationships with journalists. But that's easier said than done in today's environment of fast-paced coverage and constant turnover.

Comms pros put Bloomberg on the spot after snooping scandal

Chris Daniels May 17, 2013

Bloomberg clients are beginning to question how they use the company's financial data terminals after revelations that its news division used them to monitor log-on activity, , say IR and corporate communications experts.

Diverse, complex African PR market primed for growth

Connie Cho May 10, 2013

Africa is a region that is ripe for business, but industry experts say agencies interested in growing their footprints there should focus on local opportunities and talent instead of looking at the continent as one market.

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FTI makes three senior hires in South Africa

Brittaney Kiefer May 23, 2013

JOHANNESBURG: Alan Arguile, Sharda Naidoo, and Bheki Mpofu have joined FTI Consulting's strategic communications practice in South Africa.

Ubersense selects M&C Saatchi PR as AOR

Lindsay Stein May 23, 2013

NEW YORK: Video analysis company Ubersense, which helps athletes improve their athletic abilities, has selected M&C Saatchi PR as AOR.

Brunswick hires Yan in China, opens Singapore office

Brittaney Kiefer May 22, 2013

NEW YORK: Brunswick Group has hired Mei Yan as a senior partner in China.

Elasticity launches social customer service product

Brittaney Kiefer May 22, 2013

ST. LOUIS: Digital marketing and PR firm Elasticity has launched a social media customer service offering.

Burson's Telloni joins GolinHarris as NY MD

Lindsay Stein May 22, 2013

NEW YORK: GolinHarris has appointed Tony Telloni, New York market leader at Burson-Marsteller, to serve as MD of the firm's New York office, effective June 10.

Zafarnia joins Racepoint

Virgil Dickson May 22, 2013

BOSTON: Racepoint Group has hired Bobby Zafarnia as VP in the agency's corporate and public affairs practice.

Global Strategy Group makes senior hires in DC

Virgil Dickson May 22, 2013

WASHINGTON: Global Strategy Group has expanded its Washington DC staff with several senior hires.

Solomon McCown opens New York office

Brittaney Kiefer May 21, 2013

NEW YORK: Boston-based firm Solomon McCown has opened an office in New York.

APCO names McGregor greater China chairman

May 17, 2013

BEIJING: APCO Worldwide has named James McGregor chairman for the agency's greater China region.

KemperLesnik appoints Gruber sports, events VP

Lindsay Stein May 17, 2013

CHICAGO: KemperLesnik has appointed Curt Gruber, former VP of business development for the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves, as VP of sports and event marketing.