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) Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:45:22 +0100 keith.obrien@haymarketmedia.com (PR Week) https://www.prweek.com/article/1967474/nba-teams-announce-2026-schedule-classical-art-pieces-childrens-sketches The Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic tapped into art culture for their season schedule spots. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:01:17 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967474 Consumer PR https://www.prweek.com/article/1967447/doordash-hires-christine-schirmer-global-external-comms-leader Schirmer previously worked for Brunswick Group, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s organization Archewell and Pinterest. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:20:46 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967447 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1967368/nassau-paradise-island-promotion-board-selects-dkc-us-communications-aor Lou Hammond Group was listed as a media contact for the organization as recently as February of this year. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967368 Account move https://www.prweek.com/article/1967433/breakfast-briefing-5-things-pr-pros-know-friday-morning Corn Kid returns for MLB Field of Dreams event; NBA teams drop creative schedule release videos. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:12:15 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967433 Breakfast Briefing https://www.prweek.com/article/1967370/social-skinny-bezos-liverpool-fc-buy-zuckerbergs-6500-word-ai-manifesto A weekly roundup of app and tech news. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967370 Technology PR https://www.prweek.com/article/1967367/will-trumps-next-press-secretary-be What to know about top contenders — and wild cards — media outlets predict may take on the role after Karoline Leavitt exits. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:53:50 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967367 Lobbying & public affairs https://www.prweek.com/article/1967362/experian-hires-north-america-chief-communications-officer Faryar Borhani stepped into the role this month, replacing Gerry Tschopp who has retired. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:12:39 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967362 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1967318/breakfast-briefing-5-things-pr-pros-know-thursday-morning Contenders for Leavitt’s replacement; Tariff refunds; Walt Disney Studios promotes Melissa Stone. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:47:42 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967318 Breakfast Briefing https://www.prweek.com/article/1967255/ruder-finn-launches-llm-driven-website The conversational LLM draws on a bespoke knowledge base tailored to Ruder Finn’s services and history. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967255 Agency https://www.prweek.com/article/1967261/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-step-down Leavitt is exiting the role at the end of the month.  Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:30:58 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967261 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1967256/breaking-beauty-mold-why-k18-swapped-picture-perfect-beauty-activation-literal-ball-hair PRWeek got up close and personal with K18’s 8-foot hairball in New York City on Wednesday. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:28:30 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967256 Experiential/Events https://www.prweek.com/article/1967253/ex-sloane-company-ceo-darren-brandt-launches-higher-plane-media The comms firm’s clients include Ro, Cytokinetics and Act 3 Holdings. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:02:22 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967253 Agency launch https://www.prweek.com/article/1967247/american-airlines-comms-head-ron-defeo-cleared-departure-restructuring-shakeup As a result of the reorganization, SVP of communications and CMO Caroline Clayton will lead communications at the airline going forward. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:35:41 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967247 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1967238/exclusive-burson-eyes-global-growth-new-leadership-role Burson has made a senior appointment in its growth team, with the intention of ‘improving conversion on major international pitches’ and becoming more ‘borderless’. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:48:32 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967238 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1967160/burson-acquires-cognitive-ai-company-limbik 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. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967160 Agency M&A https://www.prweek.com/article/1967208/breakfast-briefing-5-things-pr-pros-know-wednesday-morning Bank of America's $250 billion infrastructure push; NYC probes prediction markets; Experian hires North America CCO. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:41:22 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967208 Breakfast Briefing https://www.prweek.com/article/1967158/watch-10-content-creators-play-hide-and-seek-kate-spade-spot The ad also stars Tyla, the fashion brand’s new global ambassador. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:44:37 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967158 Influencers https://www.prweek.com/article/1967155/insulet-hires-pfizer-alum-joan-campion-lead-external-comms Campion joins new additions to the corporate affairs team under chief corporate affairs officer Cristal Downing. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:49:50 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967155 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1967041/finn-partners-appoints-marty-mcdonald-lead-new-ohio-office McDonald, who most-recently served as Fahlgren Mortine’s first female president, will scale Finn Partners’ Midwest presence. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967041 People moves https://www.prweek.com/article/1967145/exclusive-grayling-cirkle-share-ceo Accordience-owned PR agencies Grayling and Cirkle have ‘moved into a more closely integrated operating model’, PRWeek can reveal. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:06 +0100 https://www.prweek.com/article/1967145 Agency