<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[PR Public relations - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest PR Public relations news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[SharkNinja offers commissions to content creator applicants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home appliance and kitchenware brand launched a Shark Storytellers program to widen its partnered content creator network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sharkninja-offers-commissions-to-content-creator-applicants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sharkninja-offers-commissions-to-content-creator-applicants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: The seat at the leadership table is ready — now CCOs need the infrastructure to match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key findings from The Grossman Group’s Communications Modernization Index, a survey of 50 comms heads at companies including Honeywell Technologies and Kenvue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/study-the-seat-at-the-leadership-table-is-ready-now-ccos-need-the-infrastructure-to-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/study-the-seat-at-the-leadership-table-is-ready-now-ccos-need-the-infrastructure-to-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis names first CEO of Marcel as it becomes client-facing tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcel is now used by clients for agentic AI, anchored in Publicis’ identity data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-names-first-ceo-of-marcel-as-it-becomes-client-facing-tool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-names-first-ceo-of-marcel-as-it-becomes-client-facing-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission North strengthens event and thought leadership capabilities with Cred acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driven by the rise of AI, the partnership banks on in-person convenings as a crucial counterweight to automated digital content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mission-north-strengthens-event-and-thought-leadership-capabilities-with-cred-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mission-north-strengthens-event-and-thought-leadership-capabilities-with-cred-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Away appoints DJ John Summit to ‘chief destruction officer’ for its aluminum luggage line]]></title><description><![CDATA[A viral suitcase meltdown becomes a full-blown brand partnership and Away’s latest culture-forward play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/away-appoints-dj-john-summit-to-chief-destruction-officer-for-its-aluminum-luggage-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/away-appoints-dj-john-summit-to-chief-destruction-officer-for-its-aluminum-luggage-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTC puts conditions on Publicis' $2.2 billion LiveRamp acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed settlement requires Publicis to preserve LiveRamp’s neutrality and protect customer data, addressing concerns the group could use the platform to disadvantage rival agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ftc-puts-conditions-on-publicis-22-billion-liveramp-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ftc-puts-conditions-on-publicis-22-billion-liveramp-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Due diligence nonexistent in White House press secretary fiasco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Zacharia was described as looking like a ‘baby giraffe taking its first steps’ in what turned out to be her one and only press briefing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/due-diligence-nonexistent-in-white-house-press-secretary-fiasco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/due-diligence-nonexistent-in-white-house-press-secretary-fiasco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosek Partners appoints James Isola as MD in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most recently, Isola was head of communications for private equity firm Oakley Capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prosek-partners-appoints-james-isola-as-md-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prosek-partners-appoints-james-isola-as-md-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boehringer Ingelheim hires Frances Devlin as global head of public, government affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devlin previously spent more than 18 years at Pfizer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/boehringer-ingelheim-hires-frances-devlin-as-global-head-of-public-government-affairs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/boehringer-ingelheim-hires-frances-devlin-as-global-head-of-public-government-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penta Group hires Weber Shandwick Collective’s Joseph Kingsbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm has also promoted Max Mallory to senior partner, Tia Nowack to partner and Joe Abbey to partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/penta-group-hires-weber-shandwick-collectives-joseph-kingsbury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/penta-group-hires-weber-shandwick-collectives-joseph-kingsbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta global affairs leader Joel Kaplan to exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaplan has worked at the company for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meta-global-affairs-leader-joel-kaplan-to-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meta-global-affairs-leader-joel-kaplan-to-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former IBM and Heineken comms leaders launch Equalls advisory firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US firm will focus on peer-to-peer senior advisory and has six cofounders including Jon Iwata and Stacey Tank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-ibm-and-heineken-comms-leaders-launch-equalls-advisory-firm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-ibm-and-heineken-comms-leaders-launch-equalls-advisory-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Strategy Group acquires Fuller Impact Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the deal, agency founder David Fuller has joined One Strategy Group as an EVP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/one-strategy-group-acquires-fuller-impact-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/one-strategy-group-acquires-fuller-impact-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Block by block: How ‘Minecraft’ built a 1M TikTok following]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gaming strategist Martin Stenberg discussed chocolate panda creator collabs, &lsquo;A Minecraft Movie&rsquo; and how comms pros can scale digital communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/block-by-block-how-minecraft-built-a-1m-tiktok-following/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/block-by-block-how-minecraft-built-a-1m-tiktok-following/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which brand has the most fang-tastic Halloween 2026 campaign?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pringles, Twix and Chipotle are putting the &lsquo;treat&rsquo; in trick-or-treat this Halloween.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brand-has-the-most-fang-tastic-halloween-2026-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brand-has-the-most-fang-tastic-halloween-2026-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avocados From Mexico names Edelman PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick previously supported the avocado brand&rsquo;s PR work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/avocados-from-mexico-names-edelman-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/avocados-from-mexico-names-edelman-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-United Minds CEO Kate Bullinger joins Pearl Meyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bullinger is MD of the firm&rsquo;s leadership advisory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-united-minds-ceo-kate-bullinger-joins-pearl-meyer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-united-minds-ceo-kate-bullinger-joins-pearl-meyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angry Birds, Duolingo ‘chirp in’ on Kelly Clarkson’s bird saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarkson and Brooklyn-based store Art of Play ruffled feathers last week, and brands are chirping in with memes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/angry-birds-duolingo-chirp-in-on-kelly-clarksons-bird-saga/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/angry-birds-duolingo-chirp-in-on-kelly-clarksons-bird-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The successful challenger model isn’t a smaller version of a large firm’: Kate Meissner on launching and building Velocity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Velocity Partners cofounder Kate Meissner gives an honest look at launching a firm, from &ldquo;jarring&rdquo; moments to the things that keep her grounded outside of work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-successful-challenger-model-isnt-a-smaller-version-of-a-large-firm-kate-meissner-on-launching-and-building-velocity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-successful-challenger-model-isnt-a-smaller-version-of-a-large-firm-kate-meissner-on-launching-and-building-velocity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after less than a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her short tenure was marked by one unsteady press briefing and questions about her resume.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/katie-zacharia-out-as-white-house-press-secretary-after-less-than-a-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/katie-zacharia-out-as-white-house-press-secretary-after-less-than-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Genesis Motor North America’s PR manager became a fount of knowledge about Korean culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jarred Pellat on his unique background and how PR in South Korea and the U.S. differs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-genesis-motor-north-americas-pr-manager-became-a-fount-of-knowledge-about-korean-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-genesis-motor-north-americas-pr-manager-became-a-fount-of-knowledge-about-korean-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights from the 2026 PRWeek Conference in Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[PR pros shared insights on AI efficiency, trust-building and measuring true impact at the event on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/highlights-from-the-2026-prweek-conference-in-chicago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/highlights-from-the-2026-prweek-conference-in-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stopping the scroll: How John Deere and Chili’s master unscripted creator marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[At PRWeek&rsquo;s annual conference, brand leaders and creators shared why surrendering control to unexpected banter and anti-bougie trips drives authentic relevance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stopping-the-scroll-how-john-deere-and-chilis-master-unscripted-creator-marketing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stopping-the-scroll-how-john-deere-and-chilis-master-unscripted-creator-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grayling global and UK CEOs depart amid Accordience shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grayling UK chief executive Heather Blundell and global CEO Richard Jukes are both leaving the agency, PRWeek can reveal, as its holding company undergoes a rebrand towards a more &lsquo;integrated&rsquo; model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/grayling-global-and-uk-ceos-depart-amid-accordience-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/grayling-global-and-uk-ceos-depart-amid-accordience-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing Jenga at the table: Why comms pros must trade execution for strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[At PRWeek&rsquo;s annual conference, comms leaders from E.l.f. Beauty, United Airlines, and Factory PR shared why human instinct and early involvement matter more than ever in an AI-driven era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/playing-jenga-at-the-table-why-comms-pros-must-trade-execution-for-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/playing-jenga-at-the-table-why-comms-pros-must-trade-execution-for-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Carnival, Anthropologie and Ford measure and drive PR impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communications leaders from the three brands delved into PR timeliness, social monitoring and reputation management at the PRWeek Conference in Chicago on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-carnival-anthropologie-and-ford-measure-and-drive-pr-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-carnival-anthropologie-and-ford-measure-and-drive-pr-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automation vs. authenticity: Where PR draws the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[PR leaders at the PRWeek Conference in Chicago shared how communicators can leverage AI for operational efficiency without sacrificing trust, strategy or authentic voice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/automation-vs-authenticity-where-pr-draws-the-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/automation-vs-authenticity-where-pr-draws-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s brand comms director on building a ‘trust bank’ before crisis hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsay Kurtz shared tactics on how brands can avoid going into reputational &lsquo;debt&rsquo; at the PRWeek Conference in Chicago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mcdonalds-brand-comms-director-on-building-a-trust-bank-before-crisis-hits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mcdonalds-brand-comms-director-on-building-a-trust-bank-before-crisis-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Illinois blueprint for how complex tech can be communicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communicators must focus on practical utility and inclusivity, said Dr. Meera Raja, SVP of deep tech at P33, at the PRWeek Conference in Chicago on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-illinois-blueprint-for-how-complex-tech-can-be-communicated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-illinois-blueprint-for-how-complex-tech-can-be-communicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best years of our lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old stereotypes about the 50+ demographic are disappearing as brands recognize the enormous opportunity to engage this rapidly evolving and economically strong cohort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-best-years-of-our-lives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-best-years-of-our-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett on the power of hope, trust and ‘just showing up’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of the Obama Foundation discussed the Barack Obama Presidential Center and building community trust during a keynote session at the PRWeek Conference in Chicago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/obama-adviser-valerie-jarrett-on-the-power-of-hope-trust-and-just-showing-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/obama-adviser-valerie-jarrett-on-the-power-of-hope-trust-and-just-showing-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Richard Edelman is looking for in a successor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking at the PRWeek Conference in Chicago on Thursday, Edelman spoke about the future of his firm and his commitment to being an independent agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-richard-edelman-is-looking-for-in-a-successor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-richard-edelman-is-looking-for-in-a-successor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: Men are using AI chatbots for beauty advice more than any other demographic]]></title><description><![CDATA[M Booth released its Prompting Beauty study Wednesday to examine how beauty brands can &lsquo;win&rsquo; in the era of AI search.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/study-men-are-using-ai-chatbots-for-beauty-advice-more-than-any-other-demographic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/study-men-are-using-ai-chatbots-for-beauty-advice-more-than-any-other-demographic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How HP turned a guitar teacher’s ubiquitous New York flyer into a Times Square billboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand wanted to do something &lsquo;buzzworthy, that showed off high-volume printing.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-hp-turned-a-guitar-teachers-ubiquitous-new-york-flyer-into-a-times-square-billboard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-hp-turned-a-guitar-teachers-ubiquitous-new-york-flyer-into-a-times-square-billboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Cattrall stars in Meltwater 25th anniversary campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus AI and comms tech updates from Honeyjar, Stacker and ChangeMakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kim-cattrall-stars-in-meltwater-25th-anniversary-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kim-cattrall-stars-in-meltwater-25th-anniversary-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeno Group unveils global creator marketing offering]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new offering, developed by the firm&rsquo;s digital experience team, is called Collab by ZDX.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeno-group-unveils-global-creator-marketing-offering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeno-group-unveils-global-creator-marketing-offering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play: What’s the biggest PR takeaway from the feud?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The singer and Brooklyn boutique ruffled feathers online this weekend over a $15,000 one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kelly-clarkson-vs-art-of-play-whats-the-biggest-pr-takeaway-from-the-feud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kelly-clarkson-vs-art-of-play-whats-the-biggest-pr-takeaway-from-the-feud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authentic Brands Group hires Lark-Marie Antón as communications head]]></title><description><![CDATA[She most recently served as chief comms and brand officer for USA Today Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/authentic-brands-group-hires-lark-marie-antn-as-communications-head/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/authentic-brands-group-hires-lark-marie-antn-as-communications-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Sadoun on winning without pitching and why the new ‘big three’ is driving ‘profound’ change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Publicis CEO points to greater differentiation between the trio in what he describes as a &ldquo;simplified&rdquo; market following IPG's disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arthur-sadoun-on-winning-without-pitching-and-why-the-new-big-three-is-driving-profound-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arthur-sadoun-on-winning-without-pitching-and-why-the-new-big-three-is-driving-profound-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PepsiCo corporate affairs chief Stephen Kehoe to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kehoe&rsquo;s duties will move under PepsiCo&rsquo;s general counsel David Flavell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pepsico-corporate-affairs-chief-stephen-kehoe-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pepsico-corporate-affairs-chief-stephen-kehoe-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe credits 'record new-business' run for 5% growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[In North America, net revenue grew 4.4%, thanks largely to the U.S., the group&rsquo;s largest geography, representing 59% of total revenue in Q3 and experiencing 4.5% organic growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-groupe-credits-record-new-business-run-for-5-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-groupe-credits-record-new-business-run-for-5-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APCO names first chief client officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the newly created position, Williamson will lead global client leadership for the firm along with its global capital markets and competition practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/apco-names-first-chief-client-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/apco-names-first-chief-client-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New White House press secretary picked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Zacharia (R) would succeed Karoline Leavitt as President Donald Trump&rsquo;s top spokesperson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-white-house-press-secretary-picked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-white-house-press-secretary-picked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeline of a crisis: Cornell University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracking the crisis at Cornell from mid-September onward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/timeline-of-a-crisis-cornell-university/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/timeline-of-a-crisis-cornell-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisis timeline: Cornell University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracking the crisis at Cornell from mid-September onward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/crisis-timeline-cornell-university/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/crisis-timeline-cornell-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Genesis justifies press trips: Luxury auto is looking beyond traditional car reviewers and audiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some luxury car brands strictly target male audiences. However, Genesis is deploying Korean hospitality and cultural trips to impress influential lifestyle storytellers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-genesis-justifies-press-trips-luxury-auto-is-looking-beyond-traditional-car-reviewers-and-audiences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-genesis-justifies-press-trips-luxury-auto-is-looking-beyond-traditional-car-reviewers-and-audiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Noah knocks forced brand partnerships at Advertising Week New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comedian and writer advises marketers on creating integrated content that consumers don&rsquo;t automatically skip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/trevor-noah-knocks-forced-brand-partnerships-at-advertising-week-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/trevor-noah-knocks-forced-brand-partnerships-at-advertising-week-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Creative hires CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new chief executive replaces Jon Cook, who last week announced his departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-creative-hires-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-creative-hires-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X’s MLB Gametime, Prime Video’s Emmy Awards deal: broadcast entertainment is shifting to social and streaming platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/xs-mlb-gametime-prime-videos-emmy-awards-deal-broadcast-entertainment-is-shifting-to-social-and-streaming-platforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/xs-mlb-gametime-prime-videos-emmy-awards-deal-broadcast-entertainment-is-shifting-to-social-and-streaming-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘Zohran-ification’ of media: What comms pros can learn from Mamdani’s social-focused 2025 mayoral campaign.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zohran for NYC senior adviser Zara Rahim and &lsquo;Subway Takes&rsquo; filmmaker Anthony DiMieri discussed their social media strategies during Advertising Week New York on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-zohran-ification-of-media-what-comms-pros-can-learn-from-mamdanis-social-focused-2025-mayoral-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-zohran-ification-of-media-what-comms-pros-can-learn-from-mamdanis-social-focused-2025-mayoral-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nespresso and Strava partner ahead of NYC Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Gen Z drinks less coffee than older generations, Nespresso is working with the fitness platform to integrate into athletes&rsquo; daily routines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nespresso-and-strava-partner-ahead-of-nyc-marathon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nespresso-and-strava-partner-ahead-of-nyc-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top tips for PR agencies from clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[What brands and corporations need from their agency partners is changing fast, but they still value outside perspectives and ideas they wouldn&rsquo;t have thought of internally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/top-tips-for-pr-agencies-from-clients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/top-tips-for-pr-agencies-from-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EZ Newswire names first head of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Songy will lead inbound, outbound, partnerships and paid acquisitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ez-newswire-names-first-head-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ez-newswire-names-first-head-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis rejects AI for Maggie Gyllenhaal's Marilyn Monroe tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[In South Korea, PRWeek&rsquo;s Diana Bradley gets a test drive of Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'Flesh Impact' short film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/genesis-rejects-ai-for-maggie-gyllenhaals-marilyn-monroe-tribute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/genesis-rejects-ai-for-maggie-gyllenhaals-marilyn-monroe-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning over sports fans: Micro creators and the sports prediction market are key]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the NBA and NFL seasons underway, comms pros from Barstool Sports, Foot Locker, Good Karma Sports and Breakr discussed how to engage sports fans at Advertising Week New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/winning-over-sports-fans-micro-creators-and-the-sports-prediction-market-are-key/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/winning-over-sports-fans-micro-creators-and-the-sports-prediction-market-are-key/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has audio advertising left Silicon Valley for ‘uncanny valley’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SiriusXM&rsquo;s Built With Audio event focused on keeping audio ads human in the AI era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/has-audio-advertising-left-silicon-valley-for-uncanny-valley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/has-audio-advertising-left-silicon-valley-for-uncanny-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoffman Agency, United Partners Network join forces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two organizations announced a &ldquo;strategic&rdquo; alliance this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hoffman-agency-united-partners-network-join-forces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hoffman-agency-united-partners-network-join-forces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s &lsquo;turns up the pressure&rsquo; on &lsquo;Magnum Monster&rsquo;s&rsquo; 'political censorship']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s cofounder Ben Cohen discussed the brand&rsquo;s historical social mission and Free Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s campaign strategy at Advertising Week New York on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/free-ben-amp-jerryrsquos-lsquoturns-up-the-pressurersquo-on-lsquomagnum-monsterrsquosrsquo-political-censorship-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/free-ben-amp-jerryrsquos-lsquoturns-up-the-pressurersquo-on-lsquomagnum-monsterrsquosrsquo-political-censorship-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s &lsquo;turns up the pressure&rsquo; on &lsquo;Magnum Monster&rsquo;s&rsquo; political censorship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s cofounder Ben Cohen discussed the brand&rsquo;s historical social mission and Free Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s campaign strategy at Advertising Week New York on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/free-ben-amp-jerryrsquos-lsquoturns-up-the-pressurersquo-on-lsquomagnum-monsterrsquosrsquo-political-censorship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/free-ben-amp-jerryrsquos-lsquoturns-up-the-pressurersquo-on-lsquomagnum-monsterrsquosrsquo-political-censorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI tops Global Risk Advisory Council list of corporate risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its Reputational Risk Index for Q3, the council outlined the top 10 reputational challenges facing companies. AI has topped the list four times in less than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-tops-global-risk-advisory-council-list-of-corporate-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-tops-global-risk-advisory-council-list-of-corporate-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golin Ketchum wins national tobacco education campaign from CDC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work carries a minimum obligation of $65 million. Before their combination, both Golin and Ketchum had experience working on national anti-smoking campaigns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-ketchum-wins-national-tobacco-education-campaign-from-cdc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-ketchum-wins-national-tobacco-education-campaign-from-cdc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick hires ex-McKinsey global comms leader Ramiro Prudencio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prudencio joins Brunswick as a partner, based in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brunswick-hires-ex-mckinsey-global-comms-leader-ramiro-prudencio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brunswick-hires-ex-mckinsey-global-comms-leader-ramiro-prudencio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-FGS crisis lead joins Sanctuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior crisis communications specialist who spent 15 years at FGS Global is set to become a partner at strategic advisory agency Sanctuary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-fgs-crisis-lead-joins-sanctuary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-fgs-crisis-lead-joins-sanctuary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey: Gen Z uses social media as most trusted election info source]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sprout Social survey analyzes AI deepfakes, Gen Z&rsquo;s trust of content creators and social media&rsquo;s ability to rapidly change sentiment on politicians and policies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/survey-gen-z-uses-social-media-as-most-trusted-election-info-source/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/survey-gen-z-uses-social-media-as-most-trusted-election-info-source/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosek Partners opens San Francisco office, its seventh U.S. location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Nadia Damouni will lead the new office, supporting the agency&rsquo;s clients in financial services, fintech and AI, as well as its growing healthcare and biotech practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prosek-partners-opens-san-francisco-office-its-seventh-us-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prosek-partners-opens-san-francisco-office-its-seventh-us-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Comic Con: Which brand should wear a cape for its campaign?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dove Men, DC Comics and Nerds all launched super campaigns for New York Comic Con this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-york-comic-con-which-brand-should-wear-a-cape-for-its-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-york-comic-con-which-brand-should-wear-a-cape-for-its-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle composes corn flutes, jalapeño trumpets for ‘From Ground to Sound’ jingle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain partnered with the London Vegetable Orchestra and recorded the jingle at Abbey Road Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-composes-corn-flutes-jalapeo-trumpets-for-from-ground-to-sound-jingle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-composes-corn-flutes-jalapeo-trumpets-for-from-ground-to-sound-jingle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karoline Leavitt is latest former Trump press secretary to join Fox News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary ever, will provide commentary on programming across Fox&rsquo;s news lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/karoline-leavitt-is-latest-former-trump-press-secretary-to-join-fox-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/karoline-leavitt-is-latest-former-trump-press-secretary-to-join-fox-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VCCP cofounder Adrian Coleman retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coleman will step back from the business &ldquo;gradually&rdquo; over the coming months before retiring at the end of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vccp-cofounder-adrian-coleman-retires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vccp-cofounder-adrian-coleman-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Score free Knicks tickets with Pepsi's Championship Can campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official soft drink partner of Madison Square Garden is revving up for the NBA season, which starts this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/score-free-knicks-tickets-with-pepsis-championship-can-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/score-free-knicks-tickets-with-pepsis-championship-can-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tidy Cats taps Kumail Nanjiani and Jordan Howlett for true-crime parody ‘Special Litter Unit’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Purina brand and Golin Ketchum pair mainstream talent with native social reach to tackle everyday litter box &lsquo;crimes.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tidy-cats-taps-kumail-nanjiani-and-jordan-howlett-for-true-crime-parody-special-litter-unit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tidy-cats-taps-kumail-nanjiani-and-jordan-howlett-for-true-crime-parody-special-litter-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betty Crocker sweetens 105th birthday with nationwide Museum of Ice Cream bash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edelman is supporting the cake mix brand&rsquo;s month-long birthday campaign, which includes a special-edition ice cream flavor and Cake Crafting workshop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/betty-crocker-sweetens-105th-birthday-with-nationwide-museum-of-ice-cream-bash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/betty-crocker-sweetens-105th-birthday-with-nationwide-museum-of-ice-cream-bash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul boomerangs to Netflix as VP of series communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most recently, Bulochnikov-Paul served as EVP of comms for Disney Entertainment Television.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/naomi-bulochnikov-paul-boomerangs-to-netflix-as-vp-of-series-communications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/naomi-bulochnikov-paul-boomerangs-to-netflix-as-vp-of-series-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Cook exits WPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global CEO of VML and chief executive of WPP Creative is departing after three decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jon-cook-exits-wpp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jon-cook-exits-wpp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Velocity Partners hires Gabrielle Gallone to head new digital practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new practice is called Velocity Digital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/velocity-partners-hires-gabrielle-gallone-to-head-new-digital-practice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/velocity-partners-hires-gabrielle-gallone-to-head-new-digital-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat and the Cornell University case; Trump’s AI regulation pledge: Safety in tech culture takes center stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/snapchat-and-the-cornell-university-case-trumps-ai-regulation-pledge-safety-in-tech-culture-takes-center-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/snapchat-and-the-cornell-university-case-trumps-ai-regulation-pledge-safety-in-tech-culture-takes-center-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alphabet’s Wing names Jessica Appelgren as communications director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company has restructured its comms function.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alphabets-wing-names-jessica-appelgren-as-communications-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alphabets-wing-names-jessica-appelgren-as-communications-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allison Worldwide alum Tom Smith joins Clario Group as corporate affairs leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith most recently served as global president of corporate affairs at Allison Worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-alum-tom-smith-joins-clario-group-as-corporate-affairs-leader/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-alum-tom-smith-joins-clario-group-as-corporate-affairs-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarity Global hires Bob Osmond as first North America managing partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Racepoint Global president joins the UK-headquartered firm on October 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/clarity-global-hires-bob-osmond-as-first-north-america-managing-partner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/clarity-global-hires-bob-osmond-as-first-north-america-managing-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungry? Eat a Snickers-themed cleat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Titans player Carnell Tate bites into a Snickers cleat for the candy brand&rsquo;s collaboration with Adidas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hungry-eat-a-snickers-themed-cleat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hungry-eat-a-snickers-themed-cleat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCOs grapple with scope growth and declining budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry body Page&rsquo;s latest benchmark survey lifts the lid on a fast-changing environment for in-house PR pros and their agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ccos-grapple-with-scope-growth-and-declining-budgets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ccos-grapple-with-scope-growth-and-declining-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IREN hires Cory Pforzheimer as global comms head]]></title><description><![CDATA[He most recently served as VP and head of global communications for Intel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/iren-hires-cory-pforzheimer-as-global-comms-head/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/iren-hires-cory-pforzheimer-as-global-comms-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and comms tech updates from Muck Rack, Clario and Bospar]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the race to keep up with the latest LLM models continues, organizations are rolling out their own products and platforms. Here&rsquo;s a look at the latest announcements from Precis AI and other companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-and-comms-tech-updates-from-muck-rack-clario-and-bospar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-and-comms-tech-updates-from-muck-rack-clario-and-bospar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Understood is combating misinformation for ADHD and Learning Disabilities Awareness Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organization has launched a month-long campaign with a &lsquo;Less Noise, More Understood&rsquo; spot supported by Allison Worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-understood-is-combating-misinformation-for-adhd-and-learning-disabilities-awareness-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-understood-is-combating-misinformation-for-adhd-and-learning-disabilities-awareness-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bospar gears Audit*E service toward small, midsize clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audit*E evaluates brand visibility, prominence and accuracy across major AI platforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bospar-gears-audite-service-toward-small-midsize-clients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bospar-gears-audite-service-toward-small-midsize-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Egg Board appoints Edelman to crack open new creator strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency is serving as the organization&rsquo;s first creator agency of record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/american-egg-board-appoints-edelman-to-crack-open-new-creator-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/american-egg-board-appoints-edelman-to-crack-open-new-creator-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Hut delivers free books to neighborhoods with Little Free Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nonprofit partnership celebrates National Pizza Month and National Book Month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pizza-hut-delivers-free-books-to-neighborhoods-with-little-free-library/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pizza-hut-delivers-free-books-to-neighborhoods-with-little-free-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta appoints Tucker Bounds to lead global comms, public affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bounds succeeds David Ginsberg, who is becoming VP of products and insights innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meta-appoints-tucker-bounds-to-lead-global-comms-public-affairs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meta-appoints-tucker-bounds-to-lead-global-comms-public-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Partners hires Hotwire’s Laura Macdonald as global tech practice head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macdonald most recently served as president of the Americas for Hotwire Global.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-hires-hotwires-laura-macdonald-as-global-tech-practice-head/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-hires-hotwires-laura-macdonald-as-global-tech-practice-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From F1 to Formula E: CMO Ellie Norman on the challenger model for US growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Formula E&rsquo;s new season and brand refresh, Norman breaks down capturing American fans, creator strategies and scaling a 12-year-old brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-f1-to-formula-e-cmo-ellie-norman-on-the-challenger-model-for-us-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-f1-to-formula-e-cmo-ellie-norman-on-the-challenger-model-for-us-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masco Corporation appoints Jordana Strosberg as first CCO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most recently, Strosberg was VP of communications for healthcare educator Covista.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/masco-corporation-appoints-jordana-strosberg-as-first-cco/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/masco-corporation-appoints-jordana-strosberg-as-first-cco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racepoint Global hires veteran tech journalist Eric Savitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savitz was most recently editor-in-chief of GM News, General Motors&rsquo; official corporate news and media platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/racepoint-global-hires-veteran-tech-journalist-eric-savitz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/racepoint-global-hires-veteran-tech-journalist-eric-savitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek US Healthcare Awards 2027 opens for entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sixth annual program celebrates the best campaigns, agencies, in-house teams and individuals across the dynamic healthcare PR sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-us-healthcare-awards-2027-opens-for-entries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-us-healthcare-awards-2027-opens-for-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which brand has you ‘falling’ for its pumpkin spice campaign?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dunkin&rsquo;, Starbucks and Old Spice are creating a pumpkin spice frenzy this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brand-has-you-falling-for-its-pumpkin-spice-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brand-has-you-falling-for-its-pumpkin-spice-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neurocrine Biosciences selects Ruder Finn as communications AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectrum Science previously provided PR support to Neurocrine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/neurocrine-biosciences-selects-ruder-finn-as-communications-aor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/neurocrine-biosciences-selects-ruder-finn-as-communications-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas CEO Yannick Bolloré on principal media buying, Uncommon’s freedom and his role in new biz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holding company leader explains why he&rsquo;s not making drastic moves to attain scale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-ceo-yannick-bollor-on-principal-media-buying-uncommons-freedom-and-his-role-in-new-biz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-ceo-yannick-bollor-on-principal-media-buying-uncommons-freedom-and-his-role-in-new-biz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecolab brings on Edelman to support data center messaging]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global water-management company helps facilities optimize water usage for large-scale cooling towers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ecolab-brings-on-edelman-to-support-data-center-messaging/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ecolab-brings-on-edelman-to-support-data-center-messaging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SC Johnson hires Kate Wagner as chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wagner most recently served as VP of corporate communications for Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sc-johnson-hires-kate-wagner-as-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sc-johnson-hires-kate-wagner-as-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton Day: How brands are celebrating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands including Southwest Airlines and American Eagle are singing, dancing and donating in remembrance of the &lsquo;9 to 5&rsquo; singer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dolly-parton-day-how-brands-are-celebrating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dolly-parton-day-how-brands-are-celebrating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Fenty Skin, Glow Recipe and Huda Beauty embraced an identical packaging mishap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three skincare competitors turned a packaging faux-pas into a joint social media &lsquo;masterclass.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-fenty-skin-glow-recipe-and-huda-beauty-embraced-an-identical-packaging-mishap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-fenty-skin-glow-recipe-and-huda-beauty-embraced-an-identical-packaging-mishap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft appoints Brent Colburn as interim comms leader in organizational shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft president Brad Smith is overseeing the company&rsquo;s comms function.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/microsoft-appoints-brent-colburn-as-interim-comms-leader-in-organizational-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/microsoft-appoints-brent-colburn-as-interim-comms-leader-in-organizational-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Cologuard Plus’ telenovela campaign teaches marketers about reaching Hispanic audiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Hispanic Heritage Month, marketing leaders from Cologuard and MetroPlusHealth explain why culturally relevant healthcare advertising must go beyond translation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-cologuard-plus-telenovela-campaign-teaches-marketers-about-reaching-hispanic-audiences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-cologuard-plus-telenovela-campaign-teaches-marketers-about-reaching-hispanic-audiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: United Nations, Mozilla and Hollywood all have eyes on tech founders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-united-nations-mozilla-and-hollywood-all-have-eyes-on-tech-founders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-united-nations-mozilla-and-hollywood-all-have-eyes-on-tech-founders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PR Council guidance helps firms navigate RFPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new resources are intended to bridge the gap between agencies and the procurement teams issuing RFPs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-pr-council-guidance-helps-firms-navigate-rfps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-pr-council-guidance-helps-firms-navigate-rfps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta corporate comms head Ashley Zandy to exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zandy has worked at Meta on and off for nearly 18 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meta-corporate-comms-head-ashley-zandy-to-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meta-corporate-comms-head-ashley-zandy-to-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 reasons you need to attend AI Deciphered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of comms, marketing and advertising pros will join us in New York City on November 12. You&rsquo;ll want to be among them. Here&rsquo;s some inspiration below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/5-reasons-you-need-to-attend-ai-deciphered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/5-reasons-you-need-to-attend-ai-deciphered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Partners hires Janet Helm as head of food, nutrition strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the newly created role, Helm is guiding strategy across the agency&rsquo;s food and beverage, agriculture and culinary travel client portfolios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-hires-janet-helm-as-head-of-food-nutrition-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-hires-janet-helm-as-head-of-food-nutrition-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It was never a phase’: Wendy’s releases emo pop-punk album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six-track album was supported by VML, Ruder Finn, WPP Media and Spotify.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/it-was-never-a-phase-wendys-releases-emo-pop-punk-album/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/it-was-never-a-phase-wendys-releases-emo-pop-punk-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP's CFO Joanne Wilson leaves for Diageo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilson joined the holding company from Britvic in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpps-cfo-joanne-wilson-leaves-for-diageo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpps-cfo-joanne-wilson-leaves-for-diageo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Z is bringing iced coffee to job interviews. 5 brands have thoughts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duolingo, LinkedIn and Starbucks are among the brands weighing in on a debate over whether Gen Z has &lsquo;lost the art of professionalism.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gen-z-is-bringing-iced-coffee-to-job-interviews-5-brands-have-thoughts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gen-z-is-bringing-iced-coffee-to-job-interviews-5-brands-have-thoughts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MikeWorldWide’s HudsonLake ups Quinton Crenshaw to president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strategic communications firm was acquired by MikeWorldWide in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mikeworldwides-hudsonlake-ups-quinton-crenshaw-to-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mikeworldwides-hudsonlake-ups-quinton-crenshaw-to-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPMorganChase names head of US Wealth Management communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lori Feinsilver starts in the role on September 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jpmorganchase-names-head-of-us-wealth-management-communications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jpmorganchase-names-head-of-us-wealth-management-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M+C Saatchi Sport &amp; Entertainment shakes up leadership as global CEO departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[M+C Saatchi Sport &amp; Entertainment has made changes to its leadership following the departure of global chief executive Robin Clarke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mc-saatchi-sport-amp-entertainment-shakes-up-leadership-as-global-ceo-departs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mc-saatchi-sport-amp-entertainment-shakes-up-leadership-as-global-ceo-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI force vs. pace the frontier: How comms can help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even the most senior players in the AI world recognize the risks associated with the technology. Smart communication is required to offset the AI gamble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-force-vs-pace-the-frontier-how-comms-can-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-force-vs-pace-the-frontier-how-comms-can-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Depot, National Mango Board celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Which campaign is your favorite?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands are releasing celebratory campaigns spotlighting recipes and family traditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/home-depot-national-mango-board-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-which-campaign-is-your-favorite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/home-depot-national-mango-board-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-which-campaign-is-your-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Ben Stiller’s purr-fectly confusing visit to Katz’s Deli]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York City content creator Nick Heller directed and co-stars in the comedic spot, which features Stiller sporting a full-body catsuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-ben-stillers-purr-fectly-confusing-visit-to-katzs-deli/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-ben-stillers-purr-fectly-confusing-visit-to-katzs-deli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Cooper’s The Unwell Network hires director of communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyssa Dombrowski previously served as senior director of global comms during Wasserman&rsquo;s rebrand to The Team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alex-coopers-the-unwell-network-hires-director-of-communications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alex-coopers-the-unwell-network-hires-director-of-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Velaura AI selects Racepoint Global as first communications AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Racepoint also works with Upscale AI and AI technology company NomadGo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/velaura-ai-selects-racepoint-global-as-first-communications-aor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/velaura-ai-selects-racepoint-global-as-first-communications-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA Today Co. communications head to depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lark-Marie Anton joined the media company in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/usa-today-co-communications-head-to-depart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/usa-today-co-communications-head-to-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allison Worldwide founding partner Scott Pansky launches Sandbox Lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The consultancy aims to help nonprofits, educational institutions and companies strengthen donor relationships and expand their networks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-founding-partner-scott-pansky-launches-sandbox-lessons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-founding-partner-scott-pansky-launches-sandbox-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman eliminates 55 US positions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restructuring comes as the DJE Holdings agency continues to navigate a &lsquo;challenging economic environment,&rsquo; a spokesperson for the firm said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-eliminates-55-us-positions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-eliminates-55-us-positions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Agency Roundup]]></title><description><![CDATA[News in brief from agencies including Circle PR, Impact PR &amp; Communications and TruePoint Communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/small-agency-roundup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/small-agency-roundup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Stanton on 37 years as an independent agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of Stanton Communications looks back at lessons learned from early agency life and why everyone at his firm still keeps an account executive mentality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/peter-stanton-on-37-years-as-an-independent-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/peter-stanton-on-37-years-as-an-independent-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not in the PR business, in the relationships business&rsquo;: Method CEO on launching and maintaining an agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Method Communications cofounder and CEO David Parkinson on expanding to Silicon Valley, AI and kindness as a business strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/not-in-the-pr-business-in-the-relationships-businessrsquo-method-ceo-on-launching-and-maintaining-an-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/not-in-the-pr-business-in-the-relationships-businessrsquo-method-ceo-on-launching-and-maintaining-an-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Converse responds to critics’ accusations of KKK-like ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sneaker brand vows to &lsquo;do better&rsquo; after removing the &lsquo;deeply upsetting&rsquo; campaign imagery for its Chuck 70 X campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/converse-responds-to-critics-accusations-of-kkk-like-ad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/converse-responds-to-critics-accusations-of-kkk-like-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I regret the decision’: Hyrox athlete forfeits her victory after Beijing incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five days after the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk has apologised, Hyrox has refunded affected competitors and rewritten its global hygiene rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/i-regret-the-decision-hyrox-athlete-forfeits-her-victory-after-beijing-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/i-regret-the-decision-hyrox-athlete-forfeits-her-victory-after-beijing-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex sells: Did Novig’s bet on Sydney Sweeney pay off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three comms pros debate the blonde bombshell advertising trope, Novig&rsquo;s long-term success and the impacts of Sweeney&rsquo;s overtly sexual personal brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sex-sells-did-novigs-bet-on-sydney-sweeney-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sex-sells-did-novigs-bet-on-sydney-sweeney-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think Big hires ex-US Navy commander to lead national security and crisis preparedness practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirk Lippold joined the firm as a senior adviser this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/think-big-hires-ex-us-navy-commander-to-lead-national-security-and-crisis-preparedness-practice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/think-big-hires-ex-us-navy-commander-to-lead-national-security-and-crisis-preparedness-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selena Gomez is ‘still bad’ at makeup, but has mastered nonprofit impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gomez&rsquo;s Rare Beauty nonprofit, the Rare Impact Fund, is mobilizing $100 million to global youth mental health organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/selena-gomez-is-still-bad-at-makeup-but-has-mastered-nonprofit-impact/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/selena-gomez-is-still-bad-at-makeup-but-has-mastered-nonprofit-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vatican-affiliated organization hires Edelman to support comms around AI ethics initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saint Peter for Humanity aims to foster dialogue around the advancement of AI and define human-centric values in an evolving tech landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vatican-affiliated-organization-hires-edelman-to-support-comms-around-ai-ethics-initiative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vatican-affiliated-organization-hires-edelman-to-support-comms-around-ai-ethics-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Skinny: AI slowdown debate develops; Meta and Snapchat unveil updated smart glasses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/social-skinny-ai-slowdown-debate-develops-meta-and-snapchat-unveil-updated-smart-glasses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/social-skinny-ai-slowdown-debate-develops-meta-and-snapchat-unveil-updated-smart-glasses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Minds CEO Kate Bullinger exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bullinger has led The Weber Shandwick Collective agency since its inception in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/united-minds-ceo-kate-bullinger-exits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/united-minds-ceo-kate-bullinger-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Heath named president of Freuds and Goals House US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heath previously served as US head of social impact and sustainability and New York head of corporate affairs at Edelman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alex-heath-named-president-of-freuds-and-goals-house-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alex-heath-named-president-of-freuds-and-goals-house-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From sex workers to Grammy Award nominees: How OnlyFans is expanding its creator roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair delved into OnlyFans&rsquo; journey at the Fast Company Innovation Festival on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-sex-workers-to-grammy-award-nominees-how-onlyfans-is-expanding-its-creator-roster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-sex-workers-to-grammy-award-nominees-how-onlyfans-is-expanding-its-creator-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independents day: Wendy’s and Mastercard’s agency change could signal a shift in the industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two major brands have recently moved their PR agency support from holding company firms to indies. Is it too early to call this a trend?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/independents-day-wendys-and-mastercards-agency-change-could-signal-a-shift-in-the-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/independents-day-wendys-and-mastercards-agency-change-could-signal-a-shift-in-the-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson names Jennifer Stearns global chief innovation officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stearns replaces Chad Latz in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-names-jennifer-stearns-global-chief-innovation-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-names-jennifer-stearns-global-chief-innovation-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penta appoints president of global intelligence and AI, head of global advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2 new roles will report to Penta CEO Jim O&rsquo;Leary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/penta-appoints-president-of-global-intelligence-and-ai-head-of-global-advisory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/penta-appoints-president-of-global-intelligence-and-ai-head-of-global-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Allison launched Allison Worldwide Health Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stagwell subsidiary is launching an integrated health communications offering to formalize Allison&rsquo;s commitment to the medical marketing space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/why-allison-launched-allison-worldwide-health-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/why-allison-launched-allison-worldwide-health-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whalar Group hires TikTok alum to lead strategic partnerships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly Wu started as Whalar Group&rsquo;s first SVP of strategic partnerships and growth on September 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/whalar-group-hires-tiktok-alum-to-lead-strategic-partnerships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/whalar-group-hires-tiktok-alum-to-lead-strategic-partnerships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tatting up for a job: Is it worth the risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One tattoo led to an agency career. Other tattoos from a recruiting event led to a communications crisis. Both sides shared their stories with PRWeek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tatting-up-for-a-job-is-it-worth-the-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tatting-up-for-a-job-is-it-worth-the-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and comms tech updates from SolComms, Modern Currency PR, Highwire and Moburst]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the race to keep up with the latest LLM models continues, organizations are rolling out their own products and platforms. Here&rsquo;s a look at the latest announcements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-and-comms-tech-updates-from-solcomms-modern-currency-pr-highwire-and-moburst/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-and-comms-tech-updates-from-solcomms-modern-currency-pr-highwire-and-moburst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz tests giant Capri Sun pouches based on years of fan requests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand is turning to fans on Reddit and TikTok to &lsquo;test-and-learn&rsquo; its largest pouch yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kraft-heinz-tests-giant-capri-sun-pouches-based-on-years-of-fan-requests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kraft-heinz-tests-giant-capri-sun-pouches-based-on-years-of-fan-requests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s clothing retailer Carter’s brings on Ruder Finn to support rebrand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The independent comms firm also added Vytalogy Wellness and Sweet Loren&rsquo;s to its client roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/childrens-clothing-retailer-carters-brings-on-ruder-finn-to-support-rebrand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/childrens-clothing-retailer-carters-brings-on-ruder-finn-to-support-rebrand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Precision Strategies names Adam Cubbage as first CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precision was founded in 2013 by Stephanie Cutter and Teddy Goff, both aides to former President Barack Obama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/precision-strategies-names-adam-cubbage-as-first-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/precision-strategies-names-adam-cubbage-as-first-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House, Airbnb alum Jay Carney joins SV Angel]]></title><description><![CDATA[As SV Angel&rsquo;s head of public policy and communications, Carney will lead the launch of the venture capital firm&rsquo;s national AI policy initiative, Project Blueprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/white-house-airbnb-alum-jay-carney-joins-sv-angel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/white-house-airbnb-alum-jay-carney-joins-sv-angel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastercard taps We. Communications as global comms AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global payments company previously worked with Ketchum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mastercard-taps-we-communications-as-global-comms-aor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mastercard-taps-we-communications-as-global-comms-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission North launches new practice to target AI's physical industries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly formalized offering will service clients utilizing AI to transform the machinery underneath everyday life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mission-north-launches-new-practice-to-target-ais-physical-industries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mission-north-launches-new-practice-to-target-ais-physical-industries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keke Palmer brings ’80s aerobics to Verizon’s new iPhone 18 Pro push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The carrier&rsquo;s second star-led spot in two months doubles down on pop culture over network claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/keke-palmer-brings-80s-aerobics-to-verizons-new-iphone-18-pro-push/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/keke-palmer-brings-80s-aerobics-to-verizons-new-iphone-18-pro-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tubi goes global with ‘Find Any Feeling For Free’ campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine new spots headline the streamer&rsquo;s biggest push yet as monthly users reach 110 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tubi-goes-global-with-find-any-feeling-for-free-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tubi-goes-global-with-find-any-feeling-for-free-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How CampusLaunch’s Gen Z founder is monetizing sorority culture for major brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Motyl breaks down how his agency leverages Greek life virality to build on-campus experiences for brands such as Nike and BodyArmor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-campuslaunchs-gen-z-founder-is-monetizing-sorority-culture-for-major-brands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-campuslaunchs-gen-z-founder-is-monetizing-sorority-culture-for-major-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turo hires Brittany Rossi as US comms head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rossi most recently worked at Edelman and Tourism New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/turo-hires-brittany-rossi-as-us-comms-head/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/turo-hires-brittany-rossi-as-us-comms-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which non-fashion brand has New York Fashion Week ‘in the bag’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands from Burger King to Duolingo have gotten in on the event with bizarrely shaped statement purses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-non-fashion-brand-has-new-york-fashion-week-in-the-bag/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-non-fashion-brand-has-new-york-fashion-week-in-the-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft comms head Frank Shaw to leave at year’s end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaw has been in the role for nearly two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/microsoft-comms-head-frank-shaw-to-leave-at-years-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/microsoft-comms-head-frank-shaw-to-leave-at-years-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PR exec Antoinette Forbes missing for a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forbes&rsquo; current and former colleagues are boosting awareness of her disappearance on LinkedIn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pr-exec-antoinette-forbes-missing-for-a-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pr-exec-antoinette-forbes-missing-for-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: &lsquo;Opine with the spine&rsquo;: Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder on leading through the AI shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Peloton and GE marketer breaks down the software company&rsquo;s new campaign, how she&rsquo;s broadening its brand story and why B2B buys are deeply emotional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/qampa-lsquoopine-with-the-spinersquo-autodesk-cmo-dara-treseder-on-leading-through-the-ai-shift/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/qampa-lsquoopine-with-the-spinersquo-autodesk-cmo-dara-treseder-on-leading-through-the-ai-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennifer Garner, Cindy Crawford and Serena Williams on how personal brands fuel business success]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three celebrities spoke at the Forbes Women&rsquo;s Power Summit 2026 on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jennifer-garner-cindy-crawford-and-serena-williams-on-how-personal-brands-fuel-business-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jennifer-garner-cindy-crawford-and-serena-williams-on-how-personal-brands-fuel-business-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Anthropic researchers warn AI could ‘kill all humans’ within the decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-anthropic-researchers-warn-ai-could-kill-all-humans-within-the-decade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-anthropic-researchers-warn-ai-could-kill-all-humans-within-the-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serving a Grand Slam: How the USTA scales comms and content around the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[USTA comms head Brendan McIntyre breaks down the operational lift behind creator credentials, sponsor activations and preserving etiquette amid record crowds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/serving-a-grand-slam-how-the-usta-scales-comms-and-content-around-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/serving-a-grand-slam-how-the-usta-scales-comms-and-content-around-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief innovation officer Chad Latz to exit Burson after 17 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latz joined Burson, then Cohn &amp; Wolfe, in 2009 as global president of the digital innovation group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chief-innovation-officer-chad-latz-to-exit-burson-after-17-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chief-innovation-officer-chad-latz-to-exit-burson-after-17-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime top Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett to headline PRWeek Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currently CEO of the Obama Foundation, Jarrett was former President Barack Obama&rsquo;s longest-serving top adviser in the White House, a private-sector CEO and a bestselling author.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/longtime-top-obama-adviser-valerie-jarrett-to-headline-prweek-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/longtime-top-obama-adviser-valerie-jarrett-to-headline-prweek-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company hires Michael Albano as director of product, brand communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most recently, Albano was Cadillac&rsquo;s executive director of communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ford-motor-company-hires-michael-albano-as-director-of-product-brand-communications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ford-motor-company-hires-michael-albano-as-director-of-product-brand-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duo drama: 10 brands react to Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Duolingo&rsquo;s crashout to Samsung claiming &lsquo;leftovers,&rsquo; brands are scrambling to poke fun at Apple&rsquo;s new device and defend their own &lsquo;foldable&rsquo; tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/duo-drama-10-brands-react-to-apples-foldable-iphone-duo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/duo-drama-10-brands-react-to-apples-foldable-iphone-duo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Partners opens fifth Midwest office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now with a location in Minneapolis, the firm said the Midwest is its fastest-growing region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-opens-fifth-midwest-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-opens-fifth-midwest-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eos collabs with Ayan Broomfield to bring inclusion to the US Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand smoothly crashed the tournament to support increased diversity in tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/eos-collabs-with-ayan-broomfield-to-bring-inclusion-to-the-us-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/eos-collabs-with-ayan-broomfield-to-bring-inclusion-to-the-us-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life is short. Make the most of it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek VP, editorial director Steve Barrett reflects on a summer that should have encompassed Washington, DC, London and Cannes, but instead revolved around hospitals and intensive care units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/life-is-short-make-the-most-of-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/life-is-short-make-the-most-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 5 brands are performing marketing magic ahead of the release of ‘Practical Magic 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[What M&amp;M&rsquo;s, Charlotte Tilbury, Pinkberry, Blaze Pizza and Wayfair are doing to celebrate the sequel to the witchy cult classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-5-brands-are-performing-marketing-magic-ahead-of-the-release-of-practical-magic-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-5-brands-are-performing-marketing-magic-ahead-of-the-release-of-practical-magic-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 years later: Inside the 9/11 Memorial &amp; Museum&rsquo;s strategy to reach a new generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comms head Josh Cherwin shares how the institution&rsquo;s mission has evolved and how it is connecting younger people to a day they didn&rsquo;t live through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/25-years-later-inside-the-911-memorial-amp-museumrsquos-strategy-to-reach-a-new-generation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/25-years-later-inside-the-911-memorial-amp-museumrsquos-strategy-to-reach-a-new-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julie Batliner succeeds Matt Kucharski as Padilla president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batliner most recently served as president of Omnicom agency Carmichael Lynch Relate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/julie-batliner-succeeds-matt-kucharski-as-padilla-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/julie-batliner-succeeds-matt-kucharski-as-padilla-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going Greek: Which brand won the RushTok marketing craze?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Nike&rsquo;s custom merch trailers to Kotex&rsquo;s luxury mobile restrooms, major brands turned sorority rush into retail&rsquo;s hottest back-to-school playground this recruitment season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/going-greek-which-brand-won-the-rushtok-marketing-craze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/going-greek-which-brand-won-the-rushtok-marketing-craze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKinsey &amp; Co. global comms leader Ramiro Prudencio departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ramiro Prudencio has left his role as global director of communications and marketing at McKinsey &amp; Company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mckinsey-amp-co-global-comms-leader-ramiro-prudencio-departs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mckinsey-amp-co-global-comms-leader-ramiro-prudencio-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP seeking to offload South Bank campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Rationalisation and simplification&rdquo; of real estate forms a plank of WPP chief executive Cindy Rose&rsquo;s Elevate28 strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-seeking-to-offload-south-bank-campus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-seeking-to-offload-south-bank-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Affleck, Aflac clear up the ultimate name mix-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actor&rsquo;s Artists Equity studio produced and directed the Green Room campaign, featuring sports legends Nick Saban, Deion Sanders and Dawn Staley. It follows Aflac billboards in LA spray-painted with Affleck&rsquo;s name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ben-affleck-aflac-clear-up-the-ultimate-name-mix-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ben-affleck-aflac-clear-up-the-ultimate-name-mix-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allison Worldwide Chicago GM Alison Fichter dies at 49]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fichter died on August 17 following a two-year battle with cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-chicago-gm-alison-fichter-dies-at-49/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-chicago-gm-alison-fichter-dies-at-49/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suno pulls controversial Mary J. Blige AI ad after 'representative' fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suno said it &lsquo;entered into a business deal with someone who presented themselves as [Blige&rsquo;s] official representative.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/suno-pulls-controversial-mary-j-blige-ai-ad-after-representative-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/suno-pulls-controversial-mary-j-blige-ai-ad-after-representative-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: OpenAI faces 30 lawsuits related to Tumbler Ridge shooting; Nvidia acquires Hugging Face for $12.9 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-openai-faces-30-lawsuits-related-to-tumbler-ridge-shooting-nvidia-acquires-hugging-face-for-129-billion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-openai-faces-30-lawsuits-related-to-tumbler-ridge-shooting-nvidia-acquires-hugging-face-for-129-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meltwater data reveals severe reputational damage for Good Good Golf and Callaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social intelligence firm found that 61.7% of social media mentions were negative, with engagement peaking during the crisis management phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meltwater-data-reveals-severe-reputational-damage-for-good-good-golf-and-callaway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meltwater-data-reveals-severe-reputational-damage-for-good-good-golf-and-callaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford simplify Parkinson’s support in new Maximum Effort PSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Shrinking&rsquo; co-stars offer a playful yet accessible crash course in showing up for friends facing a diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/michael-j-fox-and-harrison-ford-simplify-parkinsons-support-in-new-maximum-effort-psa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/michael-j-fox-and-harrison-ford-simplify-parkinsons-support-in-new-maximum-effort-psa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praytell expands its centers of influence department]]></title><description><![CDATA[SVP of creator marketing and paid media Catherine O&rsquo;Neill and SVP of media Paige Weberjoin the agency to integrate creators into the &lsquo;nucleus&rsquo; of clients&rsquo; business strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/praytell-expands-its-centers-of-influence-department/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/praytell-expands-its-centers-of-influence-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poppi thinks influencer marketing can sell soda — and fill jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand tapped creator Kitty Murphy to pitch its audience on open roles at the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/poppi-thinks-influencer-marketing-can-sell-soda-and-fill-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/poppi-thinks-influencer-marketing-can-sell-soda-and-fill-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We. Communications appoints head of intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Baldwin most recently served as SVP of insights and analytics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-communications-appoints-head-of-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-communications-appoints-head-of-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HP hires first global external corporate comms lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Moore steps into the role in mid-September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hp-hires-first-global-external-corporate-comms-lead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hp-hires-first-global-external-corporate-comms-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Oreogate’: What should Oreo’s next move be?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moms are squabbling on the internet about whether or not kids should pack Oreos in their lunchbox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/oreogate-what-should-oreos-next-move-be/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/oreogate-what-should-oreos-next-move-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korn Ferry hires Paula Davis as a principal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Colgate-Palmolive chief communications officer joins the consulting firm&rsquo;s global corporate affairs practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/korn-ferry-hires-paula-davis-as-a-principal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/korn-ferry-hires-paula-davis-as-a-principal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbnb ups Fallon O’Connor to head of communications and people]]></title><description><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Connor will assume the communications responsibilities previously held by Jay Carney, Airbnb&rsquo;s former head of communications and policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/airbnb-ups-fallon-oconnor-to-head-of-communications-and-people/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/airbnb-ups-fallon-oconnor-to-head-of-communications-and-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek out and about: A recap of the best (and hairiest) NYC brand experiences this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek&rsquo;s Jess Ruderman and Julia Walker share highlights from summer events they attended &mdash; which involved everything from hairballs to helicopters &mdash; as well as their takeaways for comms pros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-out-and-about-a-recap-of-the-best-and-hairiest-nyc-brand-experiences-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-out-and-about-a-recap-of-the-best-and-hairiest-nyc-brand-experiences-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Squatch and IShowSpeed launch $1M global briefcase hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nine-week challenge blends retail QR codes, social dares and real-world cash prizes across four countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dr-squatch-and-ishowspeed-launch-1m-global-briefcase-hunt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dr-squatch-and-ishowspeed-launch-1m-global-briefcase-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Why Chipotle sent 100 content creators into its kitchens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 100 Creators campaign marks chief brand officer Fernando Machado&rsquo;s first national campaign for the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-why-chipotle-sent-100-content-creators-into-its-kitchens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-why-chipotle-sent-100-content-creators-into-its-kitchens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellantis names Stephanie Hartgrove chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The automotive brand also promoted Clara Ingen-Housz to head of public policy and regulatory strategy for international trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stellantis-names-stephanie-hartgrove-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stellantis-names-stephanie-hartgrove-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Peloton global comms head Letena Lindsay joins Chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsay has had a &lsquo;self-imposed career gap year&rsquo; since leaving Peloton in May 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-peloton-global-comms-head-letena-lindsay-joins-chief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-peloton-global-comms-head-letena-lindsay-joins-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goddard Systems names PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The manager of The Goddard School franchise system has picked Coyne PR as its agency partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/goddard-systems-names-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/goddard-systems-names-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors promote longtime exec to CCO]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chief communications officer Raymond Ridder is in his 29th year with the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golden-state-warriors-promote-longtime-exec-to-cco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golden-state-warriors-promote-longtime-exec-to-cco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Meta settles $18 billion children’s safety lawsuit; Bill Gates cautions on AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-meta-settles-18-billion-childrens-safety-lawsuit-bill-gates-cautions-on-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-meta-settles-18-billion-childrens-safety-lawsuit-bill-gates-cautions-on-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Callaway Golf ends relationship with Good Good Golf following ad backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Good Golf&rsquo;s cofounder published an 8-minute Instagram video calling the spot &lsquo;the worst ad known to man.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/callaway-golf-ends-relationship-with-good-good-golf-following-ad-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/callaway-golf-ends-relationship-with-good-good-golf-following-ad-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat adds pharma ad disclaimer links: What medical marketers need to know.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snapchat&rsquo;s new features are intended to curry favor with pharma advertisers, establishing the social media app as more flexible and compliance friendly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/snapchat-adds-pharma-ad-disclaimer-links-what-medical-marketers-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/snapchat-adds-pharma-ad-disclaimer-links-what-medical-marketers-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headway hires Kelly Clausen as head of communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clausen most recently served as VP of communications and community at Etsy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/headway-hires-kelly-clausen-as-head-of-communications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/headway-hires-kelly-clausen-as-head-of-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta reaches $18B settlement in online safety court case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement includes daily time limits, apps blocked at night, muted notifications during school hours and new controls for parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meta-reaches-18b-settlement-in-online-safety-court-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/meta-reaches-18b-settlement-in-online-safety-court-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson ups Matt Wagner to US chair of energy and industrials]]></title><description><![CDATA[He replaces Tom Dowling who plans to retire after nearly four decades with the firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-ups-matt-wagner-to-us-chair-of-energy-and-industrials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-ups-matt-wagner-to-us-chair-of-energy-and-industrials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notified partners with Hearst Media to expand press release reach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notified aims to leverage Hearst Media&rsquo;s high domain authority to help content get cited by AI tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/notified-partners-with-hearst-media-to-expand-press-release-reach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/notified-partners-with-hearst-media-to-expand-press-release-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conagra’s Jon Harris unveils unreleased interview with Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harris shared the internal conversation with PRWeek to honor Parton&rsquo;s legacy and reflected on his four-year partnership with the country music icon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/conagras-jon-harris-unveils-unreleased-interview-with-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/conagras-jon-harris-unveils-unreleased-interview-with-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN and United put Starlink Wi-Fi to the test with a live, in-flight fantasy draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership included a live two-hour ESPN Fantasy Football segment filmed on United&rsquo;s plane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/espn-and-united-put-starlink-wi-fi-to-the-test-with-a-live-in-flight-fantasy-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/espn-and-united-put-starlink-wi-fi-to-the-test-with-a-live-in-flight-fantasy-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bully Pulpit International hires David Whiting as a partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whiting most recently served as general manager of Weber Shandwick&rsquo;s Boston office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bully-pulpit-international-hires-david-whiting-as-a-partner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bully-pulpit-international-hires-david-whiting-as-a-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu warns of 'intensifying competition' in major pitches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu has been involved in several of the biggest global account battles of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsu-warns-of-intensifying-competition-in-major-pitches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsu-warns-of-intensifying-competition-in-major-pitches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pure Leaf taps tennis pro Amanda Anisimova for US Open ‘tea break’ campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anisimova took an eight-month break in 2023 to focus on her mental health and is promoting revitalizing breaks with Pure Leaf Iced Tea&rsquo;s Game Changer campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pure-leaf-taps-tennis-pro-amanda-anisimova-for-us-open-tea-break-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pure-leaf-taps-tennis-pro-amanda-anisimova-for-us-open-tea-break-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Motion Agency acquires Vehr Communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal marks the third acquisition for the Chicago-based agency this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-motion-agency-acquires-vehr-communications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-motion-agency-acquires-vehr-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton dies: How the singer worked ‘9 to 5’ to promote brand messages and nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before passing at 80 years old, the country music icon helped brands from Kendra Scott to Conagra Brands amplify their messages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dolly-parton-dies-how-the-singer-worked-9-to-5-to-promote-brand-messages-and-nonprofits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dolly-parton-dies-how-the-singer-worked-9-to-5-to-promote-brand-messages-and-nonprofits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Away’s new social storytelling platform is taking off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 94% of consumers expect narrative-driven comms from brands. Here&rsquo;s how Away&rsquo;s new social series, &lsquo;Actually Away,&rsquo; tapped in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/aways-new-social-storytelling-platform-is-taking-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/aways-new-social-storytelling-platform-is-taking-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mistakes were made’: Callaway Golf and Good Good Golf pull and apologize for ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spot received backlash for portraying violence against women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mistakes-were-made-callaway-golf-and-good-good-golf-pull-and-apologize-for-ad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mistakes-were-made-callaway-golf-and-good-good-golf-pull-and-apologize-for-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We know we got this wrong’: Target pulls ‘offensive’ Halloween costume following backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer noted that the costume was &lsquo;especially hurtful&rsquo; for its Black employees and customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-know-we-got-this-wrong-target-pulls-offensive-halloween-costume-following-backlash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-know-we-got-this-wrong-target-pulls-offensive-halloween-costume-following-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Tariq Hassan make Wendy’s a red-hot brand again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following shaky Q2 earnings, the brand announced the former McDonald&rsquo;s CMO will help lead its &lsquo;Project Fresh&rsquo; turnaround plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/can-tariq-hassan-make-wendys-a-red-hot-brand-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/can-tariq-hassan-make-wendys-a-red-hot-brand-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which first-time US Open brand player do you ‘love’ the most?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tennis tournament expanded from 21 to 30 brand sponsors for 2026, inking deals with Oura and Electrolit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-first-time-us-open-brand-player-do-you-love-the-most/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-first-time-us-open-brand-player-do-you-love-the-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is showing up at the US Open as a brand actually a serve?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where brands are winning points with fans points to a broader story across sports marketing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/when-is-showing-up-at-the-us-open-as-a-brand-actually-a-serve/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/when-is-showing-up-at-the-us-open-as-a-brand-actually-a-serve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart chief communications officer Allyson Park to exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Park has been in the position since 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/walmart-chief-communications-officer-allyson-park-to-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/walmart-chief-communications-officer-allyson-park-to-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ironman Group selects Praytell as global PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[SVP of sports and entertainment Sean Flynn is leading the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ironman-group-selects-praytell-as-global-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ironman-group-selects-praytell-as-global-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson Buchanan names new leader after senior departures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burson Buchanan has a new leader following a handful of senior departures in Burson&rsquo;s financial comms and capital market advisory business in recent months, PRWeek has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-buchanan-names-new-leader-after-senior-departures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-buchanan-names-new-leader-after-senior-departures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Kardashian-cofounded Skims names VP of influencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kisha Maldonado-Madrid has held leadership roles at Kourtney Kardashian-founded Poosh and creator marketing agency Cruz Control Digital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kim-kardashian-cofounded-skims-names-vp-of-influencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kim-kardashian-cofounded-skims-names-vp-of-influencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Trejo and Aspercreme partner to ‘KO’ online boomer stereotypes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign pairs the 82-year-old actor with a roster of age-defying athletes to prove getting older doesn&rsquo;t mean slowing down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/danny-trejo-and-aspercreme-partner-to-ko-online-boomer-stereotypes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/danny-trejo-and-aspercreme-partner-to-ko-online-boomer-stereotypes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flexing their soft side: Strava leans into strength and recovery with Carl Radke]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fitness app hosted a &ldquo;Soft Summer&rdquo; event at the 'Summer House' star&rsquo;s nonalcoholic Greenpoint bar, highlighting its expansion into strength.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/flexing-their-soft-side-strava-leans-into-strength-and-recovery-with-carl-radke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/flexing-their-soft-side-strava-leans-into-strength-and-recovery-with-carl-radke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom PR agencies retain inclusion roles despite restructure claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite reports that holding company Omnicom has cut some agency-specific roles in order to centralise its impact and inclusion functions, PRWeek UK understands this is not the case within its PR firms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-agencies-retain-inclusion-roles-despite-restructure-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-agencies-retain-inclusion-roles-despite-restructure-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Meta whistleblower testifies; Amazon and Uber delivery drones take flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-meta-whistleblower-testifies-amazon-and-uber-delivery-drones-take-flight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-meta-whistleblower-testifies-amazon-and-uber-delivery-drones-take-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks replaces Edelman as core US PR agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Omnicom Public Relations team, known as Chorus, will primarily cover external communications in the areas of corporate issues, consumer and reputation after a transition later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/starbucks-replaces-edelman-as-core-us-pr-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/starbucks-replaces-edelman-as-core-us-pr-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaka Khan Foundation hires agency for strategic communications support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attention Comms senior client director Conor Douglass is leading the account alongside CEO Paul Cohen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chaka-khan-foundation-hires-agency-for-strategic-communications-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chaka-khan-foundation-hires-agency-for-strategic-communications-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Intolerable and inexcusable': AMC CEO apologizes for Dune: Part Three ticket crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMC CEO Adam Aron posted an apology on X, saying $2 million in IT spending will help to fix the problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/intolerable-and-inexcusable-amc-ceo-apologizes-for-dune-part-three-ticket-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/intolerable-and-inexcusable-amc-ceo-apologizes-for-dune-part-three-ticket-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propeller Group ups Mary Cirincione to president of US operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency has also promoted JP Escobar to VP of marketing services and Daniel Schloss to VP of brand and design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/propeller-group-ups-mary-cirincione-to-president-of-us-operations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/propeller-group-ups-mary-cirincione-to-president-of-us-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek reveals Hall of Fame class of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek will toast the inductees at a gala dinner in New York City on November 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-reveals-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-reveals-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle cooks up kids meal with Gen Alpha influencer Salish Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast casual restaurant chain also dropped an Ultimate Chipotle Creator Experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-cooks-up-kids-meal-with-gen-alpha-influencer-salish-matter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-cooks-up-kids-meal-with-gen-alpha-influencer-salish-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dior mourns death of international PR director Mathilde Favier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Favier, who has worked for the fashion house since 2011, reportedly died Monday in a car accident in western France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dior-mourns-death-of-international-pr-director-mathilde-favier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dior-mourns-death-of-international-pr-director-mathilde-favier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neutrogena faces backlash after Hayden Panettiere’s death. How should the brand respond?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neutrogena allegedly dropped its 10-year partnership with Panettiere after she opened up about postpartum depression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/neutrogena-faces-backlash-after-hayden-panettieres-death-how-should-the-brand-respond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/neutrogena-faces-backlash-after-hayden-panettieres-death-how-should-the-brand-respond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaseline US taps food content creator as head of social and engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Des&rsquo;Tini LaGrone, founder of Butter On A Roll, brings a &lsquo;creative eye&rsquo; and L'Or&eacute;al marketing experience to the Unilever brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vaseline-us-taps-food-content-creator-as-head-of-social-and-engagement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vaseline-us-taps-food-content-creator-as-head-of-social-and-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How QVC kept its cool after a live TV mishap]]></title><description><![CDATA[QVC&rsquo;s director of brand and social broke down how it capitalized on an unscripted moment involving a NSFW term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-qvc-kept-its-cool-after-a-live-tv-mishap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-qvc-kept-its-cool-after-a-live-tv-mishap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu weighs cutting up to 160 overseas entities by 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group has completed 88% of its planned 3,400 job cuts and aims to shed global headquarters costs by 30% by 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsu-weighs-cutting-up-to-160-overseas-entities-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsu-weighs-cutting-up-to-160-overseas-entities-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Athletic releases The Advantage Calendar ahead of NFL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The go-to sports news platform has partnered with MSQ Sport + Entertainment to provide fans with exclusive insights and game day inspired-merchandise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-athletic-releases-the-advantage-calendar-ahead-of-nfl-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-athletic-releases-the-advantage-calendar-ahead-of-nfl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molson Coors names Alex Abraham as VP of comms, corporate affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most recently, Abraham was the global chief communications officer for SC Johnson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/molson-coors-names-alex-abraham-as-vp-of-comms-corporate-affairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/molson-coors-names-alex-abraham-as-vp-of-comms-corporate-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inizio Evoke hires Christopher Hedquist as US policy, public affairs leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hedquist most recently served as head of US health policy and public affairs at Edelman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inizio-evoke-hires-christopher-hedquist-as-us-policy-public-affairs-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inizio-evoke-hires-christopher-hedquist-as-us-policy-public-affairs-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson appoints chief people officer for the Americas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molly Roenna joins the WPP firm from The Weber Shandwick Collective, where she served as global chief people officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-appoints-chief-people-officer-for-the-americas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-appoints-chief-people-officer-for-the-americas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA teams announce 2026 schedule with classical art pieces and children’s sketches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic tapped into art culture for their season schedule spots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nba-teams-announce-2026-schedule-with-classical-art-pieces-and-childrens-sketches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nba-teams-announce-2026-schedule-with-classical-art-pieces-and-childrens-sketches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash hires Christine Schirmer as global external comms leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schirmer previously worked for Brunswick Group, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&rsquo;s organization Archewell and Pinterest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/doordash-hires-christine-schirmer-as-global-external-comms-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/doordash-hires-christine-schirmer-as-global-external-comms-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nassau &amp; Paradise Island Promotion Board selects DKC as US communications AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lou Hammond Group was listed as a media contact for the organization as recently as February of this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nassau-amp-paradise-island-promotion-board-selects-dkc-as-us-communications-aor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nassau-amp-paradise-island-promotion-board-selects-dkc-as-us-communications-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Bezos’ Liverpool FC buy; Zuckerberg’s 6,500-word AI manifesto]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-bezos-liverpool-fc-buy-zuckerbergs-6500-word-ai-manifesto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-bezos-liverpool-fc-buy-zuckerbergs-6500-word-ai-manifesto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who will Trump’s next press secretary be?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What to know about top contenders &mdash; and wild cards &mdash; media outlets predict may take on the role after Karoline Leavitt exits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/who-will-trumps-next-press-secretary-be/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/who-will-trumps-next-press-secretary-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experian hires North America chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faryar Borhani stepped into the role this month, replacing Gerry Tschopp who has retired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/experian-hires-north-america-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/experian-hires-north-america-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruder Finn launches LLM-driven website]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conversational LLM draws on a bespoke knowledge base tailored to Ruder Finn&rsquo;s services and history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ruder-finn-launches-llm-driven-website/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ruder-finn-launches-llm-driven-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leavitt is exiting the role at the end of the month.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking the beauty mold: Why K18 swapped a ‘picture-perfect’ beauty activation for a literal ball of hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek got up close and personal with K18&rsquo;s 8-foot hairball in New York City on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/breaking-the-beauty-mold-why-k18-swapped-a-picture-perfect-beauty-activation-for-a-literal-ball-of-hair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/breaking-the-beauty-mold-why-k18-swapped-a-picture-perfect-beauty-activation-for-a-literal-ball-of-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Sloane &amp; Company CEO Darren Brandt launches Higher Plane Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comms firm&rsquo;s clients include Ro, Cytokinetics and Act 3 Holdings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-sloane-amp-company-ceo-darren-brandt-launches-higher-plane-media/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-sloane-amp-company-ceo-darren-brandt-launches-higher-plane-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Airlines comms head Ron DeFeo cleared for departure in restructuring shakeup]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a result of the reorganization, SVP of communications and CMO Caroline Clayton will lead communications at the airline going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/american-airlines-comms-head-ron-defeo-cleared-for-departure-in-restructuring-shakeup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/american-airlines-comms-head-ron-defeo-cleared-for-departure-in-restructuring-shakeup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Burson eyes global growth with new leadership role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burson has made a senior appointment in its growth team, with the intention of &lsquo;improving conversion on major international pitches&rsquo; and becoming more &lsquo;borderless&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/exclusive-burson-eyes-global-growth-with-new-leadership-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/exclusive-burson-eyes-global-growth-with-new-leadership-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson acquires cognitive AI company Limbik]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limbik cofounders Zach Schwitzky and Josh Levin will join Burson as global head of innovation, AI platforms and products and global head of innovation, clients and growth, respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-acquires-cognitive-ai-company-limbik/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-acquires-cognitive-ai-company-limbik/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: 10 content creators play hide-and-seek in Kate Spade spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ad also stars Tyla, the fashion brand&rsquo;s new global ambassador.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-10-content-creators-play-hide-and-seek-in-kate-spade-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-10-content-creators-play-hide-and-seek-in-kate-spade-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insulet hires Pfizer alum Joan Campion to lead external comms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campion joins new additions to the corporate affairs team under chief corporate affairs officer Cristal Downing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/insulet-hires-pfizer-alum-joan-campion-to-lead-external-comms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/insulet-hires-pfizer-alum-joan-campion-to-lead-external-comms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Partners appoints Marty McDonald to lead new Ohio office]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald, who most-recently served as Fahlgren Mortine&rsquo;s first female president, will scale Finn Partners&rsquo; Midwest presence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-appoints-marty-mcdonald-to-lead-new-ohio-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-appoints-marty-mcdonald-to-lead-new-ohio-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Grayling and Cirkle to share CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accordience-owned PR agencies Grayling and Cirkle have &lsquo;moved into a more closely integrated operating model&rsquo;, PRWeek can reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/exclusive-grayling-and-cirkle-to-share-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/exclusive-grayling-and-cirkle-to-share-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 class of 2026 revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in its 20th year, the annual list spotlights the comms professionals forging new paths for the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweeks-40-under-40-class-of-2026-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweeks-40-under-40-class-of-2026-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which brand’s back-to-school campaign gets an A+?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-school spending might hit $146 billion this year. Here&rsquo;s how Goldfish, Duolingo and Bic are tapping in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-back-to-school-campaign-gets-an-a/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-back-to-school-campaign-gets-an-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinge releases audiobook series of love stories inspired by real couples]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dating app&rsquo;s chief marketing and communications officer, Tamika Young, speaks to Campaign about the No Ordinary Love brand platform, created with Dazed Studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hinge-releases-audiobook-series-of-love-stories-inspired-by-real-couples/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hinge-releases-audiobook-series-of-love-stories-inspired-by-real-couples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College influencers compete for $100K brand deal in Xfinity social reality show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports creator Katie Feeney is hosting the seven-episode reality show called 'Best in Class.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/college-influencers-compete-for-100k-brand-deal-in-xfinity-social-reality-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/college-influencers-compete-for-100k-brand-deal-in-xfinity-social-reality-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Always Discreet taps 3 NFL moms to end bladder leak stigma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pad brand announced its official NFL partnership with a TV and social campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-always-discreet-taps-3-nfl-moms-to-end-bladder-leak-stigma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-always-discreet-taps-3-nfl-moms-to-end-bladder-leak-stigma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think Big hires former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer]]></title><description><![CDATA[She is heading the firm&rsquo;s labor and infrastructure group within its new senior advisory practice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/think-big-hires-former-labor-secretary-lori-chavez-deremer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/think-big-hires-former-labor-secretary-lori-chavez-deremer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Match Group exec Michael Kaye lands Upstart role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prior to joining Match Group, Kaye held agency positions at firms such as Edelman, RF|Binder, Ruder Finn and Weber Shandwick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-match-group-exec-michael-kaye-lands-upstart-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-match-group-exec-michael-kaye-lands-upstart-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heinz lets fans decide if they like, love or crazy love their ketchup with customizable lids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign, supported by Wieden+Kennedy London, Zeno Group and The Kitchen North America, taps into fans&rsquo; irrational love for the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/heinz-lets-fans-decide-if-they-like-love-or-crazy-love-their-ketchup-with-customizable-lids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/heinz-lets-fans-decide-if-they-like-love-or-crazy-love-their-ketchup-with-customizable-lids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeta Global promotes Candace Dean to CCO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean previously served as group VP and head of communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeta-global-promotes-candace-dean-to-cco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeta-global-promotes-candace-dean-to-cco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom’s MMC debuts AI predictive tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[MMC put the tool, Weathervaine, to the test during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicoms-mmc-debuts-ai-predictive-tool/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicoms-mmc-debuts-ai-predictive-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sensodyne offers New Yorkers ‘World’s Coldest Treat’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand is displaying the effectiveness of its Clinical Repair toothpaste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sensodyne-offers-new-yorkers-worlds-coldest-treat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sensodyne-offers-new-yorkers-worlds-coldest-treat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: OpenAI’s controversial influencer trip; TikTok’s Disney+ partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-openais-controversial-influencer-trip-tiktoks-disney-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-openais-controversial-influencer-trip-tiktoks-disney-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SiriusXM appoints Jenny Tartikoff as comms head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most recently, Tartikoff served as EVP of global communications for Paramount Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/siriusxm-appoints-jenny-tartikoff-as-comms-head/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/siriusxm-appoints-jenny-tartikoff-as-comms-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSL ups Nick Maschari to MD of corporate affairs, policy and crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maschari joined the agency in early 2025 as EVP and head of U.S. corporate affairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/msl-ups-nick-maschari-to-md-of-corporate-affairs-policy-and-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/msl-ups-nick-maschari-to-md-of-corporate-affairs-policy-and-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson owner WPP reports ‘moderating decline’ in PR business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like-for-like revenue in WPP Creative, which includes Burson, fell 4.9% in H1, with the rate of decline slowing to 3.5% in Q2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-owner-wpp-reports-moderating-decline-in-pr-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-owner-wpp-reports-moderating-decline-in-pr-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FleishmanHillard Ireland office to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omnicom Public Relations has announced that it will shut FleishmanHillard&rsquo;s office in Dublin, Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fleishmanhillard-ireland-office-to-close/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fleishmanhillard-ireland-office-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the comms teams at Honeywell Technologies and Aerospace are navigating a post-spinoff era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comms heads at both companies explain how they are leveraging deep-seated brand trust while pivoting their respective teams toward sector-specific narratives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-the-comms-teams-at-honeywell-technologies-and-aerospace-are-navigating-a-post-spinoff-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-the-comms-teams-at-honeywell-technologies-and-aerospace-are-navigating-a-post-spinoff-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vested acquires Watermark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watermark cofounder Zack Condry joins Vested as head of public affairs and special situations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vested-acquires-watermark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vested-acquires-watermark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Gallery of Art names chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sala Elise Patterson joins the museum from Columbia University amid federal attacks on arts and culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/national-gallery-of-art-names-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/national-gallery-of-art-names-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match Group communications director to depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Kaye is leaving the company at the end of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/match-group-communications-director-to-depart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/match-group-communications-director-to-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S4 Capital revenues fall but profits surge in H1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full-year revenue forecast lowered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/s4-capital-revenues-fall-but-profits-surge-in-h1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/s4-capital-revenues-fall-but-profits-surge-in-h1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FGS Global acquires Rich Feuer Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington, DC-based government affairs firm was founded in 2003.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fgs-global-acquires-rich-feuer-anderson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fgs-global-acquires-rich-feuer-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Boundaries need to be set’: Ariana Grande addresses scrutiny about her appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a four-minute speech at her concert Monday night, the singer spoke of her upcoming hiatus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/boundaries-need-to-be-set-ariana-grande-addresses-scrutiny-about-her-appearance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/boundaries-need-to-be-set-ariana-grande-addresses-scrutiny-about-her-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect as WPP shakes up results reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP is due report results for Q2 2026 on August 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-to-expect-as-wpp-shakes-up-results-reporting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-to-expect-as-wpp-shakes-up-results-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can brushing your teeth boost your aura? Hello Products is betting on it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The personal and oral care brand appointed actress Chandler Kinney as chief aura officer to tap into Gen Z self-care routines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/can-brushing-your-teeth-boost-your-aura-hello-products-is-betting-on-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/can-brushing-your-teeth-boost-your-aura-hello-products-is-betting-on-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conagra communications leader Jon Harris to exit in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harris has worked at Conagra for 11 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/conagra-communications-leader-jon-harris-to-exit-in-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/conagra-communications-leader-jon-harris-to-exit-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity-owned skincare isn’t groundbreaking. Here’s how Reale Actives is vying for space on the shelf.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reale Actives&rsquo; CEO and CMO discuss the brand&rsquo;s viral moments, founder Alix Earle&rsquo;s involvement and why it&rsquo;s made community building a KPI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/celebrity-owned-skincare-isnt-groundbreaking-heres-how-reale-actives-is-vying-for-space-on-the-shelf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/celebrity-owned-skincare-isnt-groundbreaking-heres-how-reale-actives-is-vying-for-space-on-the-shelf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;T Bank names Ryan Stanton to lead corporate affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stanton will lead the bank&rsquo;s comms, government affairs, PR and reputation management teams. He previously worked at PwC and FGS Global.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mampt-bank-names-ryan-stanton-to-lead-corporate-affairs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mampt-bank-names-ryan-stanton-to-lead-corporate-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Strategy Group acquires Gottlieb Group Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a result of the acquisition, Steven Gottlieb will join One Strategy Group as an MD and member of the executive leadership team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/one-strategy-group-acquires-gottlieb-group-consulting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/one-strategy-group-acquires-gottlieb-group-consulting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Lollapalooza brand activation hit the Gen Z mark?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Z surpassed millennials as the highest spenders on live music this year. Snapchat and Liquid I.V. took note.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-lollapalooza-brand-activation-hit-the-gen-z-mark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-lollapalooza-brand-activation-hit-the-gen-z-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olehenriksen names Autumn Communications as PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency will also support fellow Kendo Brands beauty brand Lip Lab.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/olehenriksen-names-autumn-communications-as-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/olehenriksen-names-autumn-communications-as-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal AI and Dow Jones alums launch Kumkuat AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LLM platform predicts key audience reactions to a decision or message before public affairs and investor relations teams act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/signal-ai-and-dow-jones-alums-launch-kumkuat-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/signal-ai-and-dow-jones-alums-launch-kumkuat-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic blog reveals how Claude AI models hacked real systems during testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic urged AI labs to conduct similar reviews following incidents involving OpenAI and its own models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/anthropic-blog-reveals-how-claude-ai-models-hacked-real-systems-during-testing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/anthropic-blog-reveals-how-claude-ai-models-hacked-real-systems-during-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomberg names global head of communications, growth markets and public policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloomberg has appointed a global head of communications for growth markets and public policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bloomberg-names-global-head-of-communications-growth-markets-and-public-policy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bloomberg-names-global-head-of-communications-growth-markets-and-public-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle Mexican Grill, Qdoba, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop offer ‘guac-ing’ National Avocado Day deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[From &lsquo;Love Island&rsquo; partnerships to year-long free guac giveaways, Mexican food chains are going all out for the holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-mexican-grill-qdoba-fuzzys-taco-shop-offer-guac-ing-national-avocado-day-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-mexican-grill-qdoba-fuzzys-taco-shop-offer-guac-ing-national-avocado-day-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Musk settles World Federation of Advertisers lawsuit; Big Tech earnings rundown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-musk-settles-world-federation-of-advertisers-lawsuit-big-tech-earnings-rundown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-musk-settles-world-federation-of-advertisers-lawsuit-big-tech-earnings-rundown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brands don’t know how much to pay creators. Here’s how Billion Dollar Boy is addressing it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency&rsquo;s pricing tool tackles a major influencer marketing inconsistency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brands-dont-know-how-much-to-pay-creators-heres-how-billion-dollar-boy-is-addressing-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brands-dont-know-how-much-to-pay-creators-heres-how-billion-dollar-boy-is-addressing-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTI strategic comms segment boosted by higher demand in Q2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall revenue in the division fell 2.6% to $100 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fti-strategic-comms-segment-boosted-by-higher-demand-in-q2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fti-strategic-comms-segment-boosted-by-higher-demand-in-q2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yum Brands CEO addresses Taco Bell sales hit amid cyclospora outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Chris Turner spoke about the chain&rsquo;s recovery strategy, noting that the company is committed to earning customers&rsquo; trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/yum-brands-ceo-addresses-taco-bell-sales-hit-amid-cyclospora-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/yum-brands-ceo-addresses-taco-bell-sales-hit-amid-cyclospora-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbnb comms head Jay Carney to leave next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upon Carney&rsquo;s exit, Fallon O&rsquo;Connor will lead comms for Airbnb.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/airbnb-comms-head-jay-carney-to-leave-next-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/airbnb-comms-head-jay-carney-to-leave-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stagwell’s communications segment posts 12.1% Q2 organic net revenue increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holding company&rsquo;s comms segment reported $112 million in organic net revenue in the quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stagwells-communications-segment-posts-121-q2-organic-net-revenue-increase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stagwells-communications-segment-posts-121-q2-organic-net-revenue-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mainardo de Nardis exits role as Edelman global president and COO]]></title><description><![CDATA[De Nardis succeeded Matthew Harrington in the position last October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mainardo-de-nardis-exits-role-as-edelman-global-president-and-coo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mainardo-de-nardis-exits-role-as-edelman-global-president-and-coo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nantucket shop’s ‘No influencers’ sign sparks online debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barstool Sports&rsquo; Dave Portnoy and Dairy Boy&rsquo;s Paige Paul have weighed in on the conversation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nantucket-shops-no-influencers-sign-sparks-online-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nantucket-shops-no-influencers-sign-sparks-online-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bully Pulpit International hires DHS alum as MD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based in Washington, DC, Daniel Watson will specialize in strategic and crisis communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bully-pulpit-international-hires-dhs-alum-as-md/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bully-pulpit-international-hires-dhs-alum-as-md/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MrBeast’s Beast Industries hires head of TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[VaynerMedia alum Anton Pirisi said he aims to &lsquo;break the internet.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mrbeasts-beast-industries-hires-head-of-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mrbeasts-beast-industries-hires-head-of-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy’s names new AOR, ending decades-long relationship with Ketchum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food chain appointed Ruder Finn as its communications AOR for North America following a review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wendys-names-new-aor-ending-decades-long-relationship-with-ketchum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wendys-names-new-aor-ending-decades-long-relationship-with-ketchum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom PR posts ‘mid-single-digit’ Q2 increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quarterly report is the third since the close of Omnicom&rsquo;s acquisition of rival holding company Interpublic Group last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-posts-mid-single-digit-q2-increase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-posts-mid-single-digit-q2-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola credits portion of Powerade Q2 earnings success to World Cup hydration breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company&rsquo;s CEO and CFO agreed hydration breaks were a &lsquo;great opportunity&rsquo; to make Coca-Cola brands &lsquo;shine.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/coca-cola-credits-portion-of-powerade-q2-earnings-success-to-world-cup-hydration-breaks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/coca-cola-credits-portion-of-powerade-q2-earnings-success-to-world-cup-hydration-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyndsey Corona exits Ogilvy US CEO role after less than a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global CEO Laurent Ezekiel steps in as interim lead as WPP navigates broader restructuring and job cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lyndsey-corona-exits-ogilvy-us-ceo-role-after-less-than-a-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lyndsey-corona-exits-ogilvy-us-ceo-role-after-less-than-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Kia and WNBA legend Chiney Ogwumike’s Reddit video AMA session]]></title><description><![CDATA[The session featured an interactive claw machine and even had a charity component.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-kia-and-wnba-legend-chiney-ogwumikes-reddit-video-ama-session/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-kia-and-wnba-legend-chiney-ogwumikes-reddit-video-ama-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeyes appoints LaForce as US comms AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southern fried chicken chain also brought on Anomaly, Angry Butterfly and Massive Rocket as part of a broader agency restructuring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/popeyes-appoints-laforce-as-us-comms-aor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/popeyes-appoints-laforce-as-us-comms-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeno hires former Axicom global CEO to lead international strategy, global tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Sullivan and Jake Green will also join the DJE Holdings firm as MD of Zeno West and EVP of strategy, respectively, in late August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeno-hires-former-axicom-global-ceo-to-lead-international-strategy-global-tech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeno-hires-former-axicom-global-ceo-to-lead-international-strategy-global-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Velocity Partners expands to West Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington, DC-based firm has hired Kate Runsdorf to open the agency&rsquo;s Los Angeles office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/velocity-partners-expands-to-west-coast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/velocity-partners-expands-to-west-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duolingo’s Duo mascot honeymoons in the US after marriage in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duo and Luckin Coffee&rsquo;s mascot, Lucky the Reindeer, are launching a two-phase campaign with limited-edition drinks in New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/duolingos-duo-mascot-honeymoons-in-the-us-after-marriage-in-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/duolingos-duo-mascot-honeymoons-in-the-us-after-marriage-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the court: Inside the New York Liberty’s PR playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooklyn Sports &amp; Entertainment VP of communications Sheerin Salimi details the franchise&rsquo;s gameplan for its 30th season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/beyond-the-court-inside-the-new-york-libertys-pr-playbook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/beyond-the-court-inside-the-new-york-libertys-pr-playbook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Kardashian’s Skims appoints Tracy Nguyen as first CCO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nguyen will continue to report to Kardashian and Skims CEO and cofounder Jens Grede in the expanded title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kim-kardashians-skims-appoints-tracy-nguyen-as-first-cco/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kim-kardashians-skims-appoints-tracy-nguyen-as-first-cco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraft Heinz serves up Disney Easter eggs in partnership debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rethink plants familiar Disney magic in ordinary kitchen scenes to mark the brands&rsquo; multi-year alliance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kraft-heinz-serves-up-disney-easter-eggs-in-partnership-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kraft-heinz-serves-up-disney-easter-eggs-in-partnership-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assurant ups Kelli Ertel to chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ertel, who has been with the company for 20 years, will also continue in her role as chief of staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/assurant-ups-kelli-ertel-to-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/assurant-ups-kelli-ertel-to-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas reports Q2 expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Havas reported a 2.5% increase in organic growth in Q2 2026, matching its 2.5% growth in Q1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-reports-q2-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-reports-q2-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Etsy taps Olivia Rodrigo; Anthropic settles $1.5 billion publishing lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-etsy-taps-olivia-rodrigo-anthropic-settles-15-billion-publishing-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-etsy-taps-olivia-rodrigo-anthropic-settles-15-billion-publishing-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart glasses maker Even Realities names global chief comms officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spenser Blank wants to promote Even Realities&rsquo; camera-less glasses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/smart-glasses-maker-even-realities-names-global-chief-comms-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/smart-glasses-maker-even-realities-names-global-chief-comms-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Degree Deodorant renames NYC’s ‘sweatiest’ subway stations with MTA stunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[From &lsquo;Sweat Central&rsquo; to &lsquo;The Boiler Room&rsquo;: How Degree crowdsourced its latest campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/degree-deodorant-renames-nycs-sweatiest-subway-stations-with-mta-stunt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/degree-deodorant-renames-nycs-sweatiest-subway-stations-with-mta-stunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[@ThisIsSpotify: Spotify rebrands news channels on social to boost engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global audio streaming subscription service is doubling down on the culture-led content that has already generated 100 million views and significant engagement with non-followers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/thisisspotify-spotify-rebrands-news-channels-on-social-to-boost-engagement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/thisisspotify-spotify-rebrands-news-channels-on-social-to-boost-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick dissects how Reddit is reshaping the women’s healthcare journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Omnicom subsidiary&rsquo;s survey of women and their partners suggests anonymous online discussions on the social media platform empower patients to advocate for themselves in the exam room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-dissects-how-reddit-is-reshaping-the-womens-healthcare-journey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-dissects-how-reddit-is-reshaping-the-womens-healthcare-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimothy takes over the internet: How brands are celebrating the round raccoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands from airlines to fast food chains to sports teams are showing their love for the Seattle raccoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jimothy-takes-over-the-internet-how-brands-are-celebrating-the-round-raccoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jimothy-takes-over-the-internet-how-brands-are-celebrating-the-round-raccoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Motor Company hires global head of internal communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Greenspan previously worked at Stanley Black &amp; Decker and McDonald&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ford-motor-company-hires-global-head-of-internal-communications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ford-motor-company-hires-global-head-of-internal-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former WPP finance chief Paul Richardson dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes for 'calm and good-natured' lieutenant during 'go-go years' under Sir Martin Sorrell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-wpp-finance-chief-paul-richardson-dies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-wpp-finance-chief-paul-richardson-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Martin Sorrell on AI, agencies as validators and the old &lsquo;boys&rsquo; club&rsquo; oligopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[S4 Capital&rsquo;s founder breaks down the client rebound toward &lsquo;out-housing,&rsquo; why enterprise ad buying will eventually automate and the future of the agency model.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/qampa-martin-sorrell-on-ai-agencies-as-validators-and-the-old-lsquoboysrsquo-clubrsquo-oligopoly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/qampa-martin-sorrell-on-ai-agencies-as-validators-and-the-old-lsquoboysrsquo-clubrsquo-oligopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick Collective names Joy Farber Kolo chief innovation and integration officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Rosich is also taking over the helm of Weber Shandwick New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-collective-names-joy-farber-kolo-chief-innovation-and-integration-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-collective-names-joy-farber-kolo-chief-innovation-and-integration-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In brief: AI and comms tech updates at Cision, Highwire and Kite Hill PR]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the race to keep up with the latest LLM models continues, organizations are rolling out their own products and platforms. Here&rsquo;s a look at announcements from Cision, Highwire and Kite Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/in-brief-ai-and-comms-tech-updates-at-cision-highwire-and-kite-hill-pr/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/in-brief-ai-and-comms-tech-updates-at-cision-highwire-and-kite-hill-pr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pfizer’s ex-comms leader joins Vantage Data Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Harnaga has been named as the company&rsquo;s chief marketing and communications officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pfizers-ex-comms-leader-joins-vantage-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pfizers-ex-comms-leader-joins-vantage-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman parent shutters Ruth two years after agency launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruth president Rana Komar is no longer with the company following the agency&rsquo;s closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-parent-shutters-ruth-two-years-after-agency-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-parent-shutters-ruth-two-years-after-agency-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christina Stejskal returns to Fender as chief comms officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stejskal, formerly Fender&rsquo;s VP of global comms, is boomeranging after a two-year hiatus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/christina-stejskal-returns-to-fender-as-chief-comms-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/christina-stejskal-returns-to-fender-as-chief-comms-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Sphere parent appoints global head of comms and corporate marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karen Laureano-Rikardsen will be based in New York, reporting to president and chief operating officer Jennifer Koester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/las-vegas-sphere-parent-appoints-global-head-of-comms-and-corporate-marketing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/las-vegas-sphere-parent-appoints-global-head-of-comms-and-corporate-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the creative process: SNL’s Kenan Thompson pulls back the curtain on his newest Autotrader campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek spoke with Thompson about how he approached his fifth campaign with the digital automotive marketplace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-the-creative-process-snls-kenan-thompson-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-his-newest-autotrader-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-the-creative-process-snls-kenan-thompson-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-his-newest-autotrader-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wacky or genius? Introducing Liberty Mutual’s new mascot Liberty Biberty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The insurance company is harnessing a fan truth to stand out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wacky-or-genius-introducing-liberty-mutuals-new-mascot-liberty-biberty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wacky-or-genius-introducing-liberty-mutuals-new-mascot-liberty-biberty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From lobsters to taxidermied rabbits: How Uber marked 10 years of lost items]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ride share company has produced an annual Lost &amp; Found Index for the last decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-lobsters-to-taxidermied-rabbits-how-uber-marked-10-years-of-lost-items/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-lobsters-to-taxidermied-rabbits-how-uber-marked-10-years-of-lost-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The first 'Gen-Z World Cup' changes the game - Weber, Burson, Golin Ketchum on PR trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[They think it's all over... with the World Cup concluding last night, what are the big lessons for PR and brands?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-first-gen-z-world-cup-changes-the-game-weber-burson-golin-ketchum-on-pr-trends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-first-gen-z-world-cup-changes-the-game-weber-burson-golin-ketchum-on-pr-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Farms says FDA apologized following retraction of positive cyclospora test result]]></title><description><![CDATA[How the FDA and Taylor Farms are communicating about the parasite outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/taylor-farms-says-fda-apologized-following-retraction-of-positive-cyclospora-test-result/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/taylor-farms-says-fda-apologized-following-retraction-of-positive-cyclospora-test-result/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeleine Boyd appointed The Estée Lauder Companies SVP, global brand communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boyd will establish and lead a newly integrated global brand communications team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/madeleine-boyd-appointed-the-este-lauder-companies-svp-global-brand-communications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/madeleine-boyd-appointed-the-este-lauder-companies-svp-global-brand-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL teams announce 2026 schedule with ‘Toy Story’ and ‘SNL’-inspired skits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators might be the creative champs of this upcoming season&rsquo;s schedule release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nhl-teams-announce-2026-schedule-with-toy-story-and-snl-inspired-skits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nhl-teams-announce-2026-schedule-with-toy-story-and-snl-inspired-skits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman appoints United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moses will continue in his executive title at UEG in the expanded role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-appoints-united-entertainment-group-ceo-jarrod-moses-as-vice-chairman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-appoints-united-entertainment-group-ceo-jarrod-moses-as-vice-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP global CCO Rob Reilly on winning Cannes Lions Network of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an interview with Campaign, Reilly talked about the importance of winning at Cannes and his takeaways from the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-global-cco-rob-reilly-on-winning-cannes-lions-network-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-global-cco-rob-reilly-on-winning-cannes-lions-network-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle to give fans a ‘water’ break during the World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tongue-in-cheek campaign takes inspiration from fans &lsquo;accidentally&rsquo; filling the chain&rsquo;s water cups with lemonade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-to-give-fans-a-water-break-during-the-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-to-give-fans-a-water-break-during-the-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Apple sues OpenAI and New York imposes AI data center moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-apple-sues-openai-and-new-york-imposes-ai-data-center-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-apple-sues-openai-and-new-york-imposes-ai-data-center-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Teremana Tequila hires PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autumn Communications is supporting the tequila brand on US earned media and international messaging and brand consistency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dwayne-the-rock-johnsons-teremana-tequila-hires-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dwayne-the-rock-johnsons-teremana-tequila-hires-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis&rsquo; Arthur Sadoun: 'We have never wanted to be an AI company']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Publicis chairman and chief executive spoke to Campaign following the group's latest results, in which it revealed the addition of more than 2300 new roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicisrsquo-arthur-sadoun-we-have-never-wanted-to-be-an-ai-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicisrsquo-arthur-sadoun-we-have-never-wanted-to-be-an-ai-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson names Beth Marrano US chief growth and marketing officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency also announced two other US leadership changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-names-beth-marrano-us-chief-growth-and-marketing-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-names-beth-marrano-us-chief-growth-and-marketing-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fahlgren Mortine president Marty McDonald to exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald, who joined the firm just out of college 26 years ago, will depart on July 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fahlgren-mortine-president-marty-mcdonald-to-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fahlgren-mortine-president-marty-mcdonald-to-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis raises 2026 guidance as it reports 4.8% growth in Q2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US, which represented 58% of total net revenue in Q2, delivered strong organic growth of 5.5%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-raises-2026-guidance-as-it-reports-48-growth-in-q2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-raises-2026-guidance-as-it-reports-48-growth-in-q2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s releases voting rights-oriented flavor ahead of midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ice cream company is calling on voters to push back against authoritarianism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ben-amp-jerryrsquos-releases-voting-rights-oriented-flavor-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ben-amp-jerryrsquos-releases-voting-rights-oriented-flavor-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brands crack jokes amid cyclospora outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[How brands such as Dude Wipes, Tushy and Merriam-Webster are communicating about &lsquo;the diarrhea parasite.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brands-crack-jokes-amid-cyclospora-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brands-crack-jokes-amid-cyclospora-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot diggity dog: Which brand’s National Hot Dog Day celebration is your favorite?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a Gordon Ramsay-Glen Powell collab to a New York Lottery scratch contest, here&rsquo;s how brands are bringing hot dogs to the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hot-diggity-dog-which-brands-national-hot-dog-day-celebration-is-your-favorite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hot-diggity-dog-which-brands-national-hot-dog-day-celebration-is-your-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SeatGeek hires Lauren Danis as comms head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danis joins from Eventbrite where she served as chief brand and communications officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/seatgeek-hires-lauren-danis-as-comms-head/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/seatgeek-hires-lauren-danis-as-comms-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avenue Z alum launches strategic comms boutique Uncommon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nneka Etoniru&rsquo;s firm is serving organizations that are experiencing a &lsquo;reputational inflection point.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/avenue-z-alum-launches-strategic-comms-boutique-uncommon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/avenue-z-alum-launches-strategic-comms-boutique-uncommon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longacre Square Partners appoints first CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency also named the head of its New York office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/longacre-square-partners-appoints-first-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/longacre-square-partners-appoints-first-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Etsy comms VP Kelly Clausen exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clausen has worked at Etsy since 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/etsy-comms-vp-kelly-clausen-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/etsy-comms-vp-kelly-clausen-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP expected to cut hundreds of jobs this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Job cuts are part of CEO Cindy Rose's Elevate28 strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-expected-to-cut-hundreds-of-jobs-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-expected-to-cut-hundreds-of-jobs-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas' Yannick Bollor&eacute;: Agency sector is now &lsquo;in a good place&rsquo; as perceptions have &lsquo;flipped&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO said clients and investors have fresh appreciation for value of agencies, and he also discussed why his family has taken majority control of French agency group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-yannick-bolloreacute-agency-sector-is-now-lsquoin-a-good-placersquo-as-perceptions-have-lsquoflippedrsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-yannick-bolloreacute-agency-sector-is-now-lsquoin-a-good-placersquo-as-perceptions-have-lsquoflippedrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praytell launches Singapore hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debbie Chin is leading the firm&rsquo;s work in Asia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/praytell-launches-singapore-hub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/praytell-launches-singapore-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Coca-Cola exec joins Whoop as first comms head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kristen Moss joined the fitness monitor brand this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-coca-cola-exec-joins-whoop-as-first-comms-head/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-coca-cola-exec-joins-whoop-as-first-comms-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission North hires EVP of health, innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Hunter will lead the expanded health practice with support from newly appointed senior adviser Cath Anderson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mission-north-hires-evp-of-health-innovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mission-north-hires-evp-of-health-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP brings on Rema Vasan as global president of social and creator, Open X]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vasan previously worked at TikTok and MMC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-brings-on-rema-vasan-as-global-president-of-social-and-creator-open-x/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-brings-on-rema-vasan-as-global-president-of-social-and-creator-open-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unilever appoints North America corporate affairs lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casey DePalma McCartney stepped into the role this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/unilever-appoints-north-america-corporate-affairs-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/unilever-appoints-north-america-corporate-affairs-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comms leaders discuss strategy around PGA Tour’s new structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new two-tiered competitive model was unveiled last week and will go into effect for the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/comms-leaders-discuss-strategy-around-pga-tours-new-structure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/comms-leaders-discuss-strategy-around-pga-tours-new-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash VP joins Instacart to head global comms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erin Maslan most recently served as VP of external comms for DoorDash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/doordash-vp-joins-instacart-to-head-global-comms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/doordash-vp-joins-instacart-to-head-global-comms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest snaps up Snap’s chief comms officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julie Henderson joins Pinterest after six years with Snap Inc., replacing former VP of comms Caroline Nolan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pinterest-snaps-up-snaps-chief-comms-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pinterest-snaps-up-snaps-chief-comms-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Generative AI image and video startup Higgsfield names Amanda Coffee head of PR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coffee formerly worked at Under Armour and PayPal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/generative-ai-image-and-video-startup-higgsfield-names-amanda-coffee-head-of-pr/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/generative-ai-image-and-video-startup-higgsfield-names-amanda-coffee-head-of-pr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a $0 earned media campaign honoring Virginia Giuffre won big at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dini von Mueffling discussed her agency&rsquo;s pro bono, Titanium Lion-winning work to honor the late Epstein survivor&rsquo;s legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-a-0-earned-media-campaign-honoring-virginia-giuffre-won-big-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-a-0-earned-media-campaign-honoring-virginia-giuffre-won-big-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MikeWorldWide hires its first MD of energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darrin Kayser makes the move over from Edelman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mikeworldwide-hires-its-first-md-of-energy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mikeworldwide-hires-its-first-md-of-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which 2026 Cannes Lions campaign showcased the ultimate PR genius?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From rebranding a stolen candy bar scandal to saving romance with hearing aids, brands flexed their creativity at this year&rsquo;s festival of creativity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-2026-cannes-lions-campaign-showcased-the-ultimate-pr-genius/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-2026-cannes-lions-campaign-showcased-the-ultimate-pr-genius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman president, international Ed Williams to depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Williams, Edelman&rsquo;s president, international, is set to leave the global agency after nearly 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-president-international-ed-williams-to-depart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-president-international-ed-williams-to-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olarin Panimo protests against ICE agents at FIFA World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Finnish craft brewery partnered with United Imaginations to assert that both beer and soccer are &lsquo;Best Served Without ICE.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/olarin-panimo-protests-against-ice-agents-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/olarin-panimo-protests-against-ice-agents-at-fifa-world-cup-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc'teryx appoints PR and media relations AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Praytell is serving as the brand&rsquo;s U.S. agency partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arcteryx-appoints-pr-and-media-relations-aor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arcteryx-appoints-pr-and-media-relations-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Golin MD joins Clyde]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth Engelmann previously headed Golin&rsquo;s Dallas office and led the firm&rsquo;s farm and food speciality offering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-golin-md-joins-clyde/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-golin-md-joins-clyde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 5: PR firms win Glass and Titanium Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two PR firms took home awards on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-day-5-pr-firms-win-glass-and-titanium-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-day-5-pr-firms-win-glass-and-titanium-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 10 brands are celebrating America’s 250th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart, Hilton and Coca-Cola are rolling out charity initiatives, deals and social campaigns for the nation's semiquincentennial anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-10-brands-are-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-10-brands-are-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loewe Technology selects US PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company has expanded its relationship with LIttle Red Rooster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/loewe-technology-selects-us-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/loewe-technology-selects-us-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: TikTok and Tinder’s dating show; ChatGPT reports 2,000 brand advertisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-tiktok-and-tinders-dating-show-chatgpt-reports-2000-brand-advertisers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-tiktok-and-tinders-dating-show-chatgpt-reports-2000-brand-advertisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We. Communications hit with layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The layoffs come one year after We. Communications laid off 2% of its global workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-communications-hit-with-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-communications-hit-with-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 4: One PR firm wins Gold Lion in Creative Strategy category]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Weber Shandwick Stockholm took home another award on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-day-4-one-pr-firm-wins-gold-lion-in-creative-strategy-category/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-day-4-one-pr-firm-wins-gold-lion-in-creative-strategy-category/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Pope Leo's AI encyclical confirms about purpose and the future of business]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of technology must begin &mdash; and end &mdash; with humanity, says Carol Cone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-pope-leos-ai-encyclical-confirms-about-purpose-and-the-future-of-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-pope-leos-ai-encyclical-confirms-about-purpose-and-the-future-of-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[March for Our Lives designs World Cup jersey to raise gun violence awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nonprofit will distribute America&rsquo;s #1 jerseys in New York City to spark conversations about gun violence prevention during the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/march-for-our-lives-designs-world-cup-jersey-to-raise-gun-violence-awareness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/march-for-our-lives-designs-world-cup-jersey-to-raise-gun-violence-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-soccer player linked to insider trading scheme using Joele Frank employee’s laptop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Jennings allegedly raked in $2.7 million by accessing confidential M&amp;A data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-soccer-player-linked-to-insider-trading-scheme-using-joele-frank-employees-laptop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-soccer-player-linked-to-insider-trading-scheme-using-joele-frank-employees-laptop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare comms platform Assembled Intelligence names chief business, AI officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chuck Hemann steps into the expanded role, effective immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/healthcare-comms-platform-assembled-intelligence-names-chief-business-ai-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/healthcare-comms-platform-assembled-intelligence-names-chief-business-ai-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash and T-Pain’s ‘Payne-ful’ mix-up was all a marketing stunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[DoorDash seemingly mistook the rapper for a FIFA New Zealand player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/doordash-and-t-pains-payne-ful-mix-up-was-all-a-marketing-stunt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/doordash-and-t-pains-payne-ful-mix-up-was-all-a-marketing-stunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s who won this year’s Cannes Lions PR Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six PR firms took home awards in the PR Lions category on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/heres-who-won-this-years-cannes-lions-pr-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/heres-who-won-this-years-cannes-lions-pr-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polymarket brings on new PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiltzik Strategies started working with the company at the beginning of May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/polymarket-brings-on-new-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/polymarket-brings-on-new-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickle smoothies? The strategy behind Smoothie King’s collaboration with Grillo’s Pickles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoothie King&rsquo;s SVP of brand marketing wanted consumers to think, &lsquo;Hmm, I gotta try this.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pickle-smoothies-the-strategy-behind-smoothie-kings-collaboration-with-grillos-pickles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pickle-smoothies-the-strategy-behind-smoothie-kings-collaboration-with-grillos-pickles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes PR Lions: Golin Ketchum, Weber, Edelman among early winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golin Ketchum, Weber Shandwick and Edelman all won awards today (24 June), as the first batch of winners in the PR Lions were revealed on the third day of the International Festival of Creativity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-pr-lions-golin-ketchum-weber-edelman-among-early-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-pr-lions-golin-ketchum-weber-edelman-among-early-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bed Bath &amp; Beyond launches nationwide search for the &lsquo;oldest coupon in America&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home goods chain is making a post-bankruptcy return and offering a $100,000 grand prize to drive shoppers back to brick-and-mortar stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bed-bath-amp-beyond-launches-nationwide-search-for-the-lsquooldest-coupon-in-americarsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bed-bath-amp-beyond-launches-nationwide-search-for-the-lsquooldest-coupon-in-americarsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Etsy takes jab at Amazon Prime Day with 'Shop Other Jeffs' ad in Washington Post]]></title><description><![CDATA[DKC provided earned media support for this campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/etsy-takes-jab-at-amazon-prime-day-with-shop-other-jeffs-ad-in-washington-post/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/etsy-takes-jab-at-amazon-prime-day-with-shop-other-jeffs-ad-in-washington-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golin Ketchum, Weber, Edelman: See which PR firms made early Cannes Lions shortlists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity gets underway this week, with the first shortlists published this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-ketchum-weber-edelman-see-which-pr-firms-made-early-cannes-lions-shortlists/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-ketchum-weber-edelman-see-which-pr-firms-made-early-cannes-lions-shortlists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: PayPal Ventures shutters; Frigidaire launches in-fridge AI assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-paypal-ventures-shutters-frigidaire-launches-in-fridge-ai-assistant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-paypal-ventures-shutters-frigidaire-launches-in-fridge-ai-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kekst CNC is advising clients about SEC’s move to scrap quarterly reporting requirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency sent a memo to clients outlining its concerns about the SEC&rsquo;s proposed changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-kekst-cnc-is-advising-clients-about-secs-move-to-scrap-quarterly-reporting-requirement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-kekst-cnc-is-advising-clients-about-secs-move-to-scrap-quarterly-reporting-requirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How brands showed up for the historic Knicks ticker-tape parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[From free hot dogs to unique refreshments, brands marked the moment with creative activations across New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-brands-showed-up-for-the-historic-knicks-ticker-tape-parade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-brands-showed-up-for-the-historic-knicks-ticker-tape-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nestlé names chief communications and sustainability officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment combines Nestl&eacute;&rsquo;s comms and sustainability units to increase &lsquo;credible stakeholder engagement and support long-term value creation,&rsquo; said CEO Philipp Navratil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nestl-names-chief-communications-and-sustainability-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nestl-names-chief-communications-and-sustainability-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advertising Week New York names first chief creator officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dhar Mann, YouTube&rsquo;s &lsquo;moral philosopher,&rsquo; will deliver the opening keynote and curate panel topics for the October event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/advertising-week-new-york-names-first-chief-creator-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/advertising-week-new-york-names-first-chief-creator-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick appoints US president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Wehman is a 25-year Weber Shandwick veteran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-appoints-us-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-appoints-us-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liquid Death battles Long Island Iced Tea in mock workplace ‘productivity study’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disruptor brand&rsquo;s new campaign shows how one beverage leads professionals to a seamless workday while the other leads them to prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/liquid-death-battles-long-island-iced-tea-in-mock-workplace-productivity-study/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/liquid-death-battles-long-island-iced-tea-in-mock-workplace-productivity-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMD names chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolyn Guss joins the semiconductor company from Salesforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/amd-names-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/amd-names-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ad Council taps social media creators to 'spill the tea' on American history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Created with More Perfect and ATTN:, the America250 campaign is aimed at Gen Z.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ad-council-taps-social-media-creators-to-spill-the-tea-on-american-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ad-council-taps-social-media-creators-to-spill-the-tea-on-american-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP predicts generative search will be fastest channel to reach $100bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP predicts ad revenue will grow by 8.9% in 2026 to reach $1.3tn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-predicts-generative-search-will-be-fastest-channel-to-reach-100bn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-predicts-generative-search-will-be-fastest-channel-to-reach-100bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Imre exec Brian Simmons joins Moon Rabbit as EVP of business growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Burson, January Digital and Imre growth leader said the agency&rsquo;s size and ambitious positioning offer him a chance to get closer to clients, teams and the people healthcare campaigns are built to reach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-imre-exec-brian-simmons-joins-moon-rabbit-as-evp-of-business-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-imre-exec-brian-simmons-joins-moon-rabbit-as-evp-of-business-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arketi Group makes second 2026 acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency has acquired digital marketing firm Sperling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arketi-group-makes-second-2026-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arketi-group-makes-second-2026-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Ketchum global CEO Mike Doyle joins new agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doyle joins Brunswick after a 30-year run at the Omnicom firm that ended last July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-ketchum-global-ceo-mike-doyle-joins-new-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-ketchum-global-ceo-mike-doyle-joins-new-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TransUnion names first chief marketing and communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton Ruebensaal started in the role on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/transunion-names-first-chief-marketing-and-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/transunion-names-first-chief-marketing-and-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alaska Railroad seeks PR support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The railroad wants to hire a PR agency to help enhance its public image.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alaska-railroad-seeks-pr-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alaska-railroad-seeks-pr-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad shoes, Fix-Packs and a luxury porta-potty ‘suite’: Which Father’s Day 2026 campaign is your favorite?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Fireball, Moen, Carter's, HeyDude and Miller Lite are celebrating dads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dad-shoes-fix-packs-and-a-luxury-porta-potty-suite-which-fathers-day-2026-campaign-is-your-favorite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dad-shoes-fix-packs-and-a-luxury-porta-potty-suite-which-fathers-day-2026-campaign-is-your-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis calls on agency groups to stop making ‘wrong promises’ in pitches]]></title><description><![CDATA[French agency group warns of &ldquo;a race to the bottom&rdquo;, ahead of Cannes Lions festival next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-calls-on-agency-groups-to-stop-making-wrong-promises-in-pitches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-calls-on-agency-groups-to-stop-making-wrong-promises-in-pitches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What brands are ‘winning’ the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meltwater dove deep into plays by McDonald&rsquo;s, Adidas and Nike to see which are cutting through the World Cup noise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-brands-are-winning-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-brands-are-winning-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignored by World Cup organizers, GoGo Squeez launches grassroots fan hydration campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[GoGo Squeez is working with Weber Shandwick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ignored-by-world-cup-organizers-gogo-squeez-launches-grassroots-fan-hydration-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ignored-by-world-cup-organizers-gogo-squeez-launches-grassroots-fan-hydration-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission North names first chief corporate affairs officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Maiello joins the agency from Highwire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mission-north-names-first-chief-corporate-affairs-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mission-north-names-first-chief-corporate-affairs-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Consult study: Here are US consumers’ most trusted brands in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The study also looked at how Americans feel about Tylenol, despite a presidential firestorm late last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/morning-consult-study-here-are-us-consumers-most-trusted-brands-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/morning-consult-study-here-are-us-consumers-most-trusted-brands-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When they arrive at Cannes, pharma companies will be ready to show AI receipts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare marketers heading to the Croisette can expect fewer theoretical promises around AI, more scrutiny of what actually works and a renewed mandate for human-centered storytelling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/when-they-arrive-at-cannes-pharma-companies-will-be-ready-to-show-ai-receipts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/when-they-arrive-at-cannes-pharma-companies-will-be-ready-to-show-ai-receipts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Nike, Pepsi, Michelob Ultra and others celebrated the Knicks’ NBA Finals win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team&rsquo;s first title win in 53 years had brand marketers bringing their A-game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-nike-pepsi-michelob-ultra-and-others-celebrated-the-knicks-nba-finals-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-nike-pepsi-michelob-ultra-and-others-celebrated-the-knicks-nba-finals-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FirstEnergy names first director of corporate communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michon Ellis will report to VP of communications Tabrina Davis and oversee a team of 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/firstenergy-names-first-director-of-corporate-communications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/firstenergy-names-first-director-of-corporate-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advil, former USMNT star Jozy Altidore revise ‘no pain, no gain’ adage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Haleon brand hosted an in-person activation in New York on Wednesday to unveil its Rewriting Pain initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/advil-former-usmnt-star-jozy-altidore-revise-no-pain-no-gain-adage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/advil-former-usmnt-star-jozy-altidore-revise-no-pain-no-gain-adage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Country Crock turned a movie cameo into a social campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand made several appearances in &lsquo;The Breadwinner.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-country-crock-turned-a-movie-cameo-into-a-social-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-country-crock-turned-a-movie-cameo-into-a-social-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny days, shady roasts: Inside NYC DOT’s internet feud with Elmo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief communications officer Nick Benson shares how the department ended up beefing with Sesame Street&rsquo;s red, fuzzy star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sunny-days-shady-roasts-inside-nyc-dots-internet-feud-with-elmo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sunny-days-shady-roasts-inside-nyc-dots-internet-feud-with-elmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP hands group CSO remit to AKQA boss Baiju Shah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shah was hired from Accenture Song in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-hands-group-cso-remit-to-akqa-boss-baiju-shah/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-hands-group-cso-remit-to-akqa-boss-baiju-shah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: SpaceX commences public trading; DoorDash introduces AI chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-spacex-commences-public-trading-doordash-introduces-ai-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-spacex-commences-public-trading-doordash-introduces-ai-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egg-citing innovation: A backseat chat in Egglife’s ‘Protein My Ride’ car]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a video interview, the egg white-focused brand&rsquo;s CMO called shotgun to discuss the campaign with PRWeek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/egg-citing-innovation-a-backseat-chat-in-egglifes-protein-my-ride-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/egg-citing-innovation-a-backseat-chat-in-egglifes-protein-my-ride-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter ups Gigi García Russo to president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm has also promoted Michael Lamp to chief digital and transformation officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hunter-ups-gigi-garca-russo-to-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hunter-ups-gigi-garca-russo-to-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verizon restructures corporate affairs, naming new global comms lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stacy Sharpe is capping her 2-year tenure with Verizon as the company combines its global comms and corporate affairs functions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/verizon-restructures-corporate-affairs-naming-new-global-comms-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/verizon-restructures-corporate-affairs-naming-new-global-comms-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumble launches dating advice video series hosted by TikTok star Jake Shane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand is also hosting phone booth activations in New York and Los Angeles so fans can submit dating questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bumble-launches-dating-advice-video-series-hosted-by-tiktok-star-jake-shane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bumble-launches-dating-advice-video-series-hosted-by-tiktok-star-jake-shane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Chalamet to Messi: The best star-studded 2026 FIFA World Cup ads so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adidas, Budweiser and Lego are going big for soccer season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-chalamet-to-messi-the-best-star-studded-2026-fifa-world-cup-ads-so-far/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-chalamet-to-messi-the-best-star-studded-2026-fifa-world-cup-ads-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinder appoints Duolingo alum as global communications head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monica Earle joined the dating app on June 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tinder-appoints-duolingo-alum-as-global-communications-head/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tinder-appoints-duolingo-alum-as-global-communications-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It felt like the right time’: Gary Rudnick on his Golin exit and what’s next]]></title><description><![CDATA[After three decades at Golin, the former global president and COO talks about leaving before the agency's consolidation and why he's finally taking a breather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/it-felt-like-the-right-time-gary-rudnick-on-his-golin-exit-and-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/it-felt-like-the-right-time-gary-rudnick-on-his-golin-exit-and-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘most obvious’ choice: Golin and Ketchum finalize merger under unified name]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Matt Neale shares details on the firm&rsquo;s consolidated leadership team and client conflicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-most-obvious-choice-golin-and-ketchum-finalize-merger-under-unified-name/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-most-obvious-choice-golin-and-ketchum-finalize-merger-under-unified-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allison Worldwide hires Weber Shandwick vet as global healthcare practice head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Dowd will also oversee the firm&rsquo;s New York office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-hires-weber-shandwick-vet-as-global-healthcare-practice-head/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-hires-weber-shandwick-vet-as-global-healthcare-practice-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov Ball newcomers: How four brands made their mark at the festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The music festival hosted over 30 brand activations, including a Listerine swish tour and Tinder arcade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gov-ball-newcomers-how-four-brands-made-their-mark-at-the-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gov-ball-newcomers-how-four-brands-made-their-mark-at-the-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Method Communications plants flag in Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Heffernan will run the agency&rsquo;s new office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/method-communications-plants-flag-in-boston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/method-communications-plants-flag-in-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ipsos appoints new chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caroline Ponsi Khider is exiting the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ipsos-appoints-new-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ipsos-appoints-new-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accenture Song to acquire Whalar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whalar Group&rsquo;s social and creator agency will continue to be led by co-CEOs Jo Cronk andEmma Harman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/accenture-song-to-acquire-whalar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/accenture-song-to-acquire-whalar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride Amsterdam selects The Romans to lead WorldPride comms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Romans Amsterdam and The Romans New York are supporting the global account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pride-amsterdam-selects-the-romans-to-lead-worldpride-comms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pride-amsterdam-selects-the-romans-to-lead-worldpride-comms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HelloFresh’s Pride post: Love it? Or would you take a safer approach?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand&rsquo;s Instagram post has divided the internet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hellofreshs-pride-post-love-it-or-would-you-take-a-safer-approach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hellofreshs-pride-post-love-it-or-would-you-take-a-safer-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Lions boss on new awards rules: ‘If we were to not use them, it would be falling at the last hurdle’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannes Lions chief executive Simon Cook and Marian Brannelly, global director of awards at Lions, reflect on the new stricter awards process ahead of the 2026 festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-lions-boss-on-new-awards-rules-if-we-were-to-not-use-them-it-would-be-falling-at-the-last-hurdle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-lions-boss-on-new-awards-rules-if-we-were-to-not-use-them-it-would-be-falling-at-the-last-hurdle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Chemistry, Madrigal install 20-foot-tall liver in Philly park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The installation aims to educate attendees about fatty liver disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/real-chemistry-madrigal-install-20-foot-tall-liver-in-philly-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/real-chemistry-madrigal-install-20-foot-tall-liver-in-philly-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Sundance partners with TikTok for creator film classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-sundance-partners-with-tiktok-for-creator-film-classes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-sundance-partners-with-tiktok-for-creator-film-classes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norton parent hires US earned media AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Digital previously worked with Edelman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/norton-parent-hires-us-earned-media-aor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/norton-parent-hires-us-earned-media-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM comms and brand team brings on global strategic planning lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Nikosey previously worked at McCann, IPG and Kwittken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ibm-comms-and-brand-team-brings-on-global-strategic-planning-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ibm-comms-and-brand-team-brings-on-global-strategic-planning-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RetailMeNot hunts for ‘chief capri officer’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capris are officially back. The digital coupon marketplace is paying a selected shopper $5,000 to prove it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/retailmenot-hunts-for-chief-capri-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/retailmenot-hunts-for-chief-capri-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synthesia and WPP execs launch Defyner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defyner secured $1 million in angel investment led by FHS Capital Partners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/synthesia-and-wpp-execs-launch-defyner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/synthesia-and-wpp-execs-launch-defyner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Baron partners with Shawn Johnson East for Special Olympics film]]></title><description><![CDATA[The frozen pizza brand produced &lsquo;Soaring,&rsquo; a documentary profiling three athletes competing in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/red-baron-partners-with-shawn-johnson-east-for-special-olympics-film/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/red-baron-partners-with-shawn-johnson-east-for-special-olympics-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H/Advisors names US CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carina Davidson has worked at the agency for three decades.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hadvisors-names-us-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hadvisors-names-us-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix comms exec exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Feingold joined the streaming giant in 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/netflix-comms-exec-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/netflix-comms-exec-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV appoints new Vatican comms head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maria Montserrat Alvarado will replace Paolo Ruffini in the position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-new-vatican-comms-head/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-new-vatican-comms-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson study: Leadership is AI's 'clearest liability' for reputation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency&rsquo;s research highlights the gap between visibility and believability in GEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-study-leadership-is-ais-clearest-liability-for-reputation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-study-leadership-is-ais-clearest-liability-for-reputation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inizio Evoke names global head of public health, social impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molly Grodin has worked at the firm since 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inizio-evoke-names-global-head-of-public-health-social-impact/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inizio-evoke-names-global-head-of-public-health-social-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Method Communications hires Mission North’s Meghan Gardner]]></title><description><![CDATA[As EVP, Gardner will report to Method cofounder and CEO David Parkinson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/method-communications-hires-mission-norths-meghan-gardner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/method-communications-hires-mission-norths-meghan-gardner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman hires first global chief creator officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenny Gold will oversee Edelman Creator&rsquo;s global team of approximately 200 creator specialists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-hires-first-global-chief-creator-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-hires-first-global-chief-creator-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman blocks Angie Moxham’s attempt to buy Zeno London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angie Moxham, founder and former chief executive of 3 Monkeys Communications (which later became part of Zeno London), was recently turned away from an attempt to buy the agency from parent company DJE Holdings, PRWeek has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-blocks-angie-moxhams-attempt-to-buy-zeno-london/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-blocks-angie-moxhams-attempt-to-buy-zeno-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alaska Airlines hires PR agency for new London route brief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fifth-largest US airline has appointed an agency to promote its first route to London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alaska-airlines-hires-pr-agency-for-new-london-route-brief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/alaska-airlines-hires-pr-agency-for-new-london-route-brief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brands create ‘Backrooms’ parodies. Which mascot’s cameo is the most eerie?]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s, Scrub Daddy and Plants vs. Zombies are among the brands posting creepy recreations of the A24 production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brands-create-backrooms-parodies-which-mascots-cameo-is-the-most-eerie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brands-create-backrooms-parodies-which-mascots-cameo-is-the-most-eerie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target hires style communications AOR to dress up its brand narrative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karla Otto is supporting the retailer with all communications around style and design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/target-hires-style-communications-aor-to-dress-up-its-brand-narrative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/target-hires-style-communications-aor-to-dress-up-its-brand-narrative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek launches Pride in PR 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek is honoring 30 new LGBTQ+ PR and communications professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-launches-pride-in-pr-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-launches-pride-in-pr-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QVC celebrates 40th anniversary with ‘biggest party ever’ and TikTok event]]></title><description><![CDATA[QVC&rsquo;s SVP of social commerce Krystyna Taheri on how the live e-commerce retailer is pulling out all the party tricks throughout June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/qvc-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-biggest-party-ever-and-tiktok-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/qvc-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-biggest-party-ever-and-tiktok-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity: Water brings on Krupp as PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 20-year-old nonprofit is focused on bringing clean, safe drinking water to people worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/charity-water-brings-on-krupp-as-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/charity-water-brings-on-krupp-as-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick wins global brief from insulation firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick has been appointed as the retained communications agency for a stone wool insulation manufacturer across EMEA and the US, PRWeek can reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-wins-global-brief-from-insulation-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-wins-global-brief-from-insulation-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Pope Leo XIV taps Anthropic cofounder to caution on AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-pope-leo-xiv-taps-anthropic-cofounder-to-caution-on-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-pope-leo-xiv-taps-anthropic-cofounder-to-caution-on-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How brands from Chipotle to DoorDash are celebrating the Knicks' victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans are being treated to free broom deliveries and Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet charm bracelets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-brands-from-chipotle-to-doordash-are-celebrating-the-knicks-victory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-brands-from-chipotle-to-doordash-are-celebrating-the-knicks-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philips appoints global head of communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Heywood has worked at the health tech company for two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/philips-appoints-global-head-of-communications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/philips-appoints-global-head-of-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL’s Kim Davis talks ‘Heated Rivalry’ and leading as a woman of color]]></title><description><![CDATA[At PRWeek&rsquo;s Women of Distinction event, Davis shared why the NHL needs to lean into new hockey fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nhls-kim-davis-talks-heated-rivalry-and-leading-as-a-woman-of-color/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nhls-kim-davis-talks-heated-rivalry-and-leading-as-a-woman-of-color/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek Women of Distinction: How to thrive as communications intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panelists talked about what they look for in new employees and how to integrate AI into teams&rsquo; workflows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-women-of-distinction-how-to-thrive-as-communications-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-women-of-distinction-how-to-thrive-as-communications-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrysalis Holdings backs Moburst with $11.8M investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investment will support Moburst&rsquo;s growth and enhance services for NewDay USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chrysalis-holdings-backs-moburst-with-118m-investment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chrysalis-holdings-backs-moburst-with-118m-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arketi Group acquires Braithwaite Communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal follows Arketi&rsquo;s acquisition of Audacity last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arketi-group-acquires-braithwaite-communications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arketi-group-acquires-braithwaite-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durand Bernarr makes up jingle for Goldfish on ‘Today’ show. How should the brand respond?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How would you &lsquo;just keep swimming&rsquo; with this organic, Goldfish-Grammy-winner crossover?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/durand-bernarr-makes-up-jingle-for-goldfish-on-today-show-how-should-the-brand-respond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/durand-bernarr-makes-up-jingle-for-goldfish-on-today-show-how-should-the-brand-respond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify comms head on logo backlash: ‘Nobody gets passionately annoyed about something they’re indifferent to’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify&rsquo;s CJ Stanley sat down for a Q&amp;A with PRWeek about the inside story on the logo change &mdash; and how the brand is responding to critics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/spotify-comms-head-on-logo-backlash-nobody-gets-passionately-annoyed-about-something-theyre-indifferent-to/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/spotify-comms-head-on-logo-backlash-nobody-gets-passionately-annoyed-about-something-theyre-indifferent-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis buys LiveRamp for $2.2bn as it ramps up M&amp;A]]></title><description><![CDATA[French agency group says US adtech firm is expert in &lsquo;data collaboration&rsquo; for clients, which is a growth area in age of AI because it can help to build &lsquo;smarter agents.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-buys-liveramp-for-22bn-as-it-ramps-up-mampa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-buys-liveramp-for-22bn-as-it-ramps-up-mampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MSL US hires first chief media officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Burke joins from Weber Shandwick, where he was EVP of integrated media strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/msl-us-hires-first-chief-media-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/msl-us-hires-first-chief-media-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The comms strategy around Primark’s Manhattan grand opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allison Worldwide supported the store&rsquo;s launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-comms-strategy-around-primarks-manhattan-grand-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-comms-strategy-around-primarks-manhattan-grand-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Diamond to Pugliese: How Weber Shandwick’s leadership evolution meets the Omnicom era]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back at the architects of The Weber Shandwick Collective and the veterans who steered the agency through 20 years of transformation and global expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-diamond-to-pugliese-how-weber-shandwicks-leadership-evolution-meets-the-omnicom-era/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/from-diamond-to-pugliese-how-weber-shandwicks-leadership-evolution-meets-the-omnicom-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL teams announce 2026 schedule with ‘Halo’ missions, pitch meeting skits and ‘Winston Van Gogh’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans might take the &lsquo;w&rsquo; for this seasons&rsquo; schedule release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-teams-announce-2026-schedule-with-halo-missions-pitch-meeting-skits-and-winston-van-gogh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-teams-announce-2026-schedule-with-halo-missions-pitch-meeting-skits-and-winston-van-gogh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing Technology appoints TikTok alum as first global comms head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shavone Charles will lead the London-based brand&rsquo;s cultural strategy across music, entertainment, fashion and lifestyle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nothing-technology-appoints-tiktok-alum-as-first-global-comms-head/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nothing-technology-appoints-tiktok-alum-as-first-global-comms-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baltimore Ravens hire first head of corporate communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Oring previously worked at Medifast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/baltimore-ravens-hire-first-head-of-corporate-communications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/baltimore-ravens-hire-first-head-of-corporate-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: TikTok and FIFA debut World Cup creator correspondents]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-tiktok-and-fifa-debut-world-cup-creator-correspondents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-tiktok-and-fifa-debut-world-cup-creator-correspondents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Susan Howe to retire as Weber Shandwick Collective names new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes go into effect September 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/susan-howe-to-retire-as-weber-shandwick-collective-names-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/susan-howe-to-retire-as-weber-shandwick-collective-names-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penta hires Weber Shandwick Collective leader as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the hire, Penta CEO Matt McDonald is moving up to the firm&rsquo;s board.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/penta-hires-weber-shandwick-collective-leader-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/penta-hires-weber-shandwick-collective-leader-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek Global Awards 2026: winners revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winners of the PRWeek Global Awards were announced during a glittering ceremony at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel in London last night (13 May).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-global-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-global-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotwire enters strategic partnership with ‘authority intelligence’ platform, Lilypath]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership gives Hotwire Global clients early access to Lilypath&rsquo;s products and an enhanced layer of data and analysis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hotwire-enters-strategic-partnership-with-authority-intelligence-platform-lilypath/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hotwire-enters-strategic-partnership-with-authority-intelligence-platform-lilypath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westminster Dog Show and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ live: Tune into Netflix’s upfront]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streaming giant will focus on live events and implement ads into its podcast and vertical video offerings in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/westminster-dog-show-and-kpop-demon-hunters-live-tune-into-netflixs-upfront/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/westminster-dog-show-and-kpop-demon-hunters-live-tune-into-netflixs-upfront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salesforce CCO steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolyn Guss led a global communications team responsible for promoting and protecting Salesforce&rsquo;s reputation among media, employees, customers and other stakeholders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/salesforce-cco-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/salesforce-cco-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CareScout brings on firm to build brand awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prism PR will execute media relations campaigns to build brand awareness and drive coverage of CareScout&rsquo;s products and services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/carescout-brings-on-firm-to-build-brand-awareness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/carescout-brings-on-firm-to-build-brand-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CeraVe taps Carmelo Anthony’s alter ego Hoodie Melo for anti-dandruff campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social-first campaign recreates Anthony&rsquo;s 2016 viral bodega bathrobe moment, and taps two other NBA semifinalists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cerave-taps-carmelo-anthonys-alter-ego-hoodie-melo-for-anti-dandruff-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cerave-taps-carmelo-anthonys-alter-ego-hoodie-melo-for-anti-dandruff-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeep and Marvel unveil patriotic partnership for America250]]></title><description><![CDATA[The collab celebrates the automaker&rsquo;s 85th year with a Captain America tie-in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jeep-and-marvel-unveil-patriotic-partnership-for-america250/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jeep-and-marvel-unveil-patriotic-partnership-for-america250/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchestra adds former White House comms leaders to advisory practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Bates and Kristen Orthman will serve as MDs in the firm&rsquo;s Washington, DC, office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/orchestra-adds-former-white-house-comms-leaders-to-advisory-practice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/orchestra-adds-former-white-house-comms-leaders-to-advisory-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber ups Jill Hazelbaker to president and chief corporate officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hazelbaker has worked at Uber since 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/uber-ups-jill-hazelbaker-to-president-and-chief-corporate-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/uber-ups-jill-hazelbaker-to-president-and-chief-corporate-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haymarket Media’s AI Deciphered conference returns this November to New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[On November 12, for the third consecutive year, Campaign, MM+M and PRWeek are teaming up for AI Deciphered. Get ready to make progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/haymarket-medias-ai-deciphered-conference-returns-this-november-to-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/haymarket-medias-ai-deciphered-conference-returns-this-november-to-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman vets launch reputation management and crisis consultancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resonant Advisory Group is based out of Portland, Oregon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-vets-launch-reputation-management-and-crisis-consultancy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-vets-launch-reputation-management-and-crisis-consultancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which brand’s celebration of 2026 graduates gets an A+ from you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Chipotle, Hollister and Minted are engaging new grads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-celebration-of-2026-graduates-gets-an-a-from-you/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-celebration-of-2026-graduates-gets-an-a-from-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakley PR AOR The Romans supports Players Collection campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Players Collection launched on May 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/oakley-pr-aor-the-romans-supports-players-collection-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/oakley-pr-aor-the-romans-supports-players-collection-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick veteran joins Ruder Finn as health lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency has hired Kelley Yoder as global head of health and life sciences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-veteran-joins-ruder-finn-as-health-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-veteran-joins-ruder-finn-as-health-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arccos Golf appoints PR AOR as it aims to tell AI, data story]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company has teamed up with SourceCode Communications for its next stage of growth.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arccos-golf-appoints-pr-aor-as-it-aims-to-tell-ai-data-story/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arccos-golf-appoints-pr-aor-as-it-aims-to-tell-ai-data-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Weiss joins ICR’s board of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weiss will remain as chairman of Real Chemistry, which he founded in 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jim-weiss-joins-icrs-board-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jim-weiss-joins-icrs-board-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brands prioritize mental health and self care for Mother’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Panera Bread, Teleflora, DoorDash and BetterHelp are celebrating moms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brands-prioritize-mental-health-and-self-care-for-mothers-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brands-prioritize-mental-health-and-self-care-for-mothers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verizon Value hires new social media AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Verizon Value previously worked with Golin for social media work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/verizon-value-hires-new-social-media-aor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/verizon-value-hires-new-social-media-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP names global client growth presidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roles confirmed in an internal memo obtained by Campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-names-global-client-growth-presidents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-names-global-client-growth-presidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman reveals EMEA leadership as AJ Hesselink steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arent Jan Hesselink is to step down from his role as president and chief executive of the EMEA region at Edelman, after a decade at the agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-reveals-emea-leadership-as-aj-hesselink-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-reveals-emea-leadership-as-aj-hesselink-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Sadoun to earn potential $11.3 million package after 20% salary hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salary rise follows Publicis&rsquo; finding that its chairman and CEO was lowest paid among rivals WPP and Omnicom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arthur-sadoun-to-earn-potential-113-million-package-after-20-salary-hike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arthur-sadoun-to-earn-potential-113-million-package-after-20-salary-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast Briefing: 6 things for PR pros to know on Friday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek Healthcare Awards recap; US Soccer teams up with PR firm; April jobs report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/breakfast-briefing-6-things-for-pr-pros-to-know-on-friday-morning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/breakfast-briefing-6-things-for-pr-pros-to-know-on-friday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Samsung hits $1 trillion market value; Apple settles $250 million lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-samsung-hits-1-trillion-market-value-apple-settles-250-million-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-samsung-hits-1-trillion-market-value-apple-settles-250-million-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Soccer teams up with PR firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organization has appointed Orchestra as its PR AOR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/us-soccer-teams-up-with-pr-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/us-soccer-teams-up-with-pr-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek 40 Under 40 2026 open for entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PRWeek US 40 Under 40 is the preeminent event honoring the PR industry&rsquo;s up-and-coming talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-40-under-40-2026-open-for-entries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-40-under-40-2026-open-for-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop comms director responds to question about eBay offer with YouTube song]]></title><description><![CDATA[The song, not created by GameStop, has lyrics echoing Ryan Cohen&rsquo;s CNBC interview.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gamestop-comms-director-responds-to-question-about-ebay-offer-with-youtube-song/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gamestop-comms-director-responds-to-question-about-ebay-offer-with-youtube-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwestern Mutual names new chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Mandacina retired from the role on March 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/northwestern-mutual-names-new-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/northwestern-mutual-names-new-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman, Golin alum Ginger Porter lands new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ginger Porter joined a marketing technology platform this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-golin-alum-ginger-porter-lands-new-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-golin-alum-ginger-porter-lands-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ogilvy names first global chief sports and entertainment officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Article 41 cofounder Vickie Segar will approach her new position with a talent-focused strategy, specifically with college athletes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ogilvy-names-first-global-chief-sports-and-entertainment-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ogilvy-names-first-global-chief-sports-and-entertainment-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Hellmann's and Arielle Vandenberg took banned garlic to the Met Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Met Gala co-chair Anna Wintour had forbidden garlic at the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-hellmanns-and-arielle-vandenberg-took-banned-garlic-to-the-met-gala/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-hellmanns-and-arielle-vandenberg-took-banned-garlic-to-the-met-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fenton names head of innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shakirah Hill Taylor has been Fenton&rsquo;s chief digital officer since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fenton-names-head-of-innovation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fenton-names-head-of-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla and Impossible Foods vet Rachel Konrad joins Xcimer Energy as strategic comms SVP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her main goal is to make Xcimer the most &lsquo;recognized and credible&rsquo; laser fusion company in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tesla-and-impossible-foods-vet-rachel-konrad-joins-xcimer-energy-as-strategic-comms-svp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tesla-and-impossible-foods-vet-rachel-konrad-joins-xcimer-energy-as-strategic-comms-svp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwyneth Paltrow discusses how ‘not giving a f*ck’ led Goop’s marketing strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oscar-winning actress and Goop CEO took the stage as Meltwater Summit&rsquo;s keynote speaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gwyneth-paltrow-discusses-how-not-giving-a-fck-led-goops-marketing-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gwyneth-paltrow-discusses-how-not-giving-a-fck-led-goops-marketing-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MikeWorldWide acquires HudsonLake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal adds workforce comms as a core pillar to the firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mikeworldwide-acquires-hudsonlake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mikeworldwide-acquires-hudsonlake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corus International appoints Jim Olson as comms leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olson most recently led comms for Avelo Airlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/corus-international-appoints-jim-olson-as-comms-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/corus-international-appoints-jim-olson-as-comms-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTI Consulting supports Spirit Airlines with comms around wind-down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday morning that it was ceasing operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fti-consulting-supports-spirit-airlines-with-comms-around-wind-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fti-consulting-supports-spirit-airlines-with-comms-around-wind-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cori McKeever boomerangs to American College of Surgeons to lead comms, marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was most recently Golin&rsquo;s co-president of North America and global healthcare president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cori-mckeever-boomerangs-to-american-college-of-surgeons-to-lead-comms-marketing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cori-mckeever-boomerangs-to-american-college-of-surgeons-to-lead-comms-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HP names John Koller as interim marketing and corporate affairs head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonio Lucio left the role last month to join PayPal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hp-names-john-koller-as-interim-marketing-and-corporate-affairs-head/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hp-names-john-koller-as-interim-marketing-and-corporate-affairs-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audible opens first 'bookless bookstore' to bring audiobook fandom offline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audible Story House will be open to the public from May 1-31 in New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/audible-opens-first-bookless-bookstore-to-bring-audiobook-fandom-offline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/audible-opens-first-bookless-bookstore-to-bring-audiobook-fandom-offline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘On Brand with Jimmy Fallon’ finalist launches TV cooking show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mahiri Takai has wrapped Season 1 of &lsquo;Cook Dad Cook&rsquo; and will feature his designer hat collection at a New York Fashion Week pop-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-brand-with-jimmy-fallon-finalist-launches-tv-cooking-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-brand-with-jimmy-fallon-finalist-launches-tv-cooking-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HP vet Antonio Lucio joins PayPal to lead marketing and corporate affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucio joins as the company reorganizes its structure into three businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hp-vet-antonio-lucio-joins-paypal-to-lead-marketing-and-corporate-affairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hp-vet-antonio-lucio-joins-paypal-to-lead-marketing-and-corporate-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screenshots reveal McDonald’s internal debate on the Grimace Shake trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s Guillaume Huin reflected on the 2023 viral moment in an X post Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/screenshots-reveal-mcdonalds-internal-debate-on-the-grimace-shake-trend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/screenshots-reveal-mcdonalds-internal-debate-on-the-grimace-shake-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloane &amp; Company boosts Tunnel to Towers' 9/11 Steel Across America campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Allison subsidiary is supporting the initiative, including a World Trade Center beam&rsquo;s tour across 21 states to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sloane-amp-company-boosts-tunnel-to-towers-911-steel-across-america-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sloane-amp-company-boosts-tunnel-to-towers-911-steel-across-america-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war: Agency holding companies flag 'uncertainty' and 'drag' on revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holding companies are addressing the financial impact of conflict in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/iran-war-agency-holding-companies-flag-uncertainty-and-drag-on-revenue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/iran-war-agency-holding-companies-flag-uncertainty-and-drag-on-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotwire names Americas president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Macdonald succeeds Heather Craft overseeing the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hotwire-names-americas-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hotwire-names-americas-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to record an ASMR video at Claire’s? How the retailer is capturing Gen Alpha’s attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Alpha&rsquo;s need to &lsquo;fit in&rsquo; demands a new marketing approach, said Claire&rsquo;s chief brand officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/want-to-record-an-asmr-video-at-claires-how-the-retailer-is-capturing-gen-alphas-attention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/want-to-record-an-asmr-video-at-claires-how-the-retailer-is-capturing-gen-alphas-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stagwell’s communications segment posts 5.3% Q1 organic net revenue increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holding company&rsquo;s comms segment posted organic revenue growth of 17.6% in the quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stagwells-communications-segment-posts-53-q1-organic-net-revenue-increase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stagwells-communications-segment-posts-53-q1-organic-net-revenue-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTI Strategic Comms revenue leaps in Q1]]></title><description><![CDATA[FTI Consulting has reported strong growth in its Strategic Communications segment in the first quarter of 2026 amid growing demand for corporate reputation, public affairs and financial comms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fti-strategic-comms-revenue-leaps-in-q1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fti-strategic-comms-revenue-leaps-in-q1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FleishmanHillard reveals new UK leadership structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Porter Novelli&rsquo;s integration into FleishmanHillard, the PR agency has announced how the formation of its UK leadership team will change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fleishmanhillard-reveals-new-uk-leadership-structure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fleishmanhillard-reveals-new-uk-leadership-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenovo taps Becky G for FIFA World Cup localized campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Shower&rsquo; singer will help local artists design kits for designated soccer clubs using Lenovo&rsquo;s AI-powered tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lenovo-taps-becky-g-for-fifa-world-cup-localized-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lenovo-taps-becky-g-for-fifa-world-cup-localized-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UnitedHealthcare fires social media manager over WHCD shooting comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Violence is never acceptable and any comments that suggest otherwise are in no way consistent with our mission and values,&rsquo; the company said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/unitedhealthcare-fires-social-media-manager-over-whcd-shooting-comments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/unitedhealthcare-fires-social-media-manager-over-whcd-shooting-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit ‘reshapes’ comms leadership with hires, promotions under Adam Collins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top comms exec Adam Collins says the new team will &lsquo;write the next chapter for Reddit.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/reddit-reshapes-comms-leadership-with-hires-promotions-under-adam-collins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/reddit-reshapes-comms-leadership-with-hires-promotions-under-adam-collins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok head of North America gaming business marketing exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rema Vasan has been in the role since 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tiktok-head-of-north-america-gaming-business-marketing-exits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tiktok-head-of-north-america-gaming-business-marketing-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanda Edelman to lead Edelman’s newly created travel and tourism portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is an expanded role for Amanda Edelman, one of CEO Richard Edelman&rsquo;s three children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/amanda-edelman-to-lead-edelmans-newly-created-travel-and-tourism-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/amanda-edelman-to-lead-edelmans-newly-created-travel-and-tourism-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SKDK hires public affairs practice principal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Brennan stepped into the role on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/skdk-hires-public-affairs-practice-principal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/skdk-hires-public-affairs-practice-principal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom PR reports ‘mid-single-digit’ Q1 growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quarterly report is the second since the close of Omnicom&rsquo;s acquisition of rival holding company Interpublic Group last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-reports-mid-single-digit-q1-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-reports-mid-single-digit-q1-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BPI’s Andrew Bleeker: WHCD attendees left ‘more united than ever’ after gunman incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two PR pros describe the lack of communication following the shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bpis-andrew-bleeker-whcd-attendees-left-more-united-than-ever-after-gunman-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bpis-andrew-bleeker-whcd-attendees-left-more-united-than-ever-after-gunman-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ brand collab is the best match?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diet Coke designed a Canny Pack, while Starbucks sent real-life assistants to the movie's New York City premiere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-the-devil-wears-prada-2-brand-collab-is-the-best-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-the-devil-wears-prada-2-brand-collab-is-the-best-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takeda hires Jennifer Smoter as chief comms and governance officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoter was previously chief communications officer for UnitedHealth Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/takeda-hires-jennifer-smoter-as-chief-comms-and-governance-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/takeda-hires-jennifer-smoter-as-chief-comms-and-governance-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KitKat heist: How one agency turned real crime into meme gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a KitKat truck was stolen just before Easter, the agency behind the ensuing "KitKat heist" has shared how it owned the narrative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kitkat-heist-how-one-agency-turned-real-crime-into-meme-gold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kitkat-heist-how-one-agency-turned-real-crime-into-meme-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Partners names head of futures, client transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Swan&rsquo;s new role is designed to help Finn clients and teams move faster on emerging trends in AI, social media and integrated communications strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-names-head-of-futures-client-transformation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-names-head-of-futures-client-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmichael Lynch Relate president Julie Batliner exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batliner had worked at the agency since 2005.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/carmichael-lynch-relate-president-julie-batliner-exits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/carmichael-lynch-relate-president-julie-batliner-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL draft No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza signs with Pfizer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Every Inch Matters campaign positions the No. 1 overall pick as the latest athlete face of the company&rsquo;s early detection awareness strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-draft-no-1-pick-fernando-mendoza-signs-with-pfizer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-draft-no-1-pick-fernando-mendoza-signs-with-pfizer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP integrates Google Earth AI into WPP Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integration follows $400 million Google Cloud partnership announced in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-integrates-google-earth-ai-into-wpp-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-integrates-google-earth-ai-into-wpp-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treehub brings on SolComms for PR support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The early-stage startup accelerator program launched this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/treehub-brings-on-solcomms-for-pr-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/treehub-brings-on-solcomms-for-pr-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Prego launches dinner table recording device; YouTube taps SiriusXM for audio ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-prego-launches-dinner-table-recording-device-youtube-taps-siriusxm-for-audio-ads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-prego-launches-dinner-table-recording-device-youtube-taps-siriusxm-for-audio-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cava draws viral attention to new glazed salmon dish with ‘cheeky’ bear stunt in NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[9 bears holding Cava bags took the city by storm on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cava-draws-viral-attention-to-new-glazed-salmon-dish-with-cheeky-bear-stunt-in-nyc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cava-draws-viral-attention-to-new-glazed-salmon-dish-with-cheeky-bear-stunt-in-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forbes Tate Partners rebrands as FTP, names new leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Mathias takes over the helm from founding partners Jeff Forbes and Dan Tate Jr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/forbes-tate-partners-rebrands-as-ftp-names-new-leader/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/forbes-tate-partners-rebrands-as-ftp-names-new-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cigna Group ups Melissa Skottegaard to chief marketing and comms officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skottegaard previously only led comms at the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-cigna-group-ups-melissa-skottegaard-to-chief-marketing-and-comms-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-cigna-group-ups-melissa-skottegaard-to-chief-marketing-and-comms-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL releases newest ‘Creator Cookout’ episode for 2026 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peters Pasta and The Ocky Way creators will create spins on classic Pittsburgh recipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-releases-newest-creator-cookout-episode-for-2026-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-releases-newest-creator-cookout-episode-for-2026-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major League Cricket brings on AOR to expand game’s visibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organization wants to reach diverse audiences across North America and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/major-league-cricket-brings-on-aor-to-expand-games-visibility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/major-league-cricket-brings-on-aor-to-expand-games-visibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moen brings on new lead PR agency for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honeymoon is supporting the faucet brand&rsquo;s newly launched Must Be a Moen campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/moen-brings-on-new-lead-pr-agency-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/moen-brings-on-new-lead-pr-agency-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FGS Global hires head of AI advisory for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethan Bauley joined the firm from Weber I/O.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fgs-global-hires-head-of-ai-advisory-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fgs-global-hires-head-of-ai-advisory-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cindy Rose brings in psychologist to boost WPP's culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows the appointment of a new chief people officer, Mark Taylor, former chief people adviser at Lego Brand Group.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cindy-rose-brings-in-psychologist-to-boost-wpps-culture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cindy-rose-brings-in-psychologist-to-boost-wpps-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Lions to provide trained professionals to monitor safety at festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organizers have hired Good Night Out Campaign and X2 Consult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-lions-to-provide-trained-professionals-to-monitor-safety-at-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-lions-to-provide-trained-professionals-to-monitor-safety-at-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Band-Aid hits the pavement with an Olympic runner for the Boston Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[As running culture surges, Kenvue&rsquo;s Heal Like a Pro campaign pairs elite athlete credibility with a Boston Marathon sponsorship to boost awareness of its wound-care tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/band-aid-hits-the-pavement-with-an-olympic-runner-for-the-boston-marathon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/band-aid-hits-the-pavement-with-an-olympic-runner-for-the-boston-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek wins Best Podcast at the 72nd annual Neal Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek took home the same trophy at the 2023 Neal Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-wins-best-podcast-at-the-72nd-annual-neal-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-wins-best-podcast-at-the-72nd-annual-neal-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golin co-president of North America, global healthcare lead exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cori McKeever has worked at the agency since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-co-president-of-north-america-global-healthcare-lead-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-co-president-of-north-america-global-healthcare-lead-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike on pulling controversial Boston Marathon ad: ‘We listen to the voice of the athlete’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nike removed a sign, which read &lsquo;Runners welcome, walkers tolerated,&rsquo; after people called it exclusionary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nike-on-pulling-controversial-boston-marathon-ad-we-listen-to-the-voice-of-the-athlete/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nike-on-pulling-controversial-boston-marathon-ad-we-listen-to-the-voice-of-the-athlete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecco capitalizes on Nike's Boston Marathon ad misstep with &lsquo;Walk your walk&rsquo; campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nike removed a controversial sign which read, &lsquo;Runners welcome, walkers tolerated,&rsquo; last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ecco-capitalizes-on-nikes-boston-marathon-ad-misstep-with-lsquowalk-your-walkrsquo-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ecco-capitalizes-on-nikes-boston-marathon-ad-misstep-with-lsquowalk-your-walkrsquo-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which brand’s 4/20 campaign ‘roll out’ is the biggest ‘hit’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Bic, Jimmy John&rsquo;s and Wingstop are appealing to cannabis enthusiasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-420-campaign-roll-out-is-the-biggest-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-420-campaign-roll-out-is-the-biggest-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTC settles alleged boycott and 'unlawful collusion' between WPP, Publicis and Dentsu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complaint alleged WPP, Publicis and Dentsu used trade associations to promote &ldquo;demonetization of disfavored political viewpoints."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ftc-settles-alleged-boycott-and-unlawful-collusion-between-wpp-publicis-and-dentsu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ftc-settles-alleged-boycott-and-unlawful-collusion-between-wpp-publicis-and-dentsu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson, Edelman, The Romans: Cannes PR Lions jurors named]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 73rd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity takes place June 22-26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-edelman-the-romans-cannes-pr-lions-jurors-named/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-edelman-the-romans-cannes-pr-lions-jurors-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lorax and Jane Goodall Institute USA partner for Earth Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Dr. Seuss' biggest Earth Day initiative to date, fans can wear a Lorax mustache Instagram filter to help raise funds for the global nonprofit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-lorax-and-jane-goodall-institute-usa-partner-for-earth-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-lorax-and-jane-goodall-institute-usa-partner-for-earth-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Live Nation found guilty of monopoly; Allbirds swaps sneakers for AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-live-nation-found-guilty-of-monopoly-allbirds-swaps-sneakers-for-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-live-nation-found-guilty-of-monopoly-allbirds-swaps-sneakers-for-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights from PRWeek’s 2026 Crisis Comms Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event&rsquo;s speakers included top communications executives from Hilton, The Trevor Project, American Airlines and other top organizations.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/highlights-from-prweeks-2026-crisis-comms-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/highlights-from-prweeks-2026-crisis-comms-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I took back the narrative’: Kristin Cabot on battling bullying and rebuilding her life after kiss cam frenzy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Astronomer HR chief discussed this Coldplay kiss cam incident at PRWeek&rsquo;s Crisis Comms Conference on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/i-took-back-the-narrative-kristin-cabot-on-battling-bullying-and-rebuilding-her-life-after-kiss-cam-frenzy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/i-took-back-the-narrative-kristin-cabot-on-battling-bullying-and-rebuilding-her-life-after-kiss-cam-frenzy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectrum Science hires MSL’s chief client officer to lead comms offering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Talbot started in the role last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/spectrum-science-hires-msls-chief-client-officer-to-lead-comms-offering/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/spectrum-science-hires-msls-chief-client-officer-to-lead-comms-offering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson reorganizes Axicom, leaders depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burson has announced it will reorganize Axicom's global operations, resulting in its global CEO and senior U.K. leaders stepping down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-reorganizes-axicom-leaders-depart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-reorganizes-axicom-leaders-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H&amp;R Block and Lumanu swoop in to rescue influencers on Tax Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 in 4 online creators cite taxes as their No. 1 business stressor, catalyzing creator tax assistance programs from brands and agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hampr-block-and-lumanu-swoop-in-to-rescue-influencers-on-tax-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hampr-block-and-lumanu-swoop-in-to-rescue-influencers-on-tax-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lululemon defends product safety amid Texas AG probe into its alleged use of ‘forever chemicals’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand phased out its use of PFAs in 2023, a spokesperson said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lululemon-defends-product-safety-amid-texas-ag-probe-into-its-alleged-use-of-forever-chemicals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lululemon-defends-product-safety-amid-texas-ag-probe-into-its-alleged-use-of-forever-chemicals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FleishmanHillard global consumer leader exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Winter, global managing director of consumer culture and head of brand marketing for EMEA at FleishmanHillard, has stepped down from her role after more than decade at the agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fleishmanhillard-global-consumer-leader-exits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fleishmanhillard-global-consumer-leader-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas grows 2.5% in Q1 as acquisitions make initial impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results show impact of multiple acquisitions, including Bearded Kitten in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-grows-25-in-q1-as-acquisitions-make-initial-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-grows-25-in-q1-as-acquisitions-make-initial-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How NASA’s comms team made the Artemis II moon mission relatable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lead comms integrator for Artemis II shares how her team &lsquo;fueled public interest&rsquo; in the mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-nasas-comms-team-made-the-artemis-ii-moon-mission-relatable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-nasas-comms-team-made-the-artemis-ii-moon-mission-relatable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom PR and Porter Novelli vet appointed CMO of Zero RFI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soon Mee Kim is the AI-powered construction consultancy and platform&rsquo;s first CMO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-and-porter-novelli-vet-appointed-cmo-of-zero-rfi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-and-porter-novelli-vet-appointed-cmo-of-zero-rfi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloane &amp; Company moves under Allison Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stagwell public affairs shop SKDK acquired the firm in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sloane-amp-company-moves-under-allison-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sloane-amp-company-moves-under-allison-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golin study: CEOs navigating political issues must master ‘engagement without endorsement’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Findings from Golin&rsquo;s latest CEO Impact Index.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-study-ceos-navigating-political-issues-must-master-engagement-without-endorsement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-study-ceos-navigating-political-issues-must-master-engagement-without-endorsement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP appoints chief people officer as part of Elevate28 strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointments of Mark Taylor and Marie-Claire Barker feed into aim to create a collective culture at WPP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-appoints-chief-people-officer-as-part-of-elevate28-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-appoints-chief-people-officer-as-part-of-elevate28-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis hits 4.5% Q1 growth as Sadoun rejects rivals’ ‘squeeze’ tactics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Publicis Groupe chief executive described Publicis' strategy as the "polar opposite" to WPP and Omnicom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-hits-45-q1-growth-as-sadoun-rejects-rivals-squeeze-tactics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-hits-45-q1-growth-as-sadoun-rejects-rivals-squeeze-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civic Entertainment Group acquires Wave Kilo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal marks Civic&rsquo;s first acquisition in the PR space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/civic-entertainment-group-acquires-wave-kilo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/civic-entertainment-group-acquires-wave-kilo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Barbie, Rhode, Dove or Neutrogena have the best brand activation at Coachella?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hailey Bieber&rsquo;s Rhode extended &lsquo;Bieber fever,&rsquo; while Dove &lsquo;clocked in&rsquo; to a viral TikTok from last year&rsquo;s Coachella.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/did-barbie-rhode-dove-or-neutrogena-have-the-best-brand-activation-at-coachella/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/did-barbie-rhode-dove-or-neutrogena-have-the-best-brand-activation-at-coachella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resources Connection sells Sitrick and Company back to Mike Sitrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resources Connection&rsquo;s newly minted CEO Roger Carlile wants to focus on the global professional services firm&rsquo;s core business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/resources-connection-sells-sitrick-and-company-back-to-mike-sitrick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/resources-connection-sells-sitrick-and-company-back-to-mike-sitrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Red Rooster expands into the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK-headquartered communications agency Little Red Rooster has expanded its global footprint with the launch of an office in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/little-red-rooster-expands-into-the-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/little-red-rooster-expands-into-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP hires chief transformation officer to drive Cindy Rose's Elevate28]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP has hired Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-hires-chief-transformation-officer-to-drive-cindy-roses-elevate28/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-hires-chief-transformation-officer-to-drive-cindy-roses-elevate28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP hires advisers for potential Burson sale: The Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP has started a potential sales process for its PR division, which includes communications agency Burson, according to reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-hires-advisers-for-potential-burson-sale-the-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-hires-advisers-for-potential-burson-sale-the-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate ups Laurel Pecchia to SVP of corporate communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pecchia, who has worked at Lionsgate since 2022, has expanded responsibilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lionsgate-ups-laurel-pecchia-to-svp-of-corporate-communications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lionsgate-ups-laurel-pecchia-to-svp-of-corporate-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. teases podcast, a first for a cabinet secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA["We&rsquo;re bringing podcasting into the government as an official form and arm of our messaging," says a HHS official.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/rfk-jr-teases-podcast-a-first-for-a-cabinet-secretary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/rfk-jr-teases-podcast-a-first-for-a-cabinet-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Purpose, Produced produce its purpose?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who knew that creating feel-good, for-good nonprofit work was what creatives were really craving?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/did-purpose-produced-produce-its-purpose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/did-purpose-produced-produce-its-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stagwell names chief brand and communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[This marks Lena Petersen&rsquo;s first venture into the agency world since her time with Publicis Groupe, where she worked for 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stagwell-names-chief-brand-and-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stagwell-names-chief-brand-and-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: OpenAI requests Elon Musk probe; Uber taps Amazon for in-house chips]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-openai-requests-elon-musk-probe-uber-taps-amazon-for-in-house-chips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-openai-requests-elon-musk-probe-uber-taps-amazon-for-in-house-chips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media relations is in danger of becoming a lost art]]></title><description><![CDATA[PR firms are positioning themselves as experts in myriad elements of an evolving and increasingly complex profession - but many clients still want traditional media hits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/media-relations-is-in-danger-of-becoming-a-lost-art/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/media-relations-is-in-danger-of-becoming-a-lost-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Association of Broadcasters names comms head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrie Healey joins the organization from Purple Strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/national-association-of-broadcasters-names-comms-head/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/national-association-of-broadcasters-names-comms-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Ketchum creative chief Indy Selvarajah joins The Romans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indy Selvarajah, who stepped down as Ketchum&rsquo;s chief creative officer for global markets in January, has joined The Romans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-ketchum-creative-chief-indy-selvarajah-joins-the-romans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-ketchum-creative-chief-indy-selvarajah-joins-the-romans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anonymous Content hires first chief communications and marketing officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liza Burnett Fefferman takes on the role, reporting to president and CEO Darren Walker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/anonymous-content-hires-first-chief-communications-and-marketing-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/anonymous-content-hires-first-chief-communications-and-marketing-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Ferrero North America&rsquo;s SVP of spreads on Nutella&rsquo;s viral trip to space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noah Szporn shares a firsthand account of Nutella&rsquo;s out-of-this-world, surprise PR moment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/qampa-ferrero-north-americarsquos-svp-of-spreads-on-nutellarsquos-viral-trip-to-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/qampa-ferrero-north-americarsquos-svp-of-spreads-on-nutellarsquos-viral-trip-to-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imre appoints first chief strategy officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paulina De la Riva joined Imre after six years with Ogilvy Health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/imre-appoints-first-chief-strategy-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/imre-appoints-first-chief-strategy-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Scholl’s Shoes picks boutique fashion agency as AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMP3 PR started working with the footwear brand this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dr-scholls-shoes-picks-boutique-fashion-agency-as-aor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dr-scholls-shoes-picks-boutique-fashion-agency-as-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas CEO Yannick Bolloré earned $8M in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief executive received a base salary of $1.7 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-ceo-yannick-bollor-earned-8m-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-ceo-yannick-bollor-earned-8m-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Method hires former Weber Shandwick Seattle market lead to head new corporate group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lexy King is also an alum of Edelman and its former subsidiary, Revere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/method-hires-former-weber-shandwick-seattle-market-lead-to-head-new-corporate-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/method-hires-former-weber-shandwick-seattle-market-lead-to-head-new-corporate-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ipsy teams up with WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces in multimillion-dollar deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 3-year team-up includes Ipsy&rsquo;s official jersey sponsorship of the 3-time world championship team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ipsy-teams-up-with-wnbas-las-vegas-aces-in-multimillion-dollar-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ipsy-teams-up-with-wnbas-las-vegas-aces-in-multimillion-dollar-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teneo, FTI work McCormick-Unilever mega-deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spice maker McCormick is planning to buy Unilever&rsquo;s food division in a deal set to close in mid-2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/teneo-fti-work-mccormick-unilever-mega-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/teneo-fti-work-mccormick-unilever-mega-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HP appoints global corporate comms leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past two years, Carberry has been a partner at strategic insights and communications consultancy Breakwater Strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hp-appoints-global-corporate-comms-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hp-appoints-global-corporate-comms-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To celebrate its anniversary, Eli Lilly marks 150 years of everything else]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eli Lilly&rsquo;s anniversary campaign is rooted in the company&rsquo;s forward-looking ambitions rather than reflecting on what it has already accomplished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/to-celebrate-its-anniversary-eli-lilly-marks-150-years-of-everything-else/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/to-celebrate-its-anniversary-eli-lilly-marks-150-years-of-everything-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm accused of creating fake AI PR chief hires comms agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insolvency, advisory and restructuring firm Coots &amp; Boots has hired a retained PR agency after it was accused of employing a counterfeit communications professional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/firm-accused-of-creating-fake-ai-pr-chief-hires-comms-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/firm-accused-of-creating-fake-ai-pr-chief-hires-comms-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: United app updates for TSA clarity; The Clios and Snapchat award influencers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-united-app-updates-for-tsa-clarity-the-clios-and-snapchat-award-influencers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-united-app-updates-for-tsa-clarity-the-clios-and-snapchat-award-influencers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Claw owner reviews global social and influencer account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creativebrief is handling the review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/white-claw-owner-reviews-global-social-and-influencer-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/white-claw-owner-reviews-global-social-and-influencer-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson names Edelman exec US earned media chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sujata Mitra will serve as U.S. chair of earned media at the WPP firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-names-edelman-exec-us-earned-media-chair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-names-edelman-exec-us-earned-media-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe acquires 160over90 to ‘disrupt’ sport sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Arthur Sadoun, chief executive of Publicis Groupe, and Suzy Deering, CEO of Publicis Sports, about sports marketing being the network&rsquo;s &ldquo;next big bet&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-groupe-acquires-160over90-to-disrupt-sport-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-groupe-acquires-160over90-to-disrupt-sport-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola partners with 13 fast-food chains for And a Coke campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arby&rsquo;s, Wendy&rsquo;s and Popeyes are among the partners joining a marketing push that debuts in cinemas on April 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/coca-cola-partners-with-13-fast-food-chains-for-and-a-coke-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/coca-cola-partners-with-13-fast-food-chains-for-and-a-coke-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Narrative hires Capitol Hill alum as MD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Davis said he&rsquo;s excited to join Narrative &ldquo;at a time when the lines between politics, policy and reputation are thinner than ever.&rdquo;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/narrative-hires-capitol-hill-alum-as-md/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/narrative-hires-capitol-hill-alum-as-md/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gimme a break! 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It previously worked with DKC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/therabody-names-us-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/therabody-names-us-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom CEO John Wren earned $70M package in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wren reduced his salary to $1 in favor of stock options, but he will only profit on the amount that Omnicom&rsquo;s share price rises above a key threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-ceo-john-wren-earned-70m-package-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-ceo-john-wren-earned-70m-package-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike hires leader for global executive communications team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Kooistra has been tapped as VP of executive communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nike-hires-leader-for-global-executive-communications-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nike-hires-leader-for-global-executive-communications-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yasso and Bethenny Frankel give freezer fraud a reality check]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reality star and entrepreneur shares why she partnered with the frozen yogurt brand for its latest April Fools&rsquo; Day campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/yasso-and-bethenny-frankel-give-freezer-fraud-a-reality-check/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/yasso-and-bethenny-frankel-give-freezer-fraud-a-reality-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billion Dollar Boy launches Creator Payments to tackle financial burnout in creator economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The influencer agency is partnering with Lumanu to streamline payments for the more than 55% of creators facing financial instability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/billion-dollar-boy-launches-creator-payments-to-tackle-financial-burnout-in-creator-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/billion-dollar-boy-launches-creator-payments-to-tackle-financial-burnout-in-creator-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highwire rolls out healthcare comms practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch of Highwire Health comes after Highwire acquired The Bliss Group in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/highwire-rolls-out-healthcare-comms-practice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/highwire-rolls-out-healthcare-comms-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haymarket Media unveils HayloARC, a health-focused DSP]]></title><description><![CDATA[HayloARC utilizes first-party HCP data derived from more than 30 medical publications owned by Haymarket Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/haymarket-media-unveils-hayloarc-a-health-focused-dsp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/haymarket-media-unveils-hayloarc-a-health-focused-dsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These brands are acting awfully suspicious about those 400,000 missing KitKats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve tons of chocolate were stolen while in transit between Italy and Poland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/these-brands-are-acting-awfully-suspicious-about-those-400000-missing-kitkats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/these-brands-are-acting-awfully-suspicious-about-those-400000-missing-kitkats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Days after fatal LaGuardia crash, Air Canada CEO says he will step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s largest airline said in a statement that Rousseau told its board of directors he would retire by the end of the third quarter.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/days-after-fatal-laguardia-crash-air-canada-ceo-says-he-will-step-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/days-after-fatal-laguardia-crash-air-canada-ceo-says-he-will-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New global chief communications officer at Manulife steps into role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most recently, Brittany Straughn was Manulife&rsquo;s VP and head of executive visibility, thought leadership and content. Before that, she worked at John Hancock, a Manulife company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-global-chief-communications-officer-at-manulife-steps-into-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-global-chief-communications-officer-at-manulife-steps-into-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads trial surpasses $100M in six weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot gives advertisers the ability to invest in the format.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/openais-chatgpt-ads-trial-surpasses-100m-in-six-weeks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/openais-chatgpt-ads-trial-surpasses-100m-in-six-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X advertiser boycott lawsuit dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case claimed brands including Unilever and Mars and the WFA had worked together to withhold advertising on the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/x-advertiser-boycott-lawsuit-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/x-advertiser-boycott-lawsuit-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu's incoming CEO vows to 'turn change into strength' in first address to staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takeshi Sano pledges execution-led transformation as the group tackles a sweeping international overhaul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsus-incoming-ceo-vows-to-turn-change-into-strength-in-first-address-to-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsus-incoming-ceo-vows-to-turn-change-into-strength-in-first-address-to-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dropbox hires head of global external communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dropbox, a file-hosting service headquartered in San Francisco, has more than 700 million registered users across 180 countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dropbox-hires-head-of-global-external-communications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dropbox-hires-head-of-global-external-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social-first publisher NowThis names first head of PR]]></title><description><![CDATA[NowThis primarily targets a Gen Z audience. The majority of its content is posted to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/social-first-publisher-nowthis-names-first-head-of-pr/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/social-first-publisher-nowthis-names-first-head-of-pr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lavazza hits a home run with viral Team Italy moment at the World Baseball Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniele Foti, VP of marketing, North America, shares how the coffee brand seized the viral moment and offers a glimpse into its sports marketing playbook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lavazza-hits-a-home-run-with-viral-team-italy-moment-at-the-world-baseball-classic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lavazza-hits-a-home-run-with-viral-team-italy-moment-at-the-world-baseball-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: New Mexico sues Meta for $375 million; Gap to sell clothes on Google Gemini]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-new-mexico-sues-meta-for-375-million-gap-to-sell-clothes-on-google-gemini/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-new-mexico-sues-meta-for-375-million-gap-to-sell-clothes-on-google-gemini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AbbVie turns strikeouts into Stand up to Cancer donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago-based pharmaceutical company is partnering with Major League Baseball to expand its Striking Out Cancer campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/abbvie-turns-strikeouts-into-stand-up-to-cancer-donations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/abbvie-turns-strikeouts-into-stand-up-to-cancer-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PR firm primed to take part in Omnicom Army account defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Defense Department published an RFI for its wide-ranging marketing account, worth $4 billion in 2018, this month. The review process is set to begin in a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pr-firm-primed-to-take-part-in-omnicom-army-account-defense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pr-firm-primed-to-take-part-in-omnicom-army-account-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketing the greatest show on earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 23rd FIFA World Cup takes place in the US, Canada and Mexico this summer and represents a unique opportunity to engage global audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/marketing-the-greatest-show-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/marketing-the-greatest-show-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion and Nickelback bring ‘Pickle Back’ in Cheetos’ Flamin’ caper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much like the limited fan-favorite flavor it touts, the unlikely musical pairing directed by Dave Meyers works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/megan-thee-stallion-and-nickelback-bring-pickle-back-in-cheetos-flamin-caper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/megan-thee-stallion-and-nickelback-bring-pickle-back-in-cheetos-flamin-caper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal AI acquires data platform Memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The London-based communications technology company bought the 6-year-old PR measurement firm in an all-cash deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/signal-ai-acquires-data-platform-memo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/signal-ai-acquires-data-platform-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which brand’s ‘Hannahversary’ post was ‘the best of both worlds’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media managers are tapping into &lsquo;Hannah Montana&rsquo; 20th anniversary nostalgia with rock star themed social posts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-hannahversary-post-was-the-best-of-both-worlds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-hannahversary-post-was-the-best-of-both-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP hikes Cindy Rose’s potential package to $14M a year to close pay gap on rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP also found &ldquo;disparity&rdquo; inside its own company as some U.S.-based colleagues on executive committee earned more than CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-hikes-cindy-roses-potential-package-to-14m-a-year-to-close-pay-gap-on-rivals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-hikes-cindy-roses-potential-package-to-14m-a-year-to-close-pay-gap-on-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golin and Ketchum reveal UK leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holding company Omnicom has named the U.K. leader of its soon-to-be-merged Golin and Ketchum operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-and-ketchum-reveal-uk-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/golin-and-ketchum-reveal-uk-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Goodbye Metaverse, TikTok and Tubi bring on creators to develop original TV series]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-goodbye-metaverse-tiktok-and-tubi-bring-on-creators-to-develop-original-tv-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-goodbye-metaverse-tiktok-and-tubi-bring-on-creators-to-develop-original-tv-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bracket season begins: How Chipotle, Reese's and AT&amp;T are tapping into March Madness fever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NCAA tournament kicks off today, and brands are getting in on the fun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bracket-season-begins-how-chipotle-reeses-and-atampt-are-tapping-into-march-madness-fever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bracket-season-begins-how-chipotle-reeses-and-atampt-are-tapping-into-march-madness-fever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube teams with FIFA as preferred platform for World Cup coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership spans historic match archives, live highlights and creator-led coverage across Canada, Mexico and the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/youtube-teams-with-fifa-as-preferred-platform-for-world-cup-coverage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/youtube-teams-with-fifa-as-preferred-platform-for-world-cup-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NextGen Awards 2026 opens for entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will be the third year PRWeek has partnered with the Museum of Public Relations to recognize young PR pros whose qualities echo those of Hidden History legends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nextgen-awards-2026-opens-for-entries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nextgen-awards-2026-opens-for-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Schedule: PRWeek Sports Conference 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek&rsquo;s 2026 Sports Conference is coming soon. Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about the industry&rsquo;s preeminent event covering sports and PR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-prweek-sports-conference-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-prweek-sports-conference-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Wild Wings’ dry rub-flavored Espresso Proteini: a hit or miss?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chain addresses fans&rsquo; hot takes of the protein martini, which launched for National Martini Day this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/buffalo-wild-wings-dry-rub-flavored-espresso-proteini-a-hit-or-miss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/buffalo-wild-wings-dry-rub-flavored-espresso-proteini-a-hit-or-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick UK CEO to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick&rsquo;s UK chief executive, Helen Bennett, has said she&rsquo;s leaving after nearly two decades at the agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-uk-ceo-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-uk-ceo-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The PRWeek Awards remain a true testament to the communications industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Golin&rsquo;s Agency of the Year win to Brandon Stanton&rsquo;s call for empathy, the PR industry&rsquo;s biggest night celebrated a year of creative dominance and structural transformation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-prweek-awards-remain-a-true-testament-to-the-communications-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-prweek-awards-remain-a-true-testament-to-the-communications-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE-free zones and United Bath Bombs: Lush Cosmetics’ stance on immigration rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lush Cosmetics printed Know Your Rights pamphlets and is inviting local immigrant rights activists to its U.S. stores to open up conversations in local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ice-free-zones-and-united-bath-bombs-lush-cosmetics-stance-on-immigration-rights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ice-free-zones-and-united-bath-bombs-lush-cosmetics-stance-on-immigration-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenvue promotes pair to internal, external comms leads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melissa Witt joined Johnson &amp; Johnson in 2020, and Kristen Wallace has worked at J&amp;J since 2002.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kenvue-promotes-pair-to-internal-external-comms-leads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kenvue-promotes-pair-to-internal-external-comms-leads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Peanut Board names comms director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle Karnbach started at Edelman in 2017 and became VP in 2024.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/national-peanut-board-names-comms-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/national-peanut-board-names-comms-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A grandmother's tamales sold more Toyota trucks than any test drive ever could]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gulf States Toyota&rsquo;s Abuelita&rsquo;s Food Truck is a case study in what happens when cultural marketing is built on real stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/a-grandmothers-tamales-sold-more-toyota-trucks-than-any-test-drive-ever-could/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/a-grandmothers-tamales-sold-more-toyota-trucks-than-any-test-drive-ever-could/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VCCP Roar appoints corporate managing director]]></title><description><![CDATA[PR agency VCCP Roar has appointed a managing director to lead its corporate affairs offering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vccp-roar-appoints-corporate-managing-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vccp-roar-appoints-corporate-managing-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Roku’s World Cup docuseries, TikTok-style videos on Disney+]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-rokus-world-cup-docuseries-tiktok-style-videos-on-disney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-rokus-world-cup-docuseries-tiktok-style-videos-on-disney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe acquires creative analytics platform AdgeAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI platform measures creative performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-groupe-acquires-creative-analytics-platform-adgeai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-groupe-acquires-creative-analytics-platform-adgeai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wasserman rebrands after ex-CEO Epstein ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The talent agency relaunched as The Team with a website statement on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wasserman-rebrands-after-ex-ceo-epstein-ties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wasserman-rebrands-after-ex-ceo-epstein-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which brand's food-tasting job would you apply for: Pizza Hut, Wendy's, Hidden Valley Ranch or Takis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Would you rather be a crust connoisseur, ranch-bassador, chief tasting officer or chief intensity officer?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-food-tasting-job-would-you-apply-for-pizza-hut-wendys-hidden-valley-ranch-or-takis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-food-tasting-job-would-you-apply-for-pizza-hut-wendys-hidden-valley-ranch-or-takis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aveeno and Togethxr tap Misty Copeland, Ali Truwit to spotlight women’s strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Strength Issue cover stars also appeared at an event hosted by the skincare brand in New York City to commemorate the occasion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/aveeno-and-togethxr-tap-misty-copeland-ali-truwit-to-spotlight-womens-strength/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/aveeno-and-togethxr-tap-misty-copeland-ali-truwit-to-spotlight-womens-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hims &amp; Hers Health hires Kathryn Beiser as chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beiser was most recently Eli Lilly and Company&rsquo;s SVP and chief communications officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hims-amp-hers-health-hires-kathryn-beiser-as-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hims-amp-hers-health-hires-kathryn-beiser-as-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLD hires former Savage X Fenty CMO Vanessa Wallace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallace, who previously helped launch the Jordan Women&rsquo;s business at Nike, is driving the jewelry brand&rsquo;s growth at the &lsquo;intersection of sports, fashion and culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gld-hires-former-savage-x-fenty-cmo-vanessa-wallace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gld-hires-former-savage-x-fenty-cmo-vanessa-wallace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basketball superstar Breanna Stewart to tip off PRWeek Sports Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three-time WNBA champion will share her keys to optimal teamwork with brands during a session at the April 28 event in New York City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/basketball-superstar-breanna-stewart-to-tip-off-prweek-sports-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/basketball-superstar-breanna-stewart-to-tip-off-prweek-sports-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchestra ups Tiffany Darmetko to head of innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darmetko previously spent more than nine years at Orchestra network agency Inkhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/orchestra-ups-tiffany-darmetko-to-head-of-innovation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/orchestra-ups-tiffany-darmetko-to-head-of-innovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stagwell communications segment posts 18.1% Q4 organic net revenue decrease]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all of 2025, the holding company&rsquo;s communications unit was down 16.5%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stagwell-communications-segment-posts-181-q4-organic-net-revenue-decrease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stagwell-communications-segment-posts-181-q4-organic-net-revenue-decrease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the schedule: The 2026 NCAA tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s tournaments will get underway next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-the-2026-ncaa-tournament/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-the-2026-ncaa-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corona debuts 2026 Major League Baseball campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[This season&rsquo;s campaign includes stars Jazz Chisholm Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong and Jeremy Pe&ntilde;a.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/corona-debuts-2026-major-league-baseball-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/corona-debuts-2026-major-league-baseball-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix appoints PR agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A communications agency has been selected to work on Formula 1&rsquo;s newest race, overseeing PR for Madrid&rsquo;s inaugural Spanish Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/formula-1-spanish-grand-prix-appoints-pr-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/formula-1-spanish-grand-prix-appoints-pr-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consello brings on Blake Sonnenshein as senior MD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonnenshein will lead strategic communications and build a team that will advise CEOs on a range of issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/consello-brings-on-blake-sonnenshein-as-senior-md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/consello-brings-on-blake-sonnenshein-as-senior-md/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy's chief tasting officer job: Timing was coincidental, but the PR win is real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wendy&rsquo;s US CMO shares how the idea came about and gives tips for nabbing the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wendys-chief-tasting-officer-job-timing-was-coincidental-but-the-pr-win-is-real/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wendys-chief-tasting-officer-job-timing-was-coincidental-but-the-pr-win-is-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet's love for Cup Noodles leads to &lsquo;Marty Supreme&rsquo; press tour tie-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cup Noodles featuring Chalamet&rsquo;s character, Marty Mauser, were created as a limited commemorative piece in Asia for the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/timotheacutee-chalamets-love-for-cup-noodles-leads-to-lsquomarty-supremersquo-press-tour-tie-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/timotheacutee-chalamets-love-for-cup-noodles-leads-to-lsquomarty-supremersquo-press-tour-tie-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Trump communications director Anthony Scaramucci appoints UK PR agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s former communications director, Anthony Scaramucci, has appointed a PR agency to handle comms for his U.K. tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-trump-communications-director-anthony-scaramucci-appoints-uk-pr-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-trump-communications-director-anthony-scaramucci-appoints-uk-pr-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PR jobs: February labor report shows stable employment numbers despite layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The February Bureau of Labor Statistics report reveals a relatively stable PR and advertising job market, despite layoffs from major holding companies like Omnicom and other shops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pr-jobs-february-labor-report-shows-stable-employment-numbers-despite-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pr-jobs-february-labor-report-shows-stable-employment-numbers-despite-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger battle: How 5 fast-food chains trolled McDonald's CEO over his awkward bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burger King, KFC, Wendy&rsquo;s, A&amp;W and Jack in the Box are eating their own burger &lsquo;products&rsquo; &ndash; but not in the McDonald&rsquo;s way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burger-battle-how-5-fast-food-chains-trolled-mcdonalds-ceo-over-his-awkward-bite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burger-battle-how-5-fast-food-chains-trolled-mcdonalds-ceo-over-his-awkward-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom PR relocates agencies, leadership in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Weber Shandwick Collective agencies will stay at their current space under the terms of their existing lease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-relocates-agencies-leadership-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-relocates-agencies-leadership-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify lyrics provider hires global comms agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music data business Musixmatch has hired a PR agency on a retained basis to oversee its global communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/spotify-lyrics-provider-hires-global-comms-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/spotify-lyrics-provider-hires-global-comms-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SuperOrdinary brings on Hirsch Leatherwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hirsch Leatherwood EVP Molly O'Neill is overseeing the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/superordinary-brings-on-hirsch-leatherwood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/superordinary-brings-on-hirsch-leatherwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: OpenAI and NATO; CVS Health and Google Cloud]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-openai-and-nato-cvs-health-and-google-cloud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-openai-and-nato-cvs-health-and-google-cloud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[W Communications names new US leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Pallack most recently served as brand director and head of Maison Ruinart, an LVMH Mo&euml;t Hennessy USA brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/w-communications-names-new-us-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/w-communications-names-new-us-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PR’s reach is wide-ranging and multifaceted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stories that hit the headlines this week demonstrated the value of the &ldquo;product&rdquo; that is PR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prs-reach-is-wide-ranging-and-multifaceted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prs-reach-is-wide-ranging-and-multifaceted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. calls out Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[But fans of Dunkin&rsquo; and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey quickly stood up for the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/rfk-jr-calls-out-dunkin-starbucks-sugary-drinks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/rfk-jr-calls-out-dunkin-starbucks-sugary-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SiriusXM’s top communications exec exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Mitchell is joining AI advertising agency Moloco as its first head of communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/siriusxms-top-communications-exec-exits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/siriusxms-top-communications-exec-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We. Communications’ Codeword taps Kim Baffi as executive creative director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most recently, Baffi ushered Salesforce into the AI era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-communications-codeword-taps-kim-baffi-as-executive-creative-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-communications-codeword-taps-kim-baffi-as-executive-creative-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operation Epic Fury: How Trump, Hegseth, Caine and Rubio are steering the war narrative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past five days, there have been four main government officials driving the conversation about the U.S. military campaign in Iran. Here&rsquo;s a recap of what President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Gen. Dan Caine have told the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/operation-epic-fury-how-trump-hegseth-caine-and-rubio-are-steering-the-war-narrative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/operation-epic-fury-how-trump-hegseth-caine-and-rubio-are-steering-the-war-narrative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As the world faces tough questions, NPR uses logo change to champion curiosity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nonprofit news organization tapped Mischief @ No Fixed Address for the national multiplatform campaign, which follows a year of political attacks and funding cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/as-the-world-faces-tough-questions-npr-uses-logo-change-to-champion-curiosity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/as-the-world-faces-tough-questions-npr-uses-logo-change-to-champion-curiosity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s CEO mocked for awkward burger taste test. How can he embrace the roast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exec appeared reluctant to eat the new Big Arch burger and referred to it as a &lsquo;product.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mcdonalds-ceo-mocked-for-awkward-burger-taste-test-how-can-he-embrace-the-roast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mcdonalds-ceo-mocked-for-awkward-burger-taste-test-how-can-he-embrace-the-roast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How ‘Wuthering Heights’ and ‘Wicked’ social posts are building box office hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Snapchat and Omnicom Media report finds moviegoers are largely driven to theaters by social media advertisements and organic posts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-wuthering-heights-and-wicked-social-posts-are-building-box-office-hits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-wuthering-heights-and-wicked-social-posts-are-building-box-office-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscar winner Laura Dern cuts through diagnostic noise in BI’s interstitial lung disease campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partnering with Ogilvy and GCI Health, BI&rsquo;s Beyond the Scars campaign leverages the actress&rsquo;s personal caregiver journey to help patients identify interstitial lung disease sooner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/oscar-winner-laura-dern-cuts-through-diagnostic-noise-in-bis-interstitial-lung-disease-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/oscar-winner-laura-dern-cuts-through-diagnostic-noise-in-bis-interstitial-lung-disease-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Clean ends his retirement: ‘The magic of cleaning called me back’]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been two weeks since Mr. Clean announced he was &lsquo;hanging up his whites.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mr-clean-ends-his-retirement-the-magic-of-cleaning-called-me-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mr-clean-ends-his-retirement-the-magic-of-cleaning-called-me-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek Global Awards 2026: shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shortlist for the PRWeek Global Awards 2026, one of the biggest dates in the global industry&rsquo;s calendar, has been announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-global-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-global-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seedtag hires Brendan McCarthy as comms and marketing lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCarthy joins from Criteo, where he was CMO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/seedtag-hires-brendan-mccarthy-as-comms-and-marketing-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/seedtag-hires-brendan-mccarthy-as-comms-and-marketing-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Chemistry no longer largest US PR firm by revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Chemistry overtook Edelman as the No. 1 US PR firm by revenue in 2024 but gave up the top spot last year after Swoop left its fold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/real-chemistry-no-longer-largest-us-pr-firm-by-revenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/real-chemistry-no-longer-largest-us-pr-firm-by-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penta Group appoints CFO, chief growth officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointments follow Shamrock Capital&rsquo;s acquisition of Penta Group last August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/penta-group-appoints-cfo-chief-growth-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/penta-group-appoints-cfo-chief-growth-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capstone hires former Global Counsel staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six ex-Global Counsel employees, including two practice directors, have joined the global strategy firm as it looks to strengthen its U.K. presence by hiring "up to one in four" of the consultancy&rsquo;s former team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/capstone-hires-former-global-counsel-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/capstone-hires-former-global-counsel-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP cuts bonus pool in half amid shift to ‘single-company model’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incentives will be more closely linked to parent company, with half of bonus tied to WPP and half to operating unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-cuts-bonus-pool-in-half-amid-shift-to-single-company-model/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-cuts-bonus-pool-in-half-amid-shift-to-single-company-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson appoints global chief social and influence officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Buchanan joined Burson last July as EMEA COO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-appoints-global-chief-social-and-influence-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-appoints-global-chief-social-and-influence-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Levi Strauss &amp; Co. CCO Kelly McGinnis retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[McGinnis joined the denim company in 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/levi-strauss-amp-co-cco-kelly-mcginnis-retires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/levi-strauss-amp-co-cco-kelly-mcginnis-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP names first CCO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news organization promoted Lauren Easton to SVP and chief communications officer, it said on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ap-names-first-cco/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ap-names-first-cco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poppi cofounders hire SolComms for executive comms support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment follows PepsiCo&rsquo;s $1.65 billion acquisition of Poppi in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/poppi-cofounders-hire-solcomms-for-executive-comms-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/poppi-cofounders-hire-solcomms-for-executive-comms-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson US sports and entertainment lead exits firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Console had worked at Burson since 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-us-sports-and-entertainment-lead-exits-firm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-us-sports-and-entertainment-lead-exits-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Chemistry posts $560M in global revenue in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The healthcare specialist agency declined to disclose U.S. revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/real-chemistry-posts-560m-in-global-revenue-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/real-chemistry-posts-560m-in-global-revenue-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek and Boston University’s second AI in PR Survey opens for entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The year-over-year findings of PR&rsquo;s definitive survey about AI will inform an industry already wrestling with the opportunities and challenges of the technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-and-boston-universitys-second-ai-in-pr-survey-opens-for-entries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-and-boston-universitys-second-ai-in-pr-survey-opens-for-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chan Zuckerberg Initiative hires Reddit alum Gina Antonini to lead comms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonini worked at Reddit since August 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chan-zuckerberg-initiative-hires-reddit-alum-gina-antonini-to-lead-comms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chan-zuckerberg-initiative-hires-reddit-alum-gina-antonini-to-lead-comms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chan Zuckerberg Initiative hires Reddit alum Gina Antonini as comms leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonini worked at Reddit since August 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chan-zuckerberg-initiative-hires-reddit-alum-gina-antonini-as-comms-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chan-zuckerberg-initiative-hires-reddit-alum-gina-antonini-as-comms-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO Cindy Rose on WPP's strategy: &lsquo;We don&rsquo;t want to be a holding company any more&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rose can &ldquo;see a path&rdquo; back to growth for agency group, which will operate as a single company. &ldquo;I don't think as a holding company WPP had a culture,&rdquo; she says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ceo-cindy-rose-on-wpps-strategy-lsquowe-donrsquot-want-to-be-a-holding-company-any-morersquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ceo-cindy-rose-on-wpps-strategy-lsquowe-donrsquot-want-to-be-a-holding-company-any-morersquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAA taps Chris Curtin as CMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sam&rsquo;s Club and Bank of America marketing vet will join USAA on March 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/usaa-taps-chris-curtin-as-cmo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/usaa-taps-chris-curtin-as-cmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: EBay axes 6% of staff; Snapchat pilots creator subscriptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-ebay-axes-6-of-staff-snapchat-pilots-creator-subscriptions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-ebay-axes-6-of-staff-snapchat-pilots-creator-subscriptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTI strategic communications revenue up 14.8% in Q4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The segment&rsquo;s billable headcount fell from 981 to 907 people last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fti-strategic-communications-revenue-up-148-in-q4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fti-strategic-communications-revenue-up-148-in-q4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson drops 6% in 2025 as PR relocates to new WPP Creative unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP share price finally starts rising on the back of earnings statements on cost cutting and restructuring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-drops-6-in-2025-as-pr-relocates-to-new-wpp-creative-unit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-drops-6-in-2025-as-pr-relocates-to-new-wpp-creative-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[En garde: USA Fencing picks 160over90 for PR, influencer support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Partners was the incumbent on the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/en-garde-usa-fencing-picks-160over90-for-pr-influencer-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/en-garde-usa-fencing-picks-160over90-for-pr-influencer-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monkey business: What should IKEA’s next move be on Punch the monkey?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the retailer&rsquo;s orangutan plush toys sell out, how can it keep the momentum going?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/monkey-business-what-should-ikeas-next-move-be-on-punch-the-monkey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/monkey-business-what-should-ikeas-next-move-be-on-punch-the-monkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson sees ‘moderately improving trend’ in Q4]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP confirmed on Thursday morning that Burson and WPP&rsquo;s other PR shops will be housed alongside its ad agencies in a new division called WPP Creative as it reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-sees-moderately-improving-trend-in-q4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-sees-moderately-improving-trend-in-q4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis mandates four days per week in the office in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe UK has announced that it will be increasing its in-office working mandate from three days to four. The policy only applies to holding company employees in that country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-mandates-four-days-per-week-in-the-office-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-mandates-four-days-per-week-in-the-office-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agassi Sports Entertainment names MKTG as PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency will lead the racket sports-focused company&rsquo;s year-round comms strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/agassi-sports-entertainment-names-mktg-as-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/agassi-sports-entertainment-names-mktg-as-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a mistreated monkey led to a marketing opportunity for IKEA]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the story of the Japanese macaque Punch and his IKEA Djungelskog orangutan went viral last week, the retailer quickly swung into action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-a-mistreated-monkey-led-to-a-marketing-opportunity-for-ikea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-a-mistreated-monkey-led-to-a-marketing-opportunity-for-ikea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zillow promotes Marissa Brooks to SVP of corporate affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooks previously served as VP of communications at Zillow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zillow-promotes-marissa-brooks-to-svp-of-corporate-affairs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zillow-promotes-marissa-brooks-to-svp-of-corporate-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney CCO Kristina Schake to leave company in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schake has worked at the Walt Disney Company since 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/disney-cco-kristina-schake-to-leave-company-in-march/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/disney-cco-kristina-schake-to-leave-company-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom, IPG jointly cut headcount by 8,200 in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Combined staff numbers fell 6.4% as Omnicom took over IPG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-ipg-jointly-cut-headcount-by-8200-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-ipg-jointly-cut-headcount-by-8200-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How HBO leaned into earned culture to launch ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social campaign garnered nearly 18 million organic views with no paid promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-hbo-leaned-into-earned-culture-to-launch-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/how-hbo-leaned-into-earned-culture-to-launch-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Philadelphia Cream Cheese ‘spreads’ non-bagel recipes with new Phillyboy brand character]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 19-spot brand refresh is the cream cheese brand&rsquo;s largest marketing investment in more than 150 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-philadelphia-cream-cheese-spreads-non-bagel-recipes-with-new-phillyboy-brand-character/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-philadelphia-cream-cheese-spreads-non-bagel-recipes-with-new-phillyboy-brand-character/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gran Centenario names Boden Agency PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tequila brand also appointed Hispanic creative shop MEL as its creative AOR, leading its newly formed integrated agency team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gran-centenario-names-boden-agency-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gran-centenario-names-boden-agency-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hormel Foods hires former Weber Shandwick Minneapolis market lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Cederberg will serve as external communications head at Hormel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hormel-foods-hires-former-weber-shandwick-minneapolis-market-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hormel-foods-hires-former-weber-shandwick-minneapolis-market-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accenture links staff promotions to AI use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accenture and Accenture Song aim to be the most "client-focused, AI-enabled" place to work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/accenture-links-staff-promotions-to-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/accenture-links-staff-promotions-to-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism Australia issues PR RFP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s tourism board is seeking a PR and social media agency in the U.K. and U.S. markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tourism-australia-issues-pr-rfp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tourism-australia-issues-pr-rfp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lilly teams up with USOPC to scale Team USA athlete recovery initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drugmaker backs expanded access to long-term rehabilitation and coordinated care for Olympic and Paralympic athletes beyond competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lilly-teams-up-with-usopc-to-scale-team-usa-athlete-recovery-initiative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/lilly-teams-up-with-usopc-to-scale-team-usa-athlete-recovery-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharma PR pro Danielle Keatley among victims of California avalanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keatley led IR and corporate communications at Structure Therapeutics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pharma-pr-pro-danielle-keatley-among-victims-of-california-avalanche/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pharma-pr-pro-danielle-keatley-among-victims-of-california-avalanche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluesky taps Josh Petri as first head of comms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previously with REI, Petri joins Bluesky about four months after the platform began its search to fill the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bluesky-taps-josh-petri-as-first-head-of-comms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bluesky-taps-josh-petri-as-first-head-of-comms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries promote Morgan Randolph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now senior director of communications, Randolph joined the organization in 2024 ahead of its inaugural WNBA season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wnbas-golden-state-valkyries-promote-morgan-randolph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wnbas-golden-state-valkyries-promote-morgan-randolph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports PR pioneer Alan Taylor dead at 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor worked with star athletes such as Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sports-pr-pioneer-alan-taylor-dead-at-89/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sports-pr-pioneer-alan-taylor-dead-at-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe hires ex-Ogilvy influence chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past four years, Titus has also served as global influence lead for WPP&rsquo;s Open X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-groupe-hires-ex-ogilvy-influence-chief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-groupe-hires-ex-ogilvy-influence-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotwire revenue dips as clients focus on AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parent company Enero said an "ongoing focus on margins and cost initiatives are expected to deliver continuing savings" in H2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hotwire-revenue-dips-as-clients-focus-on-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hotwire-revenue-dips-as-clients-focus-on-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherlock Communications promotes three to MD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bianca Boucault, Maria Amelia Costa and Patricia Zylberman are based in the firm&rsquo;s headquarters in S&atilde;o Paulo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sherlock-communications-promotes-three-to-md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sherlock-communications-promotes-three-to-md/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom alum Erin Lanuti launches ‘authority intelligence’ platform, Lilypath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanuti is serving as CEO alongside cofounders Dan Nestle, chief product and intelligence officer, and Todd Grossman, COO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-alum-erin-lanuti-launches-authority-intelligence-platform-lilypath/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-alum-erin-lanuti-launches-authority-intelligence-platform-lilypath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perplexity pulls the plug on ads, citing trust concerns for AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives told the 'Financial Times' that ads risk making users "suspicious of everything."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/perplexity-pulls-the-plug-on-ads-citing-trust-concerns-for-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/perplexity-pulls-the-plug-on-ads-citing-trust-concerns-for-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Are Social restructures North American leadership with key appointments in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Plus Company-owned social agency shakes up U.S. and Canada leadership with plans to enhance creative innovation and client growth across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-are-social-restructures-north-american-leadership-with-key-appointments-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/we-are-social-restructures-north-american-leadership-with-key-appointments-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Dentsu CEO to prioritize 'flatter structure,' speed and improving holding company brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu's corporate shake-up and appointment of a new chief executive follows a record $2 billion annual loss.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-dentsu-ceo-to-prioritize-flatter-structure-speed-and-improving-holding-company-brand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/new-dentsu-ceo-to-prioritize-flatter-structure-speed-and-improving-holding-company-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target names Alexis Williams to lead corporate affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams replaces Katie Boylan, who left the Minnesota-based retailer in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/target-names-alexis-williams-to-lead-corporate-affairs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/target-names-alexis-williams-to-lead-corporate-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TaxAct hires Golin for tax season comms support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golin director of corporate affairs Marissa Driscoll is leading the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/taxact-hires-golin-for-tax-season-comms-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/taxact-hires-golin-for-tax-season-comms-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO John Wren outlines Omnicom’s strategic priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[OPR&rsquo;s legacy comms firms struggled in YoY election comparisons, which dragged the holdco&rsquo;s full-year PR numbers down 2.2%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ceo-john-wren-outlines-omnicoms-strategic-priorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ceo-john-wren-outlines-omnicoms-strategic-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LLYC sunsets Lambert brand two years after acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move marks the completion of the Michigan-based firm&rsquo;s full integration into LLYC US following its 2024 acquisition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/llyc-sunsets-lambert-brand-two-years-after-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/llyc-sunsets-lambert-brand-two-years-after-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Humans of New York’ founder Brandon Stanton named PRWeek Communicator of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The writer and photographer behind the online storytelling project will be honored at the PRWeek Awards 2026 gala in New York City on March 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/humans-of-new-york-founder-brandon-stanton-named-prweek-communicator-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/humans-of-new-york-founder-brandon-stanton-named-prweek-communicator-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom posts first earnings since closing IPG acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quarterly and full-year report is the first since the close of Omnicom&rsquo;s acquisition of rival holding company Interpublic Group last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-posts-first-earnings-since-closing-ipg-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-posts-first-earnings-since-closing-ipg-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeywell Aerospace appoints Brian Grace VP of communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honeywell is spinning off Honeywell Aerospace into an independent publicly traded company, in a deal expected to close in the third quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/honeywell-aerospace-appoints-brian-grace-vp-of-communications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/honeywell-aerospace-appoints-brian-grace-vp-of-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HealthCentral buys MedFluencers, hints at social network ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The acquisition supports HealthCentral&rsquo;s pivot from being considered an endemic publisher to being regarded as a health experience shop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/healthcentral-buys-medfluencers-hints-at-social-network-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/healthcentral-buys-medfluencers-hints-at-social-network-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’ll have a ‘fit’ at these non-fashion NYFW brand campaigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks&rsquo; coffee rave, Google&rsquo;s AI try-ons and Idaho Potatoes potato sack fashion show flaunt during NYFW in a creative fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/youll-have-a-fit-at-these-non-fashion-nyfw-brand-campaigns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/youll-have-a-fit-at-these-non-fashion-nyfw-brand-campaigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weber Shandwick North America head of client experience exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Williams joined the agency in 2015 as EVP and 3PM agency lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-north-america-head-of-client-experience-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/weber-shandwick-north-america-head-of-client-experience-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas beats full-year 2025 forecast with 3.1% organic growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual profits grew 11%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-beats-full-year-2025-forecast-with-31-organic-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-beats-full-year-2025-forecast-with-31-organic-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman wins tourism board PR brief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edelman has been appointed by a tourism board in Southeast Asia, an account it previously held for nine years, when it guided the board through the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-wins-tourism-board-pr-brief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-wins-tourism-board-pr-brief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Never Over for Eli Lilly at the 2026 Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[As with so much of Lilly&rsquo;s recent advertising work, Wieden+Kennedy&rsquo;s specific style and tone help to differentiate its ads from those of other pharma companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/its-never-over-for-eli-lilly-at-the-2026-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/its-never-over-for-eli-lilly-at-the-2026-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft promotes Ben Lampe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lampe, a 12-year Microsoft veteran, will serve as GM, global communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/microsoft-promotes-ben-lampe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/microsoft-promotes-ben-lampe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu reports record loss ahead of CEO transition, suspends dividends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu reduced headcount by 2,100 roles in 2025 and said a further 1,300 cuts are planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsu-reports-record-loss-ahead-of-ceo-transition-suspends-dividends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsu-reports-record-loss-ahead-of-ceo-transition-suspends-dividends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: ChatGPT pilots ads; Instagram chief testifies in social media addiction trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-chatgpt-pilots-ads-instagram-chief-testifies-in-social-media-addiction-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-chatgpt-pilots-ads-instagram-chief-testifies-in-social-media-addiction-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis hires former WPP Studio X global chief operating officer Sean Palmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palmer is relocating to London after 20 years at rival WPP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-hires-former-wpp-studio-x-global-chief-operating-officer-sean-palmer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-hires-former-wpp-studio-x-global-chief-operating-officer-sean-palmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have we reached peak Labubu? Charting the rise and fall of the ugly-cute viral toy]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as a storybook monster became 2024's $430 million phenomenon via TikTok and celebrity flexes, but counterfeit scandals and market corrections now cast doubt on whether Labubu can evolve beyond a one-cycle craze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/have-we-reached-peak-labubu-charting-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-ugly-cute-viral-toy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/have-we-reached-peak-labubu-charting-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-ugly-cute-viral-toy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labcorp picks Racquel White to lead communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[White most recently served as VP of corporate affairs at Royal Canin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/labcorp-picks-racquel-white-to-lead-communications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/labcorp-picks-racquel-white-to-lead-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No agency brand is sacred in the new reality of holding companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Omnicom PR provides the first details of what its agency portfolio will look like moving forward, attention turns to what the big picture will mean in terms of detail for its storied individual agency brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/no-agency-brand-is-sacred-in-the-new-reality-of-holding-companies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/no-agency-brand-is-sacred-in-the-new-reality-of-holding-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comms leaders sign open letter defending press freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The letter demands the Justice Department &ldquo;stop prosecuting journalists for doing their jobs,&rdquo; after Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/comms-leaders-sign-open-letter-defending-press-freedom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/comms-leaders-sign-open-letter-defending-press-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SharkNinja hires Jason Schlossberg as chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 2024, Schlossberg had been running his creativity and innovation agency, ReadyMade Company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sharkninja-hires-jason-schlossberg-as-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sharkninja-hires-jason-schlossberg-as-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek Healthcare Awards 2026 shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The live event on May 7, 2026, in NYC will celebrate the best campaigns, initiatives, agencies and individuals across the healthcare sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-healthcare-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-healthcare-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Models strut in potato sacks for a good cause]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek&rsquo;s observations from the Haute Potato Collection runway show at Grand Central.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/models-strut-in-potato-sacks-for-a-good-cause/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/models-strut-in-potato-sacks-for-a-good-cause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accenture names Rachel Frey as chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frey has worked at the company for more than 25 years over two stints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/accenture-names-rachel-frey-as-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/accenture-names-rachel-frey-as-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skittles, Nike, Adidas, DoorDash and more brands that scored beyond the Big Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether they spent $8 million to $10 million on an ad or not, these brands still caught our attention with smart, brazen and occasionally bonkers marketing stunts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/skittles-nike-adidas-doordash-and-more-brands-that-scored-beyond-the-big-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/skittles-nike-adidas-doordash-and-more-brands-that-scored-beyond-the-big-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.K.-based gaming agency Bastion launches in North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bastion America will be led by MD Rebekah Nicodemus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/uk-based-gaming-agency-bastion-launches-in-north-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/uk-based-gaming-agency-bastion-launches-in-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which brand’s Valentine’s Day campaign makes your heart flutter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teleflora, Fresh Step, Dave &amp; Buster&rsquo;s, Angry Orchard and others have found unique ways to make February 14 extra special.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-valentines-day-campaign-makes-your-heart-flutter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-valentines-day-campaign-makes-your-heart-flutter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL honors Latino youth athletes at Culture Club debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[The league honored 8 student-athletes during its inaugural 4-day lineup, partnering with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Procter &amp; Gamble and Nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-honors-latino-youth-athletes-at-culture-club-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-honors-latino-youth-athletes-at-culture-club-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reevemark supports Eddie Bauer in Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm is serving as a communications adviser to the outdoor apparel company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/reevemark-supports-eddie-bauer-in-chapter-11-bankruptcy-filing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/reevemark-supports-eddie-bauer-in-chapter-11-bankruptcy-filing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP plans to launch WPP Creative]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are no plans to remove agency brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-plans-to-launch-wpp-creative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-plans-to-launch-wpp-creative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl 2026 round-up: Watch the ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands including Budweiser, Expedia and Dove have released ads for the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/super-bowl-2026-round-up-watch-the-ads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/super-bowl-2026-round-up-watch-the-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman promotes Michael Thomson to lead US, Canada tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomson joined the DJE Holdings firm in 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-promotes-michael-thomson-to-lead-us-canada-tech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-promotes-michael-thomson-to-lead-us-canada-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Sadoun on Publicis’ growth, sector woes and why neglecting talent is ‘kiss of death’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis CEO talks to Campaign after increasing revenue and margin at annual results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arthur-sadoun-on-publicis-growth-sector-woes-and-why-neglecting-talent-is-kiss-of-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/arthur-sadoun-on-publicis-growth-sector-woes-and-why-neglecting-talent-is-kiss-of-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the ground in Minneapolis: How one local PR firm is communicating with staffers and clients through the chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Padilla president Matt Kucharski sat down with PRWeek to answer six questions about navigating politically charged unrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-ground-in-minneapolis-how-one-local-pr-firm-is-communicating-with-staffers-and-clients-through-the-chaos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-ground-in-minneapolis-how-one-local-pr-firm-is-communicating-with-staffers-and-clients-through-the-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Bunny’s halftime show will make a statement. Will brands be ready?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brand strategists weigh in on how marketers should approach the most politically charged Super Bowl performance in years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bad-bunnys-halftime-show-will-make-a-statement-will-brands-be-ready/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bad-bunnys-halftime-show-will-make-a-statement-will-brands-be-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post to lay off more than 300 journalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 30% of the newsroom will be impacted, with deep cuts to Asia and Middle East coverage. The Post is also shuttering its sports section.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jeff-bezos-owned-washington-post-to-lay-off-more-than-300-journalists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jeff-bezos-owned-washington-post-to-lay-off-more-than-300-journalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Edelman leaders join Real Chemistry amid expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The healthcare specialist firm opened offices in Munich, Zurich and Dubai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-edelman-leaders-join-real-chemistry-amid-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-edelman-leaders-join-real-chemistry-amid-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Bunny arrives at Super Bowl LX early for Apple Music pre-Halftime Show event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the NFL&rsquo;s announcement that ICE won&rsquo;t be present at SB LX, Apple Music interviewed the Puerto Rican rapper about his goals to &lsquo;connect&rsquo; global fans with music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bad-bunny-arrives-at-super-bowl-lx-early-for-apple-music-pre-halftime-show-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bad-bunny-arrives-at-super-bowl-lx-early-for-apple-music-pre-halftime-show-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Hope names Nisha Morris marketing, comms lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morris previously solely led comms for the organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/city-of-hope-names-nisha-morris-marketing-comms-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/city-of-hope-names-nisha-morris-marketing-comms-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Academy ups Jennifer Davidson to chief marketing, comms and content officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davidson will continue to report to Academy CEO Bill Kramer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-academy-ups-jennifer-davidson-to-chief-marketing-comms-and-content-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-academy-ups-jennifer-davidson-to-chief-marketing-comms-and-content-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early PR earnings prompt more questions than answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Publicis and Edelman post their full-year 2025 financials, the stage is set for an intense 2026 in which the sector must convince clients and the street of the unique value they can offer across the board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/early-pr-earnings-prompt-more-questions-than-answers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/early-pr-earnings-prompt-more-questions-than-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nordstrom names Dakota Rae Lowe head of social and influencer marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edelman alum will spearhead Gen Z consumer growth for the 1901-founded retailer, with a focus on TikTok.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nordstrom-names-dakota-rae-lowe-head-of-social-and-influencer-marketing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nordstrom-names-dakota-rae-lowe-head-of-social-and-influencer-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota taps Kylie Kelce, Eli Manning for Pro Bowl encore game with flag football youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL&rsquo;s official automotive partner celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a star-studded flag football game and $80,000 grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/toyota-taps-kylie-kelce-eli-manning-for-pro-bowl-encore-game-with-flag-football-youth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/toyota-taps-kylie-kelce-eli-manning-for-pro-bowl-encore-game-with-flag-football-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SKDK acquires digital ad shop Wavelength Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wavelength is led by Democratic strategists Dan McNally and Emily Bengtson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/skdk-acquires-digital-ad-shop-wavelength-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/skdk-acquires-digital-ad-shop-wavelength-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Cross Blue Shield Association promotes Katie McBreen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one-time aide to former Vice President Dick Cheney will serve as VP of strategic communications and marketing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/blue-cross-blue-shield-association-promotes-katie-mcbreen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/blue-cross-blue-shield-association-promotes-katie-mcbreen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom, WPP, Publicis and Havas share prices plummet amid AI sell-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu bucked overall decline, experiencing marginal increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-wpp-publicis-and-havas-share-prices-plummet-amid-ai-sell-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-wpp-publicis-and-havas-share-prices-plummet-amid-ai-sell-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This year’s Super Bowl ads are chock full of movie stars. Which cameo is your favorite?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Stone, Adrien Brody, Ben Stiller and even the original Jurassic Park cast appear in this year&rsquo;s Big Game ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/this-years-super-bowl-ads-are-chock-full-of-movie-stars-which-cameo-is-your-favorite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/this-years-super-bowl-ads-are-chock-full-of-movie-stars-which-cameo-is-your-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis chief Arthur Sadoun launches AI coach for Working With Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sadoun speaks to Campaign about survivors&rsquo; loss of confidence after a diagnosis and Publicis Groupe's 'most important' work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-chief-arthur-sadoun-launches-ai-coach-for-working-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-chief-arthur-sadoun-launches-ai-coach-for-working-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman 2025 global revenue down 4%, while US revenue falls 8.1%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edelman CEO Richard Edelman is optimistic about 2026, noting, &lsquo;This should be our year.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-2025-global-revenue-down-4-while-us-revenue-falls-81/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-2025-global-revenue-down-4-while-us-revenue-falls-81/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom PR chief innovation officer Erin Lanuti exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her departure comes two months after Omnicom closed its acquisition of Interpublic Group, with layoffs taking place as a result across the combined holding company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-chief-innovation-officer-erin-lanuti-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-pr-chief-innovation-officer-erin-lanuti-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRSA stresses ‘apolitical stance’ after Minneapolis shootings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The position has led to criticism of the professional group by its own members on LinkedIn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prsa-stresses-apolitical-stance-after-minneapolis-shootings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prsa-stresses-apolitical-stance-after-minneapolis-shootings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why ‘Sports Illustrated’ is playing the CTV field and launching an SI TV streaming channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor-in-chief Steve Cannella discusses the 1954-founded magazine&rsquo;s expansion to CTV with reporter and sports content creator hosts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/why-sports-illustrated-is-playing-the-ctv-field-and-launching-an-si-tv-streaming-channel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/why-sports-illustrated-is-playing-the-ctv-field-and-launching-an-si-tv-streaming-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman appoints US pharma vertical lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sara Jacobson returns to the agency from Astellas Pharma. She previously worked at Edelman for 13 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-appoints-us-pharma-vertical-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-appoints-us-pharma-vertical-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis hits record profit margin, adds 5,800 staff, hikes cash bonuses 8%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revenues grew 5.6% in 2025, well ahead of rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-hits-record-profit-margin-adds-5800-staff-hikes-cash-bonuses-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-hits-record-profit-margin-adds-5800-staff-hikes-cash-bonuses-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Lions 2026 PR jury president revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named Dana Tahir, chief executive of Havas Red in the Middle East and Egypt, as president of the jury for the 2026 PR Lions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-lions-2026-pr-jury-president-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cannes-lions-2026-pr-jury-president-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SourceCode acquires Rally Point Public Relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rally Point cofounder and managing partner John Cook will take on a new role as SourceCode&rsquo;s EVP of fintech and media strategy as a result of the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sourcecode-acquires-rally-point-public-relations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sourcecode-acquires-rally-point-public-relations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dove’s Super Bowl LX spot is ‘for the girls’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dove unveiled its third consecutive Big Game campaign, The Game Is Ours, to support its youth confidence initiatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/doves-super-bowl-lx-spot-is-for-the-girls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/doves-super-bowl-lx-spot-is-for-the-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Hollenbeck to leave Amazon after latest round of layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon said last week it plans to eliminate about 16,000 corporate jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kent-hollenbeck-to-leave-amazon-after-latest-round-of-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kent-hollenbeck-to-leave-amazon-after-latest-round-of-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentimental spots and Super Bowl teasers dominated the 68th Grammy Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands showed up for music&rsquo;s biggest night singing different tunes, but all in sync.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sentimental-spots-and-super-bowl-teasers-dominated-the-68th-grammy-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/sentimental-spots-and-super-bowl-teasers-dominated-the-68th-grammy-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP consults with 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Therapeutics&rsquo; new eye drop campaign, Sarah Jessica Parker serves as a brand ambassador for the over-40 audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/in-first-celebrity-partnership-lenz-therapeutics-taps-sarah-jessica-parker-for-vision-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/in-first-celebrity-partnership-lenz-therapeutics-taps-sarah-jessica-parker-for-vision-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Football Playoff names Eric Tosi to lead communications, marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tosi has held positions with the Boston Bruins, Red Bull New York and the New York Jets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/college-football-playoff-names-eric-tosi-to-lead-communications-marketing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/college-football-playoff-names-eric-tosi-to-lead-communications-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What every client needs to know about hiring an agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek&rsquo;s annual Agency Business Report has been revamped to focus on agencies&rsquo; work, CEO philosophies and value proposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-every-client-needs-to-know-about-hiring-an-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/what-every-client-needs-to-know-about-hiring-an-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thatcher &amp; Company hires Zeno&rsquo;s Todd Irwin as COO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irwin served as MD of technology and West Coast lead at Zeno before departing in 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comms lead to depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicky McHugh led global reputation management, crisis response and strategic communications at the energy management and automation company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/schneider-electric-global-reputation-comms-lead-to-depart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/schneider-electric-global-reputation-comms-lead-to-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ro makes Super Bowl debut with Serena Williams to shift GLP-1 narrative from ‘vanity’ to ‘vitals’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 30-second spot was developed in-house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ro-makes-super-bowl-debut-with-serena-williams-to-shift-glp-1-narrative-from-vanity-to-vitals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ro-makes-super-bowl-debut-with-serena-williams-to-shift-glp-1-narrative-from-vanity-to-vitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis partners with Decentriq for confidential data to support AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal is intended to create better measurement and audience integration, without compromising privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-partners-with-decentriq-for-confidential-data-to-support-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-partners-with-decentriq-for-confidential-data-to-support-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accenture Song retires Nelson Bostock brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes follow the consultant giant&rsquo;s 2024 purchase of Unlimited Group. They will mean B2B comms agency Nelson Bostock's brand will be scrapped, though TMW will be retained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/accenture-song-retires-nelson-bostock-brand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/accenture-song-retires-nelson-bostock-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trevor Project spotlights conversion therapy survivors in latest 'Sharing Space' episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[The raw installment arrives as the Supreme Court weighs a case that could reshape state-level protections for LGBTQ+ youth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-trevor-project-spotlights-conversion-therapy-survivors-in-latest-sharing-space-episode/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-trevor-project-spotlights-conversion-therapy-survivors-in-latest-sharing-space-episode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Will Forte details brother-in-law’s Huntington’s disease in Teva campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[By bringing attention to his brother-in-law&rsquo;s journey as a Huntington&rsquo;s disease patient, Forte is the latest ambassador for Teva&rsquo;s Honestly HD campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/actor-will-forte-details-brother-in-laws-huntingtons-disease-in-teva-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/actor-will-forte-details-brother-in-laws-huntingtons-disease-in-teva-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the schedule: Super Bowl LX]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest moment in American sports is less than two weeks away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-super-bowl-lx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-super-bowl-lx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confidant’s PR practice spins off as independent firm Catamaran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Confidant cofounder Garland Harwood will lead Catamaran as CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/confidants-pr-practice-spins-off-as-independent-firm-catamaran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/confidants-pr-practice-spins-off-as-independent-firm-catamaran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heinz launches a 114-ounce ketchup keg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans can apply to win the 19.5-inch-tall KegChup via Heinz&rsquo;s Instagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/heinz-launches-a-114-ounce-ketchup-keg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/heinz-launches-a-114-ounce-ketchup-keg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which 2016 social media trend do you miss the most?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As 2016 nostalgia takes over social media, fond memories come to mind of Pok&eacute;mon Go, the Mannequin Challenge and Snapchat&rsquo;s &lsquo;puppy dog&rsquo; filter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-2016-social-media-trend-do-you-miss-the-most/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-2016-social-media-trend-do-you-miss-the-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danone vet Gemma Hart joins Calvin Klein parent PVH as comms head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hart has worked at Danone since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/danone-vet-gemma-hart-joins-calvin-klein-parent-pvh-as-comms-head/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/danone-vet-gemma-hart-joins-calvin-klein-parent-pvh-as-comms-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Hooters’ ‘true return to its roots’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Door has been helping to change public perception of the restaurant chain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-hooters-true-return-to-its-roots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-hooters-true-return-to-its-roots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Fallon’s ‘On Brand’ contestant is now a WK Kellogg ‘cereal influencer’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TV show&rsquo;s youngest contestant, Elijah Bennett, joked that reality TV might be &lsquo;the only way&rsquo; to get a job in the marketing industry, which reported a 8.2% drop in job listings last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jimmy-fallons-on-brand-contestant-is-now-a-wk-kellogg-cereal-influencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jimmy-fallons-on-brand-contestant-is-now-a-wk-kellogg-cereal-influencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target, General Mills and 3M among Minnesota brands calling for ‘de-escalation’ amid ICE tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The open letter from the CEOs of more than 60 Minnesota-based companies and organizations calling for officials to find &lsquo;real solutions&rsquo; comes as CEOs of other top companies controversially attend White House screening of &lsquo;Melania.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/target-general-mills-and-3m-among-minnesota-brands-calling-for-de-escalation-amid-ice-tensions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/target-general-mills-and-3m-among-minnesota-brands-calling-for-de-escalation-amid-ice-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruder Finn acquires UK-based Missouri Creative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missouri Creative will deepen Ruder Finn&rsquo;s Studio53, adding talent across brand strategy, visual identity systems, design, animation, experiential storytelling and emerging technologies. Paul Brennan and Stuart Wood will continue to run the shop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ruder-finn-acquires-uk-based-missouri-creative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ruder-finn-acquires-uk-based-missouri-creative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SolComms launches performance PR division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Led by new hire Hallie Greenberg, the division will formalize and scale the firm&rsquo;s affiliate marketing services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/solcomms-launches-performance-pr-division/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/solcomms-launches-performance-pr-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: MrBeast steers Salesforce’s Super Bowl spot; New Pinterest CMO; Nikon taps social media AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-mrbeast-steers-salesforces-super-bowl-spot-new-pinterest-cmo-nikon-taps-social-media-aor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-mrbeast-steers-salesforces-super-bowl-spot-new-pinterest-cmo-nikon-taps-social-media-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navan charts new course with Erika White as CMO, integration with Booking.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Affirm marketing and comms exec, who joined the global B2B travel platform just a few months before its IPO, plans to usher it into an era that will include customer-facing events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/navan-charts-new-course-with-erika-white-as-cmo-integration-with-bookingcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/navan-charts-new-course-with-erika-white-as-cmo-integration-with-bookingcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom spins off Jack Morton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moves come less than two months after Omnicom finalized its acquisition of former rival IPG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-spins-off-jack-morton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-spins-off-jack-morton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipotle creates Coach Cignetti ‘I Win’ Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cignetti, a Chipotle superfan, is the first coach to have an official menu item at the chain after winning the national championship with Indiana University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-creates-coach-cignetti-i-win-bowl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/chipotle-creates-coach-cignetti-i-win-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand USA hires Walshe Group for PR in Australia, New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency tasked with driving tourism ahead of 2026 World Cup and America 250.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brand-usa-hires-walshe-group-for-pr-in-australia-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/brand-usa-hires-walshe-group-for-pr-in-australia-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFO: P&amp;G&rsquo;s communication effectiveness, copy quality &lsquo;improving&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday&rsquo;s earnings call, Procter &amp; Gamble CEO Shailesh Jejurikar and CFO Andre Schulten said the company&rsquo;s &ldquo;innovation&rdquo; is supported by sharper consumer comms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cfo-pampgrsquos-communication-effectiveness-copy-quality-lsquoimprovingrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cfo-pampgrsquos-communication-effectiveness-copy-quality-lsquoimprovingrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP launches ‘single global platform’ WPP Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Glasson, global chief executive of Hogarth, will oversee WPP Production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-launches-single-global-platform-wpp-production/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-launches-single-global-platform-wpp-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davos microcosm needs PR to help navigate an unprecedentedly complicated world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comms pros and corporate affairs advisers are in more demand than ever and that was proven this week on the slopes of the Swiss Alps at the World Economic Forum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/davos-microcosm-needs-pr-to-help-navigate-an-unprecedentedly-complicated-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/davos-microcosm-needs-pr-to-help-navigate-an-unprecedentedly-complicated-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Partners boosts Sonoma County Tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The independent agency is handling media relations, strategic partnerships, activations and related domestic initiatives for the tourism group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-boosts-sonoma-county-tourism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-boosts-sonoma-county-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All hands on deck: MikeWorldWide signs on as SailGP’s US PR partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency is supporting SailGP&rsquo;s races in Bermuda, New York and Halifax, Nova Scotia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/all-hands-on-deck-mikeworldwide-signs-on-as-sailgps-us-pr-partner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/all-hands-on-deck-mikeworldwide-signs-on-as-sailgps-us-pr-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some brand mascots are realizing they are edible. Which campaign is most palatable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jet-Puffed, Pop-Tarts and Cinnamon Toast Crunch mascots are being eaten &ndash; and some are disturbingly happy about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/some-brand-mascots-are-realizing-they-are-edible-which-campaign-is-most-palatable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/some-brand-mascots-are-realizing-they-are-edible-which-campaign-is-most-palatable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hershey unites Olympians and families in tear-jerking campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hershey. It&rsquo;s Your Happy Place marks the chocolate maker&rsquo;s first major creative push since 2018, launching ahead of the Winter Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hershey-unites-olympians-and-families-in-tear-jerking-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hershey-unites-olympians-and-families-in-tear-jerking-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozempic pays homage to iconic Apple ad with spots featuring Justin Long, John Hodgman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novo Nordisk developed There&rsquo;s Only One Ozempic in partnership with Rogue Producer, an independent advertising and content production department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ozempic-pays-homage-to-iconic-apple-ad-with-spots-featuring-justin-long-john-hodgman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ozempic-pays-homage-to-iconic-apple-ad-with-spots-featuring-justin-long-john-hodgman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Lush’s ‘bat signal’ call for Gov. Newsom to commute California’s death row]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many petition signatures resulted from Lush&rsquo;s 9-day regional campaign to end the death penalty in California?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-lushs-bat-signal-call-for-gov-newsom-to-commute-californias-death-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-lushs-bat-signal-call-for-gov-newsom-to-commute-californias-death-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Music, Bad Bunny release trailer for Super Bowl LX halftime show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hotly anticipated performance promises to have the world dancing &mdash; wherever they are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/apple-music-bad-bunny-release-trailer-for-super-bowl-lx-halftime-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/apple-music-bad-bunny-release-trailer-for-super-bowl-lx-halftime-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Music Group hires Billboard EIC Hannah Karp as CCO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karp joins the executive leadership team following a decade at Billboard, where she served as news director before being named editor-in-chief in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/warner-music-group-hires-billboard-eic-hannah-karp-as-cco/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/warner-music-group-hires-billboard-eic-hannah-karp-as-cco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is VCCP finally ready to sell? New era beckons amid M&amp;A speculation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say UK group has "quality and scale" but agency valuations are under pressure because of wider market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/is-vccp-finally-ready-to-sell-new-era-beckons-amid-mampa-speculation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/is-vccp-finally-ready-to-sell-new-era-beckons-amid-mampa-speculation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FGS Global acquires threat intelligence consultancy Memetica]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm also launched an AI advisory practice within its AI and innovation unit, led by global head of AI and innovation Aaron Kwittken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fgs-global-acquires-threat-intelligence-consultancy-memetica/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fgs-global-acquires-threat-intelligence-consultancy-memetica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Edelman Trust Barometer: Insularity is next trust crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency found that 70% of respondents are unwilling to trust someone who has different values, information, life experiences or backgrounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/2026-edelman-trust-barometer-insularity-is-next-trust-crisis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/2026-edelman-trust-barometer-insularity-is-next-trust-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stonyfield Organic jumps into 'toxic mom group' drama with yogurt giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Hollywood feuds over "toxic mom groups," Stonyfield enters the chat with a cheeky campaign that positions its yogurt as the antidote to toxicity in food &mdash; and friendship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stonyfield-organic-jumps-into-toxic-mom-group-drama-with-yogurt-giveaway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/stonyfield-organic-jumps-into-toxic-mom-group-drama-with-yogurt-giveaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H/Advisors reveals expansion targets for 2026, including the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[H/Advisors is targeting acquisitions and office openings in a handful of new territories in 2026, executive chairman Stephane Fouks has told PRWeek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hadvisors-reveals-expansion-targets-for-2026-including-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hadvisors-reveals-expansion-targets-for-2026-including-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: China’s viral Are You Dead? app; Musk’s chatbot blocked from creating sexualized images; Verizon’s seven-hour outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-chinas-viral-are-you-dead-app-musks-chatbot-blocked-from-creating-sexualized-images-verizons-seven-hour-outage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-chinas-viral-are-you-dead-app-musks-chatbot-blocked-from-creating-sexualized-images-verizons-seven-hour-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walgreens’ Beth Leonard joins Kaiser Permanente]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leonard was chief corporate affairs officer at Walgreens. She will lead all comms, government relations and community relations for Kaiser Permanente.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/walgreens-beth-leonard-joins-kaiser-permanente/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/walgreens-beth-leonard-joins-kaiser-permanente/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reputation is becoming a quantifiable asset class]]></title><description><![CDATA[C-suites have long demanded more concrete indicators of the impact of their PR spend &mdash; a new report from Burson attempts to measure this value with hard data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/reputation-is-becoming-a-quantifiable-asset-class/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/reputation-is-becoming-a-quantifiable-asset-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP’s Gregory Gittrich joins Edelman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gittrich will serve as the agency&rsquo;s global head of intelligence. He also worked at Mashable and SoulCycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/aps-gregory-gittrich-joins-edelman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/aps-gregory-gittrich-joins-edelman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hear ye, hear ye: Dove’s new ‘Bridgerton’-inspired short film has premiered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans anxiously awaiting the Regency romance&rsquo;s fourth season to drop can bide their time with Dove and Netflix&rsquo;s Let them Talk spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hear-ye-hear-ye-doves-new-bridgerton-inspired-short-film-has-premiered/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hear-ye-hear-ye-doves-new-bridgerton-inspired-short-film-has-premiered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson hires Sylvester Peoples to lead US sports, entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peoples joins from HP, where he served as a global social content architect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-hires-sylvester-peoples-to-lead-us-sports-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-hires-sylvester-peoples-to-lead-us-sports-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industry pays tribute to J&amp;J comms champion Bill Nielsen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nielsen died last weekend after a short illness and was remembered for being a fierce advocate of high ethical standards in PR and a mentor and friend to many.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/industry-pays-tribute-to-jampj-comms-champion-bill-nielsen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/industry-pays-tribute-to-jampj-comms-champion-bill-nielsen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former BNY comms head Garrett Marquis launches Throughline Global Advisors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marquis launched the advisory firm alongside cofounder Marvin Singleton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-bny-comms-head-garrett-marquis-launches-throughline-global-advisors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-bny-comms-head-garrett-marquis-launches-throughline-global-advisors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After winning big at Cannes, Progresso Soup Drops are back with new flavors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supported by Edelman, Progresso created two new editions of Soup Drops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/after-winning-big-at-cannes-progresso-soup-drops-are-back-with-new-flavors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/after-winning-big-at-cannes-progresso-soup-drops-are-back-with-new-flavors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which fast food chain’s GLP-1-friendly and protein-focused campaign is your favorite?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shake Shack &lsquo;burger salads&rsquo; and Jack in the Box &lsquo;staying jacked&rsquo; tutorials: Fast food is turning fit for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-fast-food-chains-glp-1-friendly-and-protein-focused-campaign-is-your-favorite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-fast-food-chains-glp-1-friendly-and-protein-focused-campaign-is-your-favorite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-J&amp;J communicator Bill Nielsen dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nielsen &lsquo;helped define&rsquo; practicing PR with purpose and was named to PRWeek&rsquo;s Hall of Fame in 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-jampj-communicator-bill-nielsen-dies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ex-jampj-communicator-bill-nielsen-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philip Morris international hires Shannelle Fowler to lead US commercial comms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fowler has worked at AbbVie since 2020 and previously at Red Havas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/philip-morris-international-hires-shannelle-fowler-to-lead-us-commercial-comms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/philip-morris-international-hires-shannelle-fowler-to-lead-us-commercial-comms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI isn’t ‘killing’ jobs — it’s fueling a ‘new-collar’ era, LinkedIn says]]></title><description><![CDATA[CMO Jessica Jensen breaks down LinkedIn&rsquo;s newly released &lsquo;2025 Labor Market Report: Building a Future of Work That Works.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-isnt-killing-jobs-its-fueling-a-new-collar-era-linkedin-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ai-isnt-killing-jobs-its-fueling-a-new-collar-era-linkedin-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu shares slump 11% as buyers walk away from sale of international unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu says it has made no announcements on its international business, after reports that talks to sell the unit have collapsed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsu-shares-slump-11-as-buyers-walk-away-from-sale-of-international-unit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dentsu-shares-slump-11-as-buyers-walk-away-from-sale-of-international-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highwire acquires New York-based Bliss Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bliss brand will be integrated under Highwire with Bliss CEO Cortney Stapleton transitioning into the role of chief strategy and business officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/highwire-acquires-new-york-based-bliss-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/highwire-acquires-new-york-based-bliss-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mars alum Kristen Campos joins Carnival Cruise Line as CCO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campos has worked at Mars for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mars-alum-kristen-campos-joins-carnival-cruise-line-as-cco/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mars-alum-kristen-campos-joins-carnival-cruise-line-as-cco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Soccer kicks off partnership with Praytell ahead of FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency is serving as the organization&rsquo;s PR partner until the end of fiscal in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/us-soccer-kicks-off-partnership-with-praytell-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/us-soccer-kicks-off-partnership-with-praytell-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombas ‘loved seeing’ Golden Globes unexpectedly poke fun at its brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sock brand was a prominent part of a skit at the event, a mention that was not sponsored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bombas-loved-seeing-golden-globes-unexpectedly-poke-fun-at-its-brand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bombas-loved-seeing-golden-globes-unexpectedly-poke-fun-at-its-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the C-suite at CES with Omnicom, Stagwell, Publicis and WPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[From agentic AI product demos to client meetings, an inside look at how leaders from the major holding companies approached the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-the-c-suite-at-ces-with-omnicom-stagwell-publicis-and-wpp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-the-c-suite-at-ces-with-omnicom-stagwell-publicis-and-wpp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognito promotes Felice Tobin to New York office lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tobin previously led the independent firm&rsquo;s Hong Kong office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cognito-promotes-felice-tobin-to-new-york-office-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cognito-promotes-felice-tobin-to-new-york-office-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the schedule: What every PR pro needs to know about the NFL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL really gets down to business this week with eight teams left in the divisional round of the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-what-every-pr-pro-needs-to-know-about-the-nfl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-what-every-pr-pro-needs-to-know-about-the-nfl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill &amp; Knowlton global CEO Kelli Parsons exits to lead Avoq]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parsons replaces Nicole Cornish in the CEO role at Avoq.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hill-amp-knowlton-global-ceo-kelli-parsons-exits-to-lead-avoq/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hill-amp-knowlton-global-ceo-kelli-parsons-exits-to-lead-avoq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Tennis Association promotes Brendan McIntyre]]></title><description><![CDATA[McIntyre will lead U.S. Open, Pro Tennis and USA Tennis communications and content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/us-tennis-association-promotes-brendan-mcintyre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/us-tennis-association-promotes-brendan-mcintyre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teyana Taylor reads Netflix’s future in cinematic What Next? campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streamer transforms its 2026 slate reveal into a star-studded, tarot-themed global campaign with an IRL activation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/teyana-taylor-reads-netflixs-future-in-cinematic-what-next-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/teyana-taylor-reads-netflixs-future-in-cinematic-what-next-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnum Ice Cream names global corporate affairs lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marks &amp; Spencer&rsquo;s former director of corporate affairs will lead Magnum's global corporate affairs function following its separation from Unilever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/magnum-ice-cream-names-global-corporate-affairs-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/magnum-ice-cream-names-global-corporate-affairs-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beauty lovers will ‘die’ at Liquid Death and E.l.f. Cosmetics’ newest drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign sat down with E.l.f. CMO Kory Marchisotto to discuss the sequel campaign to E.l.f. and Liquid Death&rsquo;s 2024 Corpse Paint drop, which sold out in 45 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/beauty-lovers-will-die-at-liquid-death-and-elf-cosmetics-newest-drop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/beauty-lovers-will-die-at-liquid-death-and-elf-cosmetics-newest-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCMA hires Seven Letter’s Brendan Buck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before joining the industry group as chief communications officer, Buck was a partner at Seven Letter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pcma-hires-seven-letters-brendan-buck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pcma-hires-seven-letters-brendan-buck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merck promotes Johanna Herrmann to chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company&rsquo;s previous CCO was Cristal Downing, who joined Insulet as chief corporate affairs officer late last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/merck-promotes-johanna-herrmann-to-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/merck-promotes-johanna-herrmann-to-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaForce ups Shauna Solum to EVP]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the newly created role, Solum oversees LaForce&rsquo;s senior leadership team and four practice areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/laforce-ups-shauna-solum-to-evp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/laforce-ups-shauna-solum-to-evp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas unveils global LLM portal Ava at CES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set to roll out this spring, the global LLM unifies AI models into one secure portal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-unveils-global-llm-portal-ava-at-ces/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/havas-unveils-global-llm-portal-ava-at-ces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Chemistry launches new advisory practice to elevate pharma’s corporate brand reputation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Chemistry unveiled its new advisory practice, focused on corporate communications and reputation, in advance of the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/real-chemistry-launches-new-advisory-practice-to-elevate-pharmas-corporate-brand-reputation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/real-chemistry-launches-new-advisory-practice-to-elevate-pharmas-corporate-brand-reputation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: FIFA World Cup 2026 on TikTok; Goldman Sachs out as Apple’s partner, JPMorgan Chase in; Pinterest’s shoppable Roku series; CES ad agency unveilings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-fifa-world-cup-2026-on-tiktok-goldman-sachs-out-as-apples-partner-jpmorgan-chase-in-pinterests-shoppable-roku-series-ces-ad-agency-unveilings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-fifa-world-cup-2026-on-tiktok-goldman-sachs-out-as-apples-partner-jpmorgan-chase-in-pinterests-shoppable-roku-series-ces-ad-agency-unveilings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest's first global CMO exits after eight years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media platform has not yet announced a replacement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pinterests-first-global-cmo-exits-after-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/pinterests-first-global-cmo-exits-after-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Man Jack drafts Buccaneers QB to ‘reframe self-care as a reset you earn’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The personal care brand tapped Baker Mayfield for a one-year partnership, starting with its Men Who Put in the Work campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/every-man-jack-drafts-buccaneers-qb-to-reframe-self-care-as-a-reset-you-earn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/every-man-jack-drafts-buccaneers-qb-to-reframe-self-care-as-a-reset-you-earn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft hires Valentine Piedelievre-Eman as chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piedelievre-Eman joins the video game publisher from Warner Bros. Discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ubisoft-hires-valentine-piedelievre-eman-as-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ubisoft-hires-valentine-piedelievre-eman-as-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A strong media is more important than ever — but it must retain standards and credibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[From national cable and multiplatform outlets to centuries-old newspapers to streaming platforms to B2B trade publications, an increasingly fragmented media still plays a pivotal role in national narratives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/a-strong-media-is-more-important-than-ever-but-it-must-retain-standards-and-credibility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/a-strong-media-is-more-important-than-ever-but-it-must-retain-standards-and-credibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Letter brings on Brandon Shaw to launch LA office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency has also opened offices in Huntsville, Alabama, and New York, spearheaded by hires Holly Jackson and Marley Hambourger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/seven-letter-brings-on-brandon-shaw-to-launch-la-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/seven-letter-brings-on-brandon-shaw-to-launch-la-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Dry January brand campaign fills your cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands from Goodwipes to OpenTable are tapping into Dry January traditions with interactive maps and IRL parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-dry-january-brand-campaign-fills-your-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-dry-january-brand-campaign-fills-your-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avocados From Mexico’s Guac Guru gives ‘the scoop’ on NFL play-by-plays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The avocado supplier launched Prediction Pit, an interactive platform starring an AI avatar of actor Rob Riggle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/avocados-from-mexicos-guac-guru-gives-the-scoop-on-nfl-play-by-plays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/avocados-from-mexicos-guac-guru-gives-the-scoop-on-nfl-play-by-plays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom introduces next-gen Omni at CES, bringing connected capabilities under one digital powerhouse roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Omnicom&rsquo;s acquisition of IPG, Omni is now also powered by assets originally under the latter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-introduces-next-gen-omni-at-ces-bringing-connected-capabilities-under-one-digital-powerhouse-roof/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-introduces-next-gen-omni-at-ces-bringing-connected-capabilities-under-one-digital-powerhouse-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek Agency Business Report 2026 now open for submissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fundamental guide to PR firm performance and what clients need to know when hiring an agency, including our rankings table, is published in early May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-agency-business-report-2026-now-open-for-submissions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-agency-business-report-2026-now-open-for-submissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Natural Light’s turfed treadmill for ‘getting cut’ while cutting grass]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brewer is &lsquo;mowtivating&rsquo; beer fans to keep it moving even in winter months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-natural-lights-turfed-treadmill-for-getting-cut-while-cutting-grass/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/watch-natural-lights-turfed-treadmill-for-getting-cut-while-cutting-grass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeno names Dana Gandsman global head of health, wellness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gandsman most recently served as VP of enterprise reputation at Pfizer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeno-names-dana-gandsman-global-head-of-health-wellness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeno-names-dana-gandsman-global-head-of-health-wellness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Project names Kevin Wong as first chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wong joined the LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention organization in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/trevor-project-names-kevin-wong-as-first-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/trevor-project-names-kevin-wong-as-first-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Almond Breeze filmed a campaign pitch process with the Jonas Brothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The almond milk brand sent a cold &lsquo;breeze&rsquo; toward AI-generated ads with a humorous campaign pitching process skit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/why-almond-breeze-filmed-a-campaign-pitch-process-with-the-jonas-brothers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/why-almond-breeze-filmed-a-campaign-pitch-process-with-the-jonas-brothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICR appoints Anton Nicholas as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[He succeeds the agency&rsquo;s cofounder Tom Ryan, who will become executive chairman of the board of ICR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/icr-appoints-anton-nicholas-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/icr-appoints-anton-nicholas-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allison Worldwide hires Wendy Lund as global CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lund will also serve as vice chair of health for Stagwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-hires-wendy-lund-as-global-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-hires-wendy-lund-as-global-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Music Group names James Steven chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven previously led communications at Warner Music Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/universal-music-group-names-james-steven-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/universal-music-group-names-james-steven-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting sail: Carnival Cruise Line comms head Chris Chiames to retire in spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiames has been the company&rsquo;s CCO for the past 8 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/setting-sail-carnival-cruise-line-comms-head-chris-chiames-to-retire-in-spring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/setting-sail-carnival-cruise-line-comms-head-chris-chiames-to-retire-in-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FleishmanHillard global head of practices and sectors Mark Mortell retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortell joined the Omnicom agency in 2002, based out of its Dublin office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fleishmanhillard-global-head-of-practices-and-sectors-mark-mortell-retires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/fleishmanhillard-global-head-of-practices-and-sectors-mark-mortell-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Open unveils AI Agent Hub to make 'agency expertise available to entire business']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hub launches with four 'Super Agents'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-open-unveils-ai-agent-hub-to-make-agency-expertise-available-to-entire-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-open-unveils-ai-agent-hub-to-make-agency-expertise-available-to-entire-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and CCO, Method Communications, part ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hired Meredith Maines as their first head of comms in March and retained Method for PR support in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prince-harry-meghan-markle-and-cco-method-communications-part-ways/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prince-harry-meghan-markle-and-cco-method-communications-part-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Harry and Meghan Markle end work with CCO, Method Communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hired Meredith Maines as their first head of comms in March and retained Method for PR support in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-end-work-with-cco-method-communications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-end-work-with-cco-method-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 most-read PRWeek sports stories of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most popular sports-themed stories of 2025 on PRWeek included people moves and fun brand campaigns, as well as short profiles of the PR pros running the New York City Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-5-most-read-prweek-sports-stories-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-5-most-read-prweek-sports-stories-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The top 5 most-read healthcare stories of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek readers were interested in moves at Roche Diagnostics and Eli Lilly, Real Chemistry dethroning Edelman as the largest US PR firm.and federal comms cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-top-5-most-read-healthcare-stories-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-top-5-most-read-healthcare-stories-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The top 5 most-read agency stories of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek readers tuned into stories around crisis support, Omnicom shake-ups and cuts, WPP&rsquo;s RTO mandate and Real Chemistry becoming the biggest US PR firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-top-5-most-read-agency-stories-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-top-5-most-read-agency-stories-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek’s most-read stories of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crises dominated PRWeek&rsquo;s most popular stories of 2025, from fallout on one college campus to Cracker Barrel&rsquo;s makeover that only made its biggest fans angry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweeks-most-read-stories-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweeks-most-read-stories-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You’ve definitely not seen the last of Kristin Cabot’: Dini von Mueffling on representing the woman in the Coldplay kiss cam video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Cabot chose to hire comms support and how The New York Times feature came about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/youve-definitely-not-seen-the-last-of-kristin-cabot-dini-von-mueffling-on-representing-the-woman-in-the-coldplay-kiss-cam-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/youve-definitely-not-seen-the-last-of-kristin-cabot-dini-von-mueffling-on-representing-the-woman-in-the-coldplay-kiss-cam-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 most-read crisis stories of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top crisis stories included Cracker Barrel&rsquo;s logo fiasco, Target ending DEI programs and a PR pro fired over a social media post about Charlie Kirk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-5-most-read-crisis-stories-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-5-most-read-crisis-stories-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 most-read-about people moves of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek's top people move stories of the past 12 months include major transitions at prominent universities and a former top communications executive at Interpublic Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-5-most-read-about-people-moves-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-5-most-read-about-people-moves-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott’s HeartMates, Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin cameo in Hallmark movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[By collaborating with Hallmark movie, Abbott wants to provide younger patients with the understanding that they are not alone and that their heart condition does not have to define their future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/abbotts-heartmates-buffalo-bills-star-damar-hamlin-cameo-in-hallmark-movie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/abbotts-heartmates-buffalo-bills-star-damar-hamlin-cameo-in-hallmark-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Partners hires Andrea Delafield as head of digital, data strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delafield reports to global head of digital Alexis Pratsides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-hires-andrea-delafield-as-head-of-digital-data-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/finn-partners-hires-andrea-delafield-as-head-of-digital-data-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovery Global names leader for communications, public affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adrienne O&rsquo;Hara previously worked at Gap, Inc. and Toys R Us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/discovery-global-names-leader-for-communications-public-affairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/discovery-global-names-leader-for-communications-public-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big 12 Conference hires Rachael Lewis as head of communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis joins the organization next month after nearly eight years at Brooklyn Sports &amp; Entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/big-12-conference-hires-rachael-lewis-as-head-of-communications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/big-12-conference-hires-rachael-lewis-as-head-of-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover picks winner in expanded global agency review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmaker enters "period of exclusivity" with agency group, with media-buying added during pitch process in surprise move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jaguar-land-rover-picks-winner-in-expanded-global-agency-review/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/jaguar-land-rover-picks-winner-in-expanded-global-agency-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cindy Rose hints at plans to ‘simplify’ WPP operating model]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP chief executive Cindy Rose has said she wishes to "simplify" the holding company&rsquo;s operating model to allow for more integration between its agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cindy-rose-hints-at-plans-to-simplify-wpp-operating-model/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cindy-rose-hints-at-plans-to-simplify-wpp-operating-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok divests US operations, CEO Chew says in memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[ByteDance has agreed to sell over 80% of TikTok&rsquo;s U.S. business in a deal designed to avoid a nationwide ban under the U.S. divest-or-ban law.?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tiktok-divests-us-operations-ceo-chew-says-in-memo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/tiktok-divests-us-operations-ceo-chew-says-in-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King names Praytell US PR AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[After starting work in November, Praytell worked on Burger King&rsquo;s SpongeBob menu launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burger-king-names-praytell-us-pr-aor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burger-king-names-praytell-us-pr-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom Health merges DDB Health, The Purpose Group to create Remedy Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remedy Edge will be led by Jennie Fischette, who has served as CEO of DDB Health since November 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-health-merges-ddb-health-the-purpose-group-to-create-remedy-edge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-health-merges-ddb-health-the-purpose-group-to-create-remedy-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi CEO&rsquo;s future under scrutiny as agency looks at succession planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Headhunter sounds out industry executives about potential interest in role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mampc-saatchi-ceorsquos-future-under-scrutiny-as-agency-looks-at-succession-planning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mampc-saatchi-ceorsquos-future-under-scrutiny-as-agency-looks-at-succession-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allison Worldwide global CEO Jonathan Heit to exit agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stagwell firm is planning to name its next global chief executive next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-global-ceo-jonathan-heit-to-exit-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/allison-worldwide-global-ceo-jonathan-heit-to-exit-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: The Academy Awards moving to YouTube; the FTC’s Instacart probe; Amazon’s AI chief departs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-the-academy-awards-moving-to-youtube-the-ftcs-instacart-probe-amazons-ai-chief-departs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-the-academy-awards-moving-to-youtube-the-ftcs-instacart-probe-amazons-ai-chief-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mozilla hires John Solomon to lead communications and marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solomon previously worked at Therabody and Apple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mozilla-hires-john-solomon-to-lead-communications-and-marketing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mozilla-hires-john-solomon-to-lead-communications-and-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026: Buckle up and keep on grinding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pace and pressure of 2025 is certainly not going to abate in the next 12 months and PR pros will need to be especially hard at it and working their hustle game as we turn the page onto a fresh calendar year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/2026-buckle-up-and-keep-on-grinding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/2026-buckle-up-and-keep-on-grinding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI comms chief Hannah Wong departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hannah Wong has stepped down as chief communications officer at OpenAI just over a year after becoming the tech company&rsquo;s first CCO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/openai-comms-chief-hannah-wong-departs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/openai-comms-chief-hannah-wong-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns chief corporate affairs officer Madeline Chadwick departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chadwick joined the pizza brand in 2018 as VP of communications and community engagement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/papa-johns-chief-corporate-affairs-officer-madeline-chadwick-departs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/papa-johns-chief-corporate-affairs-officer-madeline-chadwick-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which brand's Grinch-inspired holiday campaign &lsquo;stole&rsquo; the show?]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s, Walmart and Crocs each partnered with the Grinch this holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-grinch-inspired-holiday-campaign-lsquostolersquo-the-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/which-brands-grinch-inspired-holiday-campaign-lsquostolersquo-the-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DraftKings founder Matt Kalish is playing to ‘win’ through new creator platform HardScope]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inside look at Kalish&rsquo;s playbook for the newly launched creator media platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/draftkings-founder-matt-kalish-is-playing-to-win-through-new-creator-platform-hardscope/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/draftkings-founder-matt-kalish-is-playing-to-win-through-new-creator-platform-hardscope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kekst CNC names new co-CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kekst CNC has named a new co-chief executive, as the incumbent takes a different role at the strategic communications firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kekst-cnc-names-new-co-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/kekst-cnc-names-new-co-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Kekst CNC names new co-CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kekst CNC has named a new co-chief executive, as the incumbent takes a different role at the strategic communications firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/exclusive-kekst-cnc-names-new-co-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/exclusive-kekst-cnc-names-new-co-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analysts expect Omnicom’s jobs restructuring to last into 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omnicom maintains prediction of significant cuts next year is &ldquo;speculation and inaccurate&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/analysts-expect-omnicoms-jobs-restructuring-to-last-into-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/analysts-expect-omnicoms-jobs-restructuring-to-last-into-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeno hires Taylor Gray to lead Atlanta office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gray will oversee the agency&rsquo;s Atlanta footprint, reporting to U.S. head of brand Allison McClamroch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeno-hires-taylor-gray-to-lead-atlanta-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/zeno-hires-taylor-gray-to-lead-atlanta-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP consolidates Grey and Ogilvy’s back-office operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consolidation is part of Grey&rsquo;s split from AKQA into Ogilvy in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-consolidates-grey-and-ogilvys-back-office-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/wpp-consolidates-grey-and-ogilvys-back-office-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers&rsquo; courtside stunt to promote Reese's Oreo Cups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reese&rsquo;s is &ldquo;doubling down on giving fans what they&rsquo;ve asked for,&rdquo; said senior brand manager Melissa Blette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-angel-reese-and-paige-bueckersrsquo-courtside-stunt-to-promote-reeses-oreo-cups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/inside-angel-reese-and-paige-bueckersrsquo-courtside-stunt-to-promote-reeses-oreo-cups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intel hires Annie Shea Weckesser to lead marketing and communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weckesser previously served as chief marketing officer at software company SambaNova. The company also appointed a former Trump official to run government affairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/intel-hires-annie-shea-weckesser-to-lead-marketing-and-communications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/intel-hires-annie-shea-weckesser-to-lead-marketing-and-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix appoints Instacart’s Dani Dudeck as chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dudeck has served as Instacart&rsquo;s chief corporate affairs officer since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/netflix-appoints-instacarts-dani-dudeck-as-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/netflix-appoints-instacarts-dani-dudeck-as-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco names Steve Clayton chief communications officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton has worked at Microsoft for the past 28 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cisco-names-steve-clayton-chief-communications-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cisco-names-steve-clayton-chief-communications-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ColorComm Network expands to focus on all business leaders — not just women of color in communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO and founder Lauren Wesley Wilson said the network is &lsquo;evolving with the times.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/colorcomm-network-expands-to-focus-on-all-business-leaders-not-just-women-of-color-in-communications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/colorcomm-network-expands-to-focus-on-all-business-leaders-not-just-women-of-color-in-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men in Blazers hires CultureSpeed as AOR ahead of 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency providing corporate media relations and executive thought leadership support in the lead up to the FIFA tournament&rsquo;s return to the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/men-in-blazers-hires-culturespeed-as-aor-ahead-of-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/men-in-blazers-hires-culturespeed-as-aor-ahead-of-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram's new web series puts Usher and his sons in the front seat to talk social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Carversations&rsquo; supports the platform's new Teen Accounts with a candid chat about navigating social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/instagrams-new-web-series-puts-usher-and-his-sons-in-the-front-seat-to-talk-social-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/instagrams-new-web-series-puts-usher-and-his-sons-in-the-front-seat-to-talk-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mobile jumps on blind box phenomenon with Baby Three plushies, vending machines and Paris Hilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[T-Mobile&rsquo;s chief brand and communications officer shares how brands can successfully collaborate with blind box toy brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/t-mobile-jumps-on-blind-box-phenomenon-with-baby-three-plushies-vending-machines-and-paris-hilton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/t-mobile-jumps-on-blind-box-phenomenon-with-baby-three-plushies-vending-machines-and-paris-hilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Pinterest Trends x WPP Open; Hinge’s CMO-turned-CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-pinterest-trends-x-wpp-open-hinges-cmo-turned-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-pinterest-trends-x-wpp-open-hinges-cmo-turned-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg updates LinkedIn bio to ‘Coach Snoop, Team USA’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rapper&rsquo;s LinkedIn announcement follows a 30% increase in U.S. pro-athletes on the career networking platform since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/snoop-dogg-updates-linkedin-bio-to-coach-snoop-team-usa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/snoop-dogg-updates-linkedin-bio-to-coach-snoop-team-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Bartlett: Comms function must be valued not just tolerated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade-plus close working relationship between Walmart&rsquo;s comms lead Dan Bartlett and retiring CEO Doug McMillon is about to come to an end &mdash; in that time, the global retail behemoth's value grew 3.5 times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dan-bartlett-comms-function-must-be-valued-not-just-tolerated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/dan-bartlett-comms-function-must-be-valued-not-just-tolerated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cision acquires Trajaan]]></title><description><![CDATA[This move &lsquo;significantly accelerates&rsquo; Cision&rsquo;s AI and data strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cision-acquires-trajaan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/cision-acquires-trajaan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burson hires Bruce Haynes as US head of public affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WPP agency also appointed Randy DeCleene and Eric Watnik as EVPs within the US corporate and public affairs business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-hires-bruce-haynes-as-us-head-of-public-affairs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/burson-hires-bruce-haynes-as-us-head-of-public-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRWeek US Awards 2026 shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join PRWeek on March 12, 2026, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City to find out who&rsquo;s taking home the trophies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-us-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/prweek-us-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbone Fine Food brings on Autumn Communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency is providing the pasta sauce brand with earned media support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/carbone-fine-food-brings-on-autumn-communications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/carbone-fine-food-brings-on-autumn-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Lego, Canva and Affirm became the country’s ‘Go-to Brands’ of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[What marketers can learn from Lippincott&rsquo;s annual brand-related survey of 40,000 customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/why-lego-canva-and-affirm-became-the-countrys-go-to-brands-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/why-lego-canva-and-affirm-became-the-countrys-go-to-brands-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Health Institute hires Renate Myles as director of communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myles, who previously worked at National Institutes of Health, shared how the new administration has impacted the federal agency&rsquo;s communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/public-health-institute-hires-renate-myles-as-director-of-communications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/public-health-institute-hires-renate-myles-as-director-of-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom warns staff in-office requirement will 'increase over time']]></title><description><![CDATA[In-office policy was updated in November, when Omnicom acquired Interpublic Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-warns-staff-in-office-requirement-will-increase-over-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/omnicom-warns-staff-in-office-requirement-will-increase-over-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edelman hires Anna Vogt as global chief strategy officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vogt joins the DJE Holdings agency from VML, where she served as chief strategy officer for EMEA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-hires-anna-vogt-as-global-chief-strategy-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/edelman-hires-anna-vogt-as-global-chief-strategy-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust in government communications is a threat to public health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Credibility of federal public health agencies is weakening with the removal of skilled communications professionals, says George Mason University&rsquo;s Kai Sharpless.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/trust-in-government-communications-is-a-threat-to-public-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 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bash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-turns-100-history-family-warrior-spirit-and-a-huge-cake-at-paris-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-turns-100-history-family-warrior-spirit-and-a-huge-cake-at-paris-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duolingo hires Michelle Scully as global communications head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scully previously held the same role at Twitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/duolingo-hires-michelle-scully-as-global-communications-head/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/duolingo-hires-michelle-scully-as-global-communications-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yelp crowns Dave’s Hot Chicken as 2025’s ‘Most Loved Brand’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yelp&rsquo;s annual Most Loved Brands report placed the Nashville-style hot chicken chain in the No. 1 spot months after its $1 billion acquisition by Dunkin&rsquo; owner Roark Capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/yelp-crowns-daves-hot-chicken-as-2025s-most-loved-brand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/yelp-crowns-daves-hot-chicken-as-2025s-most-loved-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weber research: MAHA biggest wildcard for healthcare communicators in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its latest Health Pulse report, Weber Shandwick surveyed synthetic audiences and pharma and biotech communications leaders on their biggest concerns for next 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global comms head Tom Cunningham out following Omnicom restructuring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omnicom chief communications officer Joanne Trout will continue to oversee the combined company&rsquo;s internal and external communications strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ipg-global-comms-head-tom-cunningham-out-following-omnicom-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ipg-global-comms-head-tom-cunningham-out-following-omnicom-restructuring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VCCP carves out social unit with 80 staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridget Limbrey will lead VCCP Social Club as managing director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vccp-carves-out-social-unit-with-80-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:12:00 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$100,000 in customer donations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ikea-us-fundraises-for-food-aid-amid-looming-snap-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/ikea-us-fundraises-for-food-aid-amid-looming-snap-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equinix hires Intel comms head Jeff Dahncke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cory Pforzheimer was appointed Intel&rsquo;s interim chief communications officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/equinix-hires-intel-comms-head-jeff-dahncke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/equinix-hires-intel-comms-head-jeff-dahncke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VCCP scraps Good Relations, Harvard brands to create integrated PR agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group chairman and legendary ad man Charles Vallance says "PR is in the ascendancy."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vccp-scraps-good-relations-harvard-brands-to-create-integrated-pr-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/vccp-scraps-good-relations-harvard-brands-to-create-integrated-pr-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi, S4 Capital downgrade 2025 growth forecasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi revenues were hit by the government shutdown while S4 Capital blamed "lower project-based revenue and continued client caution."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mampc-saatchi-s4-capital-downgrade-2025-growth-forecasts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mampc-saatchi-s4-capital-downgrade-2025-growth-forecasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Schedule: NFL Thanksgiving weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving football attracts fans and non-fans alike to the NFL. Here&rsquo;s what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-nfl-thanksgiving-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/on-the-schedule-nfl-thanksgiving-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl preview: How the brand is forging an ‘emotional and experiential’ connection with fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pop-Tarts VP of marketing and AOR Weber Shandwick on learnings from previous Pop-Tarts Bowls and how this year&rsquo;s event will be different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/2025-pop-tarts-bowl-preview-how-the-brand-is-forging-an-emotional-and-experiential-connection-with-fans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/2025-pop-tarts-bowl-preview-how-the-brand-is-forging-an-emotional-and-experiential-connection-with-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;M&rsquo;s launches scavenger hunt to help superfan complete memorabilia collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The candy brand wants fans to check their attics, grandmas&rsquo; kitchens and local thrift stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mampmrsquos-launches-scavenger-hunt-to-help-superfan-complete-memorabilia-collection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/mampmrsquos-launches-scavenger-hunt-to-help-superfan-complete-memorabilia-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Creative US hires Charlotte Tansill as president of social, creator and earned]]></title><description><![CDATA[She joins from Ogilvy, where she worked for 17 years, most recently as North America president of PR, social and influence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-creative-us-hires-charlotte-tansill-as-president-of-social-creator-and-earned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/publicis-creative-us-hires-charlotte-tansill-as-president-of-social-creator-and-earned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gray Wolf hires Mike Pernal to lead new Charlotte office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The earned media-focused agency&rsquo;s new location opened earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gray-wolf-hires-mike-pernal-to-lead-new-charlotte-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/gray-wolf-hires-mike-pernal-to-lead-new-charlotte-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU clears Omnicom-IPG $26 billion deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omnicom has passed the final regulatory hurdle in its acquisition of Interpublic Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/eu-clears-omnicom-ipg-26-billion-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/eu-clears-omnicom-ipg-26-billion-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former WPP boss Mark Read announces next move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read announced his departure from WPP in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-wpp-boss-mark-read-announces-next-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/former-wpp-boss-mark-read-announces-next-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haymarket Media Group wins global B Corp certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Process has taken nearly three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/haymarket-media-group-wins-global-b-corp-certification/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/haymarket-media-group-wins-global-b-corp-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Allen joins Gilead’s public affairs team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allen joins from Bristol Myers Squibb, where he worked for the past decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bob-allen-joins-gileads-public-affairs-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/bob-allen-joins-gileads-public-affairs-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FutureBrand global CEO, exec team exit ahead of Omnicom-IPG deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[FutureBrand will report to McCann&rsquo;s local offices instead of McCann Worldgroup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/futurebrand-global-ceo-exec-team-exit-ahead-of-omnicom-ipg-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/futurebrand-global-ceo-exec-team-exit-ahead-of-omnicom-ipg-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Balls are funny, cancer isn’t’: Inside Neon’s Stressticles campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recognition of Men&rsquo;s Health Month, a new campaign from Neon, Testicular Cancer Foundation has launched.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/balls-are-funny-cancer-isnt-inside-neons-stressticles-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/balls-are-funny-cancer-isnt-inside-neons-stressticles-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Skinny: Twitter cofounder funds Vine comeback app; Meta triumphs in FTC antitrust lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekly roundup of app and tech news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-twitter-cofounder-funds-vine-comeback-app-meta-triumphs-in-ftc-antitrust-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/the-social-skinny-twitter-cofounder-funds-vine-comeback-app-meta-triumphs-in-ftc-antitrust-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall of Famers achieved greatness in the field of PR]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRWeek celebrates the induction of its 13th Hall of Fame class on Thursday evening in New York City, honoring legends who provide a shining light for those wanting to join the PR profession.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hall-of-famers-achieved-greatness-in-the-field-of-pr/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/hall-of-famers-achieved-greatness-in-the-field-of-pr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL showcases players’ artwork for ‘helmets-off storytelling’ at Miami Art Basel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second-annual NFL Artist Replay gallery is part of the league&rsquo;s season-long effort to show a &ldquo;whole other side&rdquo; of players and platform up-and-coming NFL fan artists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-showcases-players-artwork-for-helmets-off-storytelling-at-miami-art-basel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/nfl-showcases-players-artwork-for-helmets-off-storytelling-at-miami-art-basel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola's AI Christmas ad 'most talked about' on social]]></title><description><![CDATA[The controversial AI-generated Christmas ad has created the most buzz, but not all of it is good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/coca-colas-ai-christmas-ad-most-talked-about-on-social/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/coca-colas-ai-christmas-ad-most-talked-about-on-social/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carhartt names Weber Shandwick AOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zeno Group was the incumbent on the account for the past five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/carhartt-names-weber-shandwick-aor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/pr_public_relations/carhartt-names-weber-shandwick-aor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We know we let you down today:’ Cloudflare apologizes for global internet chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company responded quickly and repeatedly on its digital owned media properties and on social media. 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