Latest Corporate News
Time magazine promotes Kristin Matzen to chief communications officer
She is the first person to hold the title at the media outlet.
Joele Frank execs, Bloomberg reporter launch Collected Strategies
The strategic communications shop will help clients navigate M&A, corporate crises, restructurings and bankruptcies.
Royal Caribbean Group names Heather Hust Rivera global communications head
Hust Rivera has worked in various comms roles for Disney since 2005.
Climate tech company Climeworks signs U.S. partnership with LaunchSquad
The agency will lead the carbon removal company’s push into the U.S. market.
Vir Biotechnology names Sasha Damouni Ellis as chief corporate affairs officer
Damouni Ellis has worked at Bayer and as a journalist at Bloomberg News.
Penta launches global AI unit
Alberto Lopez-Valenzuela, senior partner, and Andrea Christianson, partner, are co-leading the new division.
Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney bashes Bud Light for not publicly standing by her
“I was waiting for the brand to reach out to me, but they never did,” she said.
Agencies, educators decry Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
The landmark decision overturns years of precedent that has helped diverse college applicants.
22% of U.S. employees remain at high risk of mental health issues: Report
Pandemic-era mental health impacts are still playing out when it comes to employee well-being. Here’s what companies can do to mitigate them.
Prolonged protests put Reddit at crossroads with ad revenue
After two weeks of demonstrations, some media buyers anticipate Reddit turning to alternative revenue streams.
McDonald’s international corporate relations chief to depart
Dionne Parker, vice-president of international corporate relations at McDonald’s, is to step down after 12 years at the fast-food chain, PRWeek understands.
Bill Hughes to step down as Pitney Bowes CCO
The industry veteran will be replaced by Kathy Raymond, VP of internal and employee communications.
'You not only know us, you love and trust us:’ How J&J spinoff Kenvue is raising its profile
After a $3.8 billion IPO, the J&J consumer health business is leaning into communicating about its purpose and linking its new brand to its well-known products.
Google’s Lin-Hua Wu to join General Motors as CCO
The Dropbox alum is set to start at the automaker in August, replacing Craig Buchholz.
TikTok names Disney alum Zenia Mucha as chief brand and comms officer
COO Vanessa Pappas has also resigned.
Staffbase adds Jerilan Greene to board of directors
Greene is an alum of Yum Brands and has worked at Edelman, Burson-Marsteller and Deloitte.
Publicis’ Working With Cancer campaign wins Lions Health Grand Prix for Good
‘Not only a brilliantly creative idea, but a globally impactful one,’ jury president says.
Inkhouse supports restaurant chain Cava’s $318 million IPO
The fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant has more than 250 locations in the U.S.
BlackRock hires John Kelly as global head of corporate affairs
Most recently Kelly worked for Roku.
G&S Business Communications CEO Luke Lambert to retire
Principal Anne Green will succeed him as G&S’ first female CEO, starting in 2024.
Analysis
All the ways Shein’s influencer tour went wrong
The fashion brand is being accused of propaganda after hosting a crew of poorly informed influencers to improve its reputation. It did not work.
CEOs are ordering employees back to the office. It’s up to comms to sell it
What works: emphasizing the benefits of in-person collaboration and career opportunities; What doesn’t: threats and intimidation.
Don’t expect sponsors to flee pro golf after the PGA Tour-LIV merger, say experts
One has a 'gut feeling' most people won’t care about the merger, while others say sponsors will have to make tough decisions.
Is the chief communications officer role getting a demotion?
Recent executive moves and reporting structure changes are prompting the question. Yet industry insiders say the position is maintaining its influence.
‘Legitimate anxiety’: Brands get tentative about Pride as anti-LGBTQ activists flex their muscles
Bud Light. Target. Kohl’s. Even Chick-fil-A. Brands know they could be the next to be targeted for celebrating Pride.
CEO Q&A
LiquidSpace CEO Mark Gilbreath on the hybrid work debate
Gilbreath describes the value of hybrid work and how companies can embrace it for a better future.
How Rec Room CEO Nick Fajt runs the digital room where it happens
Fajt powers the platform designed for virtual reality socializing to forge connections in real life.
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Aflac CEO Dan Amos on the value of creating a vision and sticking to it
The supplemental insurance company’s out-and-about duck mascot speaks to its brand and to philanthropy — with one voice.
Just Capital CEO Martin Whittaker believes good things will happen
Whittaker describes how business can turn idealism into purposeful reality.
Marx Realty CEO Craig Deitelzweig on remaking the workplace
Deitelzweig explains why the new office is essential to the renewal of cities but has to provide more than lobbies with expanses of white marble to attract tenants.