Ruder Finn, has significantly expanded its presence in the Washington, D.C. metro area with recent new hires, including a head of federal communications, Ellen Back, and sustainability communications expert, Sarah Stanley.

“The most wonderful time of the year”? Not so much. For most Americans, the period of time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is more like the loneliest, most stressful time of the year: A 2021 study found that 3 out of 5 Americans feel their mental health negatively affected by the holidays. That’s a lot of people who need someone to just listen to them—and who may not have anyone in their lives to do so. 

Communications and public relations veteran, Larry Thomas, has joined the UNICEPTA Americas Team as Vice President Sales. UNICEPTA is a global media intelligence service provider.

Ruth Hirshey Lincoln, 68, of Philadelphia, an imaginative and effervescent public relations wizard who founded her own consulting firm and worked wonders as the longtime face of the Philadelphia Four Seasons Hotel died Wednesday, Nov. 23.

PRophet, the first-ever AI-driven PR pitch platform built by and for PR professionals that predicts media interest and sentiment, today announced a partnership with Yoodli, an innovative AI-powered software platform which helps users improve media interviewing, public speaking, and communication skills using artificial intelligence.

Today, PRSA-NY announced the 2022 State of Mental Health in Public Relations Report with Honan Strategy Group, a data-driven strategic research and communications firm, to understand how PRSA-NY members are coping with their mental health and determine resources to help working professionals in the industry.

Established in 1947, PRSA, the nation’s leading organization serving the communications community, is celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout 2022. To mark this milestone event, PRSA is publishing “75 Years of Impact and Influence: People, Places & Moments in Public Relations History,” showcasing the history of the profession through the people and events that helped shape international discourse and transform the business world.

Twelve years ago, we launched CommPRO.bizas an educational resource for communications professionals. I could have never imagined how far we’ve come. Working with the C-Suite, the contributed content comes from corporate executives, investors, and public relations specialists. Over the years, we expanded into a wide variety of industry sectors, including, marketing, social media, financial communications, public affairs, and events.

No, I’m not a scientist, just a theoretician, highly unlicensed.  My laboratory is my bedroom.  My medicine is my bed. My patients are myself and my wife.

This World Mental Health Day, Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios (MTVE) introduces Hidden Healers, a digital content series created in partnership with a group of four mental health young leaders to drive mental health actions that honor the heritage of BIPOC communities and cultures.The digital series was created in partnership with the four young leaders who developed and presented the idea at MTVE's first-of-its-kind Mental Health Youth Action Forum hosted at the White House inMay 2022with First Lady Dr.Jill Biden, AmbassadorSusan Rice, U.S. Surgeon General Dr.Vivek MurthyandSelena Gomez. They include:

Business Wire has announced the passing of Lorry I. Lokey, retired Founder/Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who died over the weekend at the age of 95 in California.

The vast majority of public relations (PR) professionals (94%) want to be a part of changing the future of their field, with over nine in 10 (92%) believing AI has the potential to transform the way PR is conducted, according to new research commissioned by Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) PRophet, the first-ever AI-driven PR pitch platform built by and for PR professionals that predicts media interest and sentiment. 

Shelley Spector, founder of the Museum of Public Relations, will be honored with the Page Distinguished Service Award at the Page Annual Conference on September 18 in Chicago. The award recognizes leaders who have strengthened the role of corporate communications and public relations in business and society through service to the profession.

Stagwell's (NASDAQ:STGW)PRophet, the first-ever AI-driven PR pitch platform built by and for PR professionals that predicts media interest and sentiment before you pitch, today announced the hiring of Charlie Tulipas Enterprise Account Executive and Kendra Lewellyn as the company's Digital Marketing Manager, both moves that seek to further meet customer demand for the growing AI platform.

Intrado Corporation(“Intrado” or the “Company”), a global leader in technology-enabled services, today announced that Nimesh Davé is joining its executive management team as president of the Company’s Notified business segment.

Ketchum today announced the appointment of Jim Joseph to global chief marketing and integration officer, the first in the company's history. Joseph will collaborate with teams worldwide, drawing on his extensive experience leading global client and agency brands to help shepherd and define the Ketchum brand as both trusted counselor to clients and prospective clients and destination of choice for current and future colleagues. In addition to leading global marketing and communications, Joseph will partner with his colleagues from across Omnicom Public Relations Group and the entire Omnicom network to unleash creative solutions for clients and to drive thought leadership for Ketchum. He joins the company from IPG Health, where he served as chief customer solutions officer.

Two and a half years and one global pandemic after an ownership transition, Columbus, Ohio-based communications and marketing agency, FrazierHeiby, has a new brand. As of today, the firm will be known as Slide Nine Agency, a name reflective of the company’s culture and inspired by direct client feedback.

New Partnership Gives Harris Poll Clients Access to PRophet's AI-Driven PR Software to Inform Survey Design and Maximize Press Coverage of Research Results

Curley Company, an award-winning, women-owned and led strategic communications firm, today announced an exciting leadership decision that will continue to support accelerated growth for the agency. Jennifer Curley will maintain her position as founder & CEO and KayAnn Schoeneman will take on the role of president, positioning the firm for continued growth, investment in the team, excellence in strategy and service and a commitment to Jennifer and KayAnn’s shared values and vision for the future.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Amy Bonitatibus has been named Chief Communications and Brand Officer, effective Sept. 12, 2022. Bonitatibus will report to Bill Daley, vice chairman of Public Affairs.