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NATION'S FASTEST GROWING HEALTHCARE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS FIRM EXPANDS TO SUPPORT INNOVATORS TRANSFORMING U.S. HEALTHCARE

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

NEW YORK AND SAN JOSE, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking five years of unprecedented results in healthcare marketing and communications, 120/80 GROUP today announced multiple investments to support organizations, advocates and innovators who are transforming the U.S. healthcare system.

Key Points: 
  • "We began five years ago with a clear focus on supporting the innovators transforming healthcare," said Rob Cronin, CEO and founder of 120/80 GROUP.
  • Today, 'digital health' is no longer a discrete market within healthcare – it has become the defining characteristic of all healthcare.
  • She has authored strategies, tactics and playbooks adopted by marketing and communications professionals throughout the healthcare and technology industries.
  • "Healthcare marketing and communications is no longer defined by drug launches, pitching to doctors and patients, influencing policymakers and crisis comms," said Grates.

Employers barely get a passing grade on workplace inclusiveness from LGBTQ+ Gen Z, New EY Research Finds

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

"Feeling safe to be your authentic self is something that everyone should be entitled to, but we know reality is often more complex than that," says Mitch Berlin, EY Americas Vice Chair -- Strategy and Transactions and Americas Executive Sponsor of Unity, the EY LGBTQ+ Business Resource Group. "Company leaders should remain steadfast in their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, cultivate an environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves and offer the right resources so employees can thrive."

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers' efforts around workplace inclusiveness are falling short with Gen Z workers in the LGBTQ+ community.
  • They give their employer's inclusion efforts a C+ grade compared to a B grade from other generations.
  • That's according to the 2024 EY US LGBTQ+ Workplace Barometer , a study of 500 US LGBTQ+ full-time corporate employees.
  • For more information on the 2024 EY US LGBTQ+ Workplace Barometer, as well as additional actionable recommendations for businesses, visit https://www.ey.com/en_us/diversity-inclusiveness/2024-ey-us-lgbtq-workpl... .

TED LASSO DIRECTOR TAKES ON NEW SPECSAVERS 'SHOULD'VE GONE TO SPECSAVERS' CAMPAIGN 'AIRPORT'

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Monday, March 4, 2024

TORONTO, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Specsavers Canada launched its new 'Should've Gone to Specsavers' campaign with a spot called 'Airport'.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Specsavers Canada launched its new 'Should've Gone to Specsavers' campaign with a spot called 'Airport'.
  • The spot was developed by their in-house agency, Specsavers Creative and directed by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning comedy director Declan Lowney, known for Ted Lasso and Father Ted.
  • Harnessing the signature Specsavers humour, the ad introduces us to couple Greg and Ella who are about to go on vacation.
  • Declan Lowney, Director, says: "Specsavers have managed to achieve that rare feat of creating their own distinctive brand of humour.

Leading EMEA communications firm Instinctif Partners has announced the appointment of Jim Donaldson as Non-Executive Chair

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Jim is the latest addition to a recently strengthened Instinctif Partners team.

Key Points: 
  • Jim is the latest addition to a recently strengthened Instinctif Partners team.
  • Matilda Andersson joined late 2023 to lead Instinctif's insights consultancy, Truth, and Christoph Schluter in January to develop the European business in Germany and Belgium.
  • "This is an exciting time of change for Instinctif Partners," said Jim.
  • I am delighted to appoint someone with the pedigree, reputation and experience of Jim as our Chairman leading the firm through the next phase of growth.

Leading EMEA communications firm Instinctif Partners has announced the appointment of Jim Donaldson as Non-Executive Chair

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Jim is the latest addition to a recently strengthened Instinctif Partners team.

Key Points: 
  • Jim is the latest addition to a recently strengthened Instinctif Partners team.
  • Matilda Andersson joined late 2023 to lead Instinctif's insights consultancy, Truth, and Christoph Schluter in January to develop the European business in Germany and Belgium.
  • "This is an exciting time of change for Instinctif Partners," said Jim.
  • I am delighted to appoint someone with the pedigree, reputation and experience of Jim as our Chairman leading the firm through the next phase of growth.

MikeWorldWide Public Relations Taps Luke Lewis to Join Corporate Communications Practice

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide, a leading independent public relations agency, has hired Luke Lewis as executive vice president and managing director of its New York corporate communications practice. In the newly created position, Lewis is responsible for leading the New York corporate practice's already strong team of consultants and roster of clients while supporting the agency's aggressive growth ambitions. He will report to president and chair of reputation management, Carreen Winters.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide , a leading independent public relations agency, has hired Luke Lewis as executive vice president and managing director of its New York corporate communications practice.
  • Lewis joins MikeWorldWide after nearly nine years at FleishmanHillard, where he served in various leadership roles in the agency's New York and San Francisco offices.
  • Lewis has also worked extensively in crisis and issues management, executive thought leadership, employee communications, and strategic brand positioning.
  • The team's corporate communications expertise spans thought leadership and executive eminence, ESG and purpose programming, employer brand, and internal communications.

Fortune International Announces Six Executive Appointments to Drive Continued Expansion

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

He brings over 15 years of financial executive experience in food distribution and packaging to Fortune.

Key Points: 
  • He brings over 15 years of financial executive experience in food distribution and packaging to Fortune.
  • As Chief Revenue Officer, Deferia will lead and support the continued national expansion of the Fortune Fish & Gourmet distribution business.
  • Prior to joining Fortune, he was Senior Vice President and Partner in Creative Planning at FleishmanHillard in Chicago.
  • Before that, he was Executive Vice President and U.S. Head of Planning at BCW Global, formerly Burson-Marsteller, for nearly six years.

FleishmanHillard Hires Hugh Taggart as CEO of FleishmanHillard in the UK

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Hugh Taggart to CEO of the agency's UK operations starting February 21.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Hugh Taggart to CEO of the agency's UK operations starting February 21.
  • "We have an incredible business in the UK, with real breadth and substance, and a truly exceptional culture," said John Saunders, FleishmanHillard president and CEO.
  • In Hugh we have gained a dynamic leader with a hugely impressive track record of improving teams, developing talent and growing businesses.
  • He will bring gravitas, energy and sharpness to our UK team and will add real depth to our global leadership.

FleishmanHillard Hires Hugh Taggart as CEO of FleishmanHillard in the UK

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Hugh Taggart to CEO of the agency's UK operations starting February 21.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Hugh Taggart to CEO of the agency's UK operations starting February 21.
  • "We have an incredible business in the UK, with real breadth and substance, and a truly exceptional culture," said John Saunders, FleishmanHillard president and CEO.
  • In Hugh we have gained a dynamic leader with a hugely impressive track record of improving teams, developing talent and growing businesses.
  • He will bring gravitas, energy and sharpness to our UK team and will add real depth to our global leadership.

TEAM LEWIS Strengthens HR & Leadership Development with Two New Appointments and Major Investment in Training

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

San Diego, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEAM LEWIS, the global marketing agency, has named two additions to its North American leadership team. Inez Odom joins the team as Vice President of Professional Development. Christine Branom joins as Head of Human Resources (HR). Both roles will support HR operations in the United States. Early in 2024, TEAM LEWIS will also launch its largest ever investment in online learning, LEWIVERSITY.

Key Points: 
  • San Diego, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TEAM LEWIS , the global marketing agency, has named two additions to its North American leadership team.
  • Early in 2024, TEAM LEWIS will also launch its largest ever investment in online learning, LEWIVERSITY.
  • She joins TEAM LEWIS after 21 years at Fleishman Hillard, a global communications agency, where she served as the Regional Senior Human Resources Business Lead.
  • Their extensive experience in human resources and team development, coupled with a deep understanding of our industry, will undoubtedly elevate our HR functions," said Noah Dye, Executive Vice President, US at TEAM LEWIS.