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Austin
Generations Federal Credit Unionhas promotedAshley Harristo vice president, marketing and
corporate communications.Article
Boston
PARTNERS+simonstapsJim Porterto head up healthcare practice.Article
Charlotte
College Foundation, Inc.(CFI) has selected919 Marketingto develop and implement comprehensive
marketing initiatives for College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and the NC 529 Plan.Article
French/West/Vaughanhas been selected byHigh Gravity Adventuresas its marketing agency.Article
Chicago
Advanced Inbox Blueprint 2.0 Bonus Clinicalshas retainedZapwater Communicationssocial media,
including community management, content creation, and social listening.Article
Rhea + KaiserVice President, Director of Public RelationsRob Merritt, APR, has been named to the
2016 Executive Committee for the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Counselors
Academy.Article
Dallas
Hospitality Management Corporationhas promotedSandi Byarsto corporate director of
communications and marketing.Article
DC
Crosby Marketing Communicationshas promoted three staff members.Article
President Barack Obama has announced his intention to appointJ Todd Breassealeas assistant
secretary for public affairs,Department of Homeland Security.Article
Maroon PRhas been selected byRoy Rogers Restaurantsas agency of record.Article
Oglebay Resort & Conference Centerhas selectedBuffalo Brand Invigoration Groupto provide golffocused public relations.Article
Smith & Harroffhas merged its staff and clients withC. May & Associates.Article

Denver
Chipotle Mexican Grillhas brought onBurson-Marstelleras its US PR agency of record after parting
ways with longtime agency Edelman.Article
The Wichita City Council unanimously voted (7-0) to approveGreteman Groupas marketing agency of
record for theWichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.Article
WordenGroup Public Relationsrecently addedBrooks Lake Lodge & Spato its client roster.Article
Detroit
DTE Energyhas namedRenze Hoeksemaas vice president of government affair.Article
Los Angeles
NRPR Group LLChas announced the creation and launch of its new video series, PRactical Guide to
Publicity.Article
Marketing MavenannouncedAgencia Contentas their Latin American PR, social media and content
marketing partner.Article
The Pollack PR Marketing Group(PPMG) has promoted two longterm senior members of the agency,
namelyWill Ostedtto the position of Senior Vice President and Mark Havenner to Vice
President.Article
grapevine pr + consultinghas been tapped byAmuseto lead national public relations efforts and
global brand expansion.Article
Miami
Repblicaannounced that the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce has bestowed the company with
the 2016 Top Entrepreneurial Award in the South Florida & Beyond category.Article
TheUniversity of Florida College of Journalism and Communicationsawarded its $10,000 grand prize
in public interest communication toDr. Troy Campbell, assistant professor of marketing,Lindquist
College of Business, University of Oregon andAaron Kay, professor atThe Fuqua School of Business,
Duke University.Article
Fish Consultingannounced today that it has added four new employees and promoted two current
team members.Article
Seabournhas appointedBrian Baduraas director of public relations and strategic initiatives.Article
eMerge Americashas selectedRepblicaas its digital marketing and social media agency of
record.Article
Minneapolis
Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency(DMC EDA) andMinnesota Department of
Employment and Economic Development(DEED) recently chose separately to work withClarity

Coverdale Fury.Article
Nashville
Black Twig Communicationsannounces a newly formed group of members have acquired the assets
of Black Twig Communications, LLC.Article
ReviveHealthhas been selected as digital agency forAccumen.Article
Newport Beach
Fresh Healthy Vending International, Inc.announcedPaul Schmidtas the companys first Chief
Marketing Officer.Article
New York
Marshall Consultantsis celebrating its 50th anniversary.Article
Spencer BaretzandCari Brunellehave announced the launch of their new
firm:Baretz+Brunelle.Article
Carolyn Izzo Integrated Communications(CIIC) has been named PR Agency of Record forThe Time
Nyack.Article
Resound Marketingannounced it has been selected as the agency of record forMediaBrix.Article
VentureFuelannounced a partnership withLinkstormto enable national advertisers to improve the
performance of their ad units.Article
Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR(BPMPR) has announced the addition ofSabonto its client
roster.Article
Madison Logicannounced partnership withHG Data.Article
Carolyn Izzo Integrated Communications(CIIC) has been selected as the PR Agency of Record forThe
Roundhouse.Article
Gould+Partnersannounced thatMatthew Schwartzhas been appointed to the newly created position
of Editorial Director.Article
Vestedannounced it has hiredCourtney Chennellsas senior account manager.Article
Porter Novelliannounced two additions to its executive leadership team.Article
Havas PR North Americahas been named public relations agency of record forORIG3N.Article
Cutler PRhas been named PR agency of record for the following technology clients: social media
appBivid, real estate brokerage app Real, and auditory media companyAudioBurst.Article
The Philharmonia Orchestra of New Yorkhas retainedMomentum Communications Groupto
introduce the new ensemble and promote its debut concerts at Lincoln Center.Article

ReputationInchas opened an office in New York. The US operation will be led by managing
partnerLeonard Ponzi.Article
San Francisco
Michael Younghas launched a new tech firmActualfocused on enterprise and consumer tech and
lifestyle.Article
Fineman PRhas added three new clients:Habitat Horticulture,Materra | Cunat Family
VineyardsandAntioch University Santa Barbara.Article
Blanc & Otusannounced thatNeil McAllisterhas joined the agency as media and content
director.Article
Rocket Fuelannounced thatRex Jacksonwill join the company as chief financial officer.Article
Silicon Valley
William Mosshas joinedIntel, where he takes on a senior role overseeing the company's engagement
around issues, crisis and policy.Article
Vanessa Yanezhas joinedHPas head of communications.Article
Frankfurt
Magdalena Mollwill join theOMV Groupas senior vice president and take over the management of
investor relations.Article
Hong Kong

HuntsworthAsia-Pacific CEOChris Tanghas stepped down after two years overseeing the holding
company's regional operations.Article
Allison+Partnershas hiredPaul Mottramto oversee the launch of its All Told content division.Article
Netflixhas hiredBelle Baldozato run its consumer public relations function in Asia Pacific.Article
Adam Welshreturned toAPCO Worldwideas managing director of the firms Singapore office.Article
Cutler PRis expanding into the Asian market, with capabilities in China, Hong Kong and
Singapore.StartApphas hired Cutler PR to execute a media relations campaign in China, alongside
its ongoing US campaign.Article
Luminous Experiential MSLGrouphas appointedXavier Daurianas general manager in Hong
Kong.Article
London
Gavin Devinehas resigned from his role as CEO ofMHP Communicationsand will join PR holding

groupPorta Communicationslater in the year.Article

John Farrellhas taken on a non-executive chairman role atOctopus Group.Article
AVG'sInnovation Labshas brought inAugurto help drive awareness of its work around the
world.Article
Pearsonhas created a global marketing unit, as the company attempts to build a more trusted brand
amid some significant reputation challenges.Article
Brands2Lifehas appointedRupert Walkerto the newly-created role of head of social.Article
Anthropologiehas appointedThreepipeto manage its UK and European paid search accounts.Article
Ogilvy Public Relations has appointedChris Wall, head of content forOgilvy PR London.Article
Lansonshas promotedScott McKenzie, director and head of change and employee engagement to
joint managing director.Article
Sagehas appointedVan Diamandakisas EVP, brand.Article
Hiredhas chosenHarvard, part of Chime, to handle its UK PR after a competitive pitch.Article
The DMA Grouphas appointedTim Bondas its group head of PR.Article
The Champagne Tour Co.has called inTurtleto focus on the UK's national and consumer press.Article
Paris
MasterCardhas shifted PR duties for the Middle East and North Africa toTRACCS, after working
with H+K Strategies for the past 18 months.Article
Burson-Marstellerhas acquired a majority stake inTSE Consulting.Article
IPREXhas electedIris Public Relations of Dubaias its first Middle East partner.Article
Denise van Huyssteen, general manager of communications and public relations forGeneral Motors
Africa, had been given expanded responsibilities with her appointment as general manager of
communications for GM Africa and Middle East.Article
Sydney
SenateSHJhas appointedSue Cookas partner and head of healthcare for its Australian team.Article
Anne Fulwoodhas been appointed byOgilvy Public Relationsas media director.Article
Toronto
Carlaw Communications, founded byCarolyn KilbourneandLauren Wasley, operates on a hybrid
business model blending freelance flexibility and agility with the structure and discipline of an
agency. The firm has also signed its first client,Southpaw Beverage Company.Article

Ireland + Hall Communicationshas been named agency of record forHelix Healthcare Group.Article
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