https://www.prweek.comrss/us/news Latest news about public relations and communications from PRWeek, leading source of information for the PR industry en Copyright 2026, Haymarket Media Group keith.obrien@haymarketmedia.com (PR Week) Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:03:21 Z keith.obrien@haymarketmedia.com (PR Week) https://www.prweek.com/article/1974364/prweek-launches-talent-compensation-index-replace-salary-survey The index will reflect the fundamental shifts impacting the PR industry and debuts with an analysis of trends from the past six Salary Surveys. Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:00:00 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974364 United States https://www.prweek.com/article/1974367/edelman-canada-names-andrew-simon-ceo Simon most recently served as Edelman’s global executive creative director. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:06:24 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974367 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1974361/behind-blue-wave-democrats-communicated-congress Political advisory firm leaders from SKDK and Purple Strategies discuss midterm candidates’ messaging, multimedia budgeting and comms takeaways. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:29:02 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974361 Political parties https://www.prweek.com/article/1974349/openai-appoints-uber-vet-jill-hazelbaker-chief-corporate-affairs-officer Hazelbaker will lead the AI company’s communications and corporate positioning. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:39:08 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974349 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1974344/brands-begin-exit-liveramp-publicis-ownership-tests-industry-trust Publicis’s $2.2 billion LiveRamp takeover is testing client trust, with Liquid Death planning to leave and rivals questioning whether the platform can remain neutral. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:13:43 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974344 Publicis Groupe https://www.prweek.com/article/1974343/public-policy-holding-company-acquires-reevemark Reevemark will keep its brand and will operate as a standalone business within PPHC’s TrailRunner International. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:13:22 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974343 Agency M&A https://www.prweek.com/article/1974341/prweek-launches-crisis-comms-conference-2027 The 5th annual conference is set for April 15, 2027, in Washington, DC. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:00:00 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974341 Crisis Comms Conference https://www.prweek.com/article/1974272/semafor-hires-meaghan-koppel-global-communications-head Koppel joins from Weber Shandwick, where she served as EVP, U.S. integrated media lead. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:01:00 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974272 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1974261/hotwire-global-names-karyn-barr-us-ceo Barr, who worked at Allison Worldwide for 17 years, will accelerate Hotwire’s AI transformation and growth. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:13:30 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974261 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1974258/droga5-global-ceo-mark-green-dies-53 The Monkeys cofounder passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Saturday. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:56:15 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974258 United States https://www.prweek.com/article/1974256/lagrant-foundation-launches-audra-jim-weiss-healthcare-communications-fellowship The three-year, $150,000 commitment from The Weiss Family Trust aims to support students and recent graduates entering healthcare PR, comms and marketing. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:45:43 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974256 United States https://www.prweek.com/article/1974248/summer-house-star-kyle-cooke-helped-yahoo-put-humorous-spin-daily-weather-forecasts Caragh O'Connor, head of communications for Yahoo News, shares why the brand brought on Cooke to promote its redesigned weather app. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:13:03 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974248 Campaign https://www.prweek.com/article/1974121/edelman-hires-melissa-mackreath-first-na-corporate-affairs-head Mackreath was most recently a managing director at Teneo. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:54:37 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974121 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1974118/publicis-says-omnicom-wpp-welcome-use-liveramp-takeover-completes LiveRamp CEO Scott Howe to receive ‘golden parachute’ of up to $32.5m, even though shareholders opposed windfall in advisory vote. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:40:56 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974118 Publicis Groupe https://www.prweek.com/article/1974113/midterm-election-brand-campaign-driving-polls Lyft, Ben & Jerry’s and Lush are urging Americans to vote for House of Representatives and Senate leaders. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:05:15 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974113 United States https://www.prweek.com/article/1974080/exclusive-dana-maiman-leaving-omnicom-health-tom-schwenger-will-succeed Maiman oversaw the group following the holding company’s acquisition of IPG. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:59:17 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1974080 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1973971/ruder-finn-names-tejas-totade-global-technology-data-ai-leader Totade will serve as global chief technology officer and chief data and AI officer for the independent firm. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:00 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1973971 Technology PR https://www.prweek.com/article/1973967/columbia-sportswear-fans-contending-survival-bunker-case-world-goes-sht CEO Tim Boyle gave survivalists a tour of the bunker in a humorous ad ‘poking fun at wealthy tech bros.’ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:03:30 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1973967 Advertising/Creative https://www.prweek.com/article/1973942/zenni-optical-appoints-zoe-richards-first-director-pr-communications Richards explained that there is a lack of understanding about what Zenni Optical is, which is why she is focusing on creating brand awareness. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:41:05 Z https://www.prweek.com/article/1973942 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1973933/levain-gnocchi-9th-mimis-help-runners-fuel-up-ahead-nyc-marathon Local New York City chains are offering limited-edition flavors and free bites for TCS New York City Marathon runners. 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