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Ketchum Announces New U.S. Election Navigator Offering

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum announced today its new 2024 U.S. Election Navigator offering, designed to help clients navigate an unprecedented and extended political season that will bring a myriad of internal and external communications challenges and opportunities.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum announced today its new 2024 U.S. Election Navigator offering, designed to help clients navigate an unprecedented and extended political season that will bring a myriad of internal and external communications challenges and opportunities.
  • "Ignoring politics is no longer an option for companies," said Jim Joseph, U.S. CEO and Global Chief Marketing and Integration Officer, Ketchum.
  • "This dynamic will only be more exacerbated over the next year in what is expected to be a highly polarizing 2024 U.S. election season.
  • Our multi-dimensional and data-driven election advisory services will help companies and brands navigate the complexity of this communications environment across multiple stakeholders."

FINRA Foundation Awards 2023 Ketchum Prize to Long-Time Financial Fraud Fighter Doug Shadel

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) today awarded Doug Shadel, Ph.D., the 2023 Ketchum Prize—its highest honor—in recognition of his outstanding service and research on protecting consumers, particularly vulnerable Americans.

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  • The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) today awarded Doug Shadel, Ph.D., the 2023 Ketchum Prize—its highest honor—in recognition of his outstanding service and research on protecting consumers, particularly vulnerable Americans.
  • Shadel is one of the nation’s foremost experts on financial fraud, having dedicated the past 30 years to safeguarding consumers, especially older people, through fraud investigation, research and education.
  • “Doug Shadel’s tireless work protecting consumers and his groundbreaking research on financial fraud embody the ideals celebrated by the Ketchum Prize,” said FINRA Foundation President Gerri Walsh .
  • His work has helped tens of millions of people understand and avoid financial fraud.”
    “I am honored and humbled to receive the 2023 Ketchum Prize from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

Herbalife Steps Up to Support Healthy Active Lifestyles for 10th Consecutive Year as Nutrition Partner for Downtown Los Angeles YMCA's Stair Climb & Urban Hike

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health and wellness company, Herbalife, today announced it returns for the tenth consecutive year as the official nutrition partner of the Ketchum–Downtown YMCA Stair Climb for Los Angeles, taking place Friday, September 29. On the 30th Anniversary of the YMCA Stair Climb & Urban Hike, the company will support more than 3,000 participants who complete the 75-flight ascent to the top of the U.S. Bank Tower in Downtown Los Angeles, by helping ensure they receive nutrients and proper hydration, with products from its Herbalife24 sports line including Herbalife24 Achieve Bars and CR7 Drive. The more than 100 Herbalife employees participating through the company's new, year-long, #Herbalife #ImWithYou healthy active lifestyle campaign will also be awarded points through its corporate wellness program.  Each year, the stair climb raises funds to subsidize YMCA community programs, including those that fight obesity, by promoting healthy living. The Y's programs make it possible for children, teens, and seniors from under-resourced neighborhoods in the city to participate.

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  • The more than 100 Herbalife employees participating through the company's new, year-long, #Herbalife #ImWithYou healthy active lifestyle campaign will also be awarded points through its corporate wellness program.
  • Each year, the stair climb raises funds to subsidize YMCA community programs, including those that fight obesity, by promoting healthy living.
  • "We are excited to welcome Herbalife back as our official nutrition partner for our 30-year anniversary of the stair climb."
  • To see how Herbalife is helping people get up and get active, follow along on social using #ImWithYou.

Big Rock Brands Acquires Fish Consulting

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Rock Brands, a private-equity owned holding company specializing in serving the marketing needs of the franchising sector, announced today the acquisition of Fish Consulting, LLC, a Fort Lauderdale-based national communications firm. With the acquisition, Big Rock Brands adds to its growing portfolio of agencies dedicated to providing a full suite of integrated marketing solutions to emerging and established franchisors, franchisees, and other multi-location businesses.

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  • The acquisition of Fish Consulting marks the fourth by Big Rock Brands since it was created in 2020, with the goal of building a portfolio of marketing agencies that leverage data-driven marketing solutions to help franchise brands and non-profit organizations achieve their business goals.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Fish Consulting into our family of award-winning marketing partners," says Michael Kessler, Chairman of Big Rock Brands.
  • According to David Chapman, CEO of 919 Marketing, "Big Rock Brands acquisition of Fish Consulting is far more than a strategic business decision; it is a game-changing move that will send ripples through franchise marketing.
  • The full range of services under the 919 Marketing brand -- along with the capabilities gained through the acquisition of Fish Consulting -- makes Big Rock Brands the leading data-driven, integrated marketing agency platform company in franchising.

KETCHUM NAMED GLOBAL NETWORK OF THE YEAR AT ICCO GLOBAL AWARDS 2022

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum was recently named Global Network of the Year at the ICCO Global Awards 2022 ceremony. The agency was honored with four esteemed accolades during the event. Ketchum's Jo-ann Robertson, CEO, Global Markets, was recognized as PR Leader of the Year for exemplifying effective leadership and making significant contributions to the industry as a whole. The consultancy's wins also included acknowledgements celebrating innovative client campaigns spanning a range of industries.

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  • Consultancy Wins Big with Top Agency Honor and Four Total Accolades at Ceremony Celebrating PR Campaigns, Individuals and Organizations from Around the World
    NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum was recently named Global Network of the Year at the ICCO Global Awards 2022 ceremony.
  • The annual ICCO Global Awards program is organized by theInternational Communications Consultancy Organisation ( ICCO ), which is comprised of 41 trade associations that come from 81 countries worldwide.
  • Recipients of 2022 ICCO Global Awards were recognized Dec. 1 at a black-tie ceremony at The Savoy House in London.
  • "To be recognized as Global Network of the Year by ICCO is an incredible achievement.

Ketchum Demonstrates How Humanizing Campaigns Can Help For Successful Viral Marketing [DesignRush Spotlight]

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 80% of online businesses rely on viral marketing to power-up their advertising strategies, as shared by Campaign Monitor. It suggests that viral marketing can be an effective tactic that helps organizations drive measurable results online — only if done right.

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  • DesignRush shares two Ketchum campaigns to show how humanizing helps improve viral marketing strategies.
  • MIAMI, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 80% of online businesses rely on viral marketing to power-up their advertising strategies, as shared by Campaign Monitor.
  • It suggests that viral marketing can be an effective tactic that helps organizations drive measurable results online only if done right.
  • DesignRush , a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies, shares two Ketchum campaigns to show an approach that works for an effective viral marketing campaign.

Grayling Adds Senior Executives in the United States

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Grayling, the worlds local communications firm, announced the appointments of Robert Bob Conrad as Executive Vice President and Alla Shkiler as Senior Vice President.

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  • Grayling, the worlds local communications firm, announced the appointments of Robert Bob Conrad as Executive Vice President and Alla Shkiler as Senior Vice President.
  • They will provide senior counsel to U.S. and international clients on confronting societal challenges and articulating how they are doing so.
  • So, I know how crucial their counsel is to clients business and reputational success, said Danny Strauss, Managing Director, Grayling New York.
  • Immediately before joining Grayling, Conrad was Senior Media & Content Director at Syneos Health, a biopharmaceutical solutions organization.

FINRA Foundation Awards 2022 Ketchum Prize to Cesar Escalante

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

"I am truly honored to receive the Ketchum Prize from the FINRA Foundation, Escalante said.

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  • "I am truly honored to receive the Ketchum Prize from the FINRA Foundation, Escalante said.
  • The FINRA Foundations $10,000 Ketchum Prize honors FINRAs former chairman and CEO Richard Rick Ketchum, who retired in 2016 following three decades of distinguished leadership in securities regulation.
  • Ketchum also served as chairman of the FINRA Foundation and is a longtime advocate for helping families achieve economic well-being.
  • The FINRA Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Ketchum Prize.

BRG COMMUNICATIONS NAMES MICHAEL SLOAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a strategic move to capitalize on the firm's sustained growth and notable national recognition, while fortifying a foundation for agency transformation, BRG Communications hires Michael Sloan as Chief Operations Officer. As the first COO in the agency's more than two-decade history, Sloan will work closely with BRG CEO, Jane Barwis, to deliver on the company's mission by overseeing all operations including finance, human resources, office management, and internal communications.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a strategic move to capitalize on the firm's sustained growth and notable national recognition, while fortifying a foundation for agency transformation, BRG Communications hires Michael Sloan as Chief Operations Officer.
  • Also, earlier in his career, Sloan worked alongside Barwis and members of the BRG executive team at Ketchum, successfully driving growth for the Southeastern offices.
  • "It's an incredible time to come onboard to support Jane's strategic vision for BRG and help create a strong infrastructure that supports the company's continued success," said Michael Sloan, COO, BRG Communications.
  • As BRG celebrates its 20th anniversary, the agency continues to stay focused on building a legacy of Communications for Better Living.

MOET HENNESSY APPOINTS A NEW VP COMMUNICATION

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

PARIS, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --We are pleased to announce Jean-Martial Ribes' appointment as VP Communication for Mot Hennessy, effective mid-June 2022.

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  • PARIS, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --We are pleased to announce Jean-Martial Ribes' appointment as VP Communication for Mot Hennessy, effective mid-June 2022.
  • He will report to Philippe Schaus, Chairman and CEO of Mot Hennessy, and be a member of the Mot Hennessy Leadership Team.
  • He will help pursue our mission to craft exceptional experiences and communication strategies for Mot Hennessy and our twenty-five Maisons throughout the world.
  • Anne-Catherine Grimal, after 25 years at Mot Hennessy and LVMH, has decided to retire, and move to a freelance communication consulting role, in which she will continue to support Mot Hennessy in different missions.