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LLYC Announces the Acquisition of Lambert Global

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Monday, February 19, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and MADRID, Spain, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LLYC (BME:LLYC), a global Corporate Affairs and Marketing consulting firm, today announced the acquisition of Lambert Global, a strategic communications firm that specializes in public relations, investor relations, and integrated marketing.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and MADRID, Spain, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LLYC (BME:LLYC), a global Corporate Affairs and Marketing consulting firm, today announced the acquisition of Lambert Global, a strategic communications firm that specializes in public relations, investor relations, and integrated marketing.
  • Founded in 1998, Lambert Global pioneered the integrated PR and IR agency model, and has enjoyed 25 years of uninterrupted growth.
  • Jeff Lambert will join LLYC's Global Executive Committee, while Mike Houston and Jeff Lambert will both join the U.S. Executive Committee.
  • Now operating as Lambert by LLYC, Lambert will create value-added synergies with the Company’s entire international network.

Highwire PR welcomes Michael Byrnes as Managing Director of Health

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwire PR, a high-impact communications and marketing partner for global technology and healthcare companies, announced today that Michael Byrnes has joined the company as Managing Director of Health.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwire PR, a high-impact communications and marketing partner for global technology and healthcare companies, announced today that Michael Byrnes has joined the company as Managing Director of Health.
  • He will scale Highwire’s portfolio and explore strategic additions, while fostering talent and serving as a senior counselor to clients and teams.
  • His expertise will help Highwire continue to drive high-impact, award-winning programs for digital health, MedTech and life sciences organizations.
  • “We’re reaching an inflection point in healthcare, one that requires new ways of thinking when it comes to communicating to stakeholders,” said Emily Borders, principal and co-founder of Highwire PR.

U.S. Senate Unanimously Confirms Michelle Giuda, Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue CEO, as Member of Bipartisan Board to U.S. Agency for Global Media

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Friday, December 15, 2023

The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue , the world’s preeminent nonprofit trusted technology accelerator, announced today that its CEO, Michelle Giuda , has been unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the newly formed bipartisan International Broadcasting Advisory Board (IBAB) of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

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  • The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue , the world’s preeminent nonprofit trusted technology accelerator, announced today that its CEO, Michelle Giuda , has been unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the newly formed bipartisan International Broadcasting Advisory Board (IBAB) of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231215097475/en/
    Michelle Giuda, CEO Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, unanimously confirmed by U.S. Senate to serve on bipartisan board to U.S. Agency for Global Media (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I am deeply honored to join the USAGM’s International Broadcasting Advisory Board,” said Giuda.
  • Prior to her role as the CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, Giuda was Executive Vice President of Geopolitical Strategy & Risk at global communications firm Weber Shandwick.
  • in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was an NCAA Champion and Team Captain of the UCLA Women’s Gymnastics Team.

Alessandra Nagy Joins KCSA Strategic Communications in Senior Leadership Role

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Monday, November 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KCSA Strategic Communications ("KCSA" or the "Firm"), a leading integrated communications firm, announced today an expansion of the senior leadership team within its Health and Wellness practice. Alessandra Nagy has joined as Senior Vice President of its Public Relations Team and will help propel the practice into its next phase of growth.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KCSA Strategic Communications ("KCSA" or the "Firm"), a leading integrated communications firm, announced today an expansion of the senior leadership team within its Health and Wellness practice.
  • Alessandra Nagy has joined as Senior Vice President of its Public Relations Team and will help propel the practice into its next phase of growth.
  • "KCSA continues to bolster its already stellar healthcare team with strong leaders who can help expand our practice within key areas including pharma and biotech.
  • Alessandra brings to the Firm both a personal passion for the healthcare industry as well as strong experience leading global companies through IPOs and billion-dollar acquisitions.

Real Adoptive Parents and Teens Choose Each Other in New Heartwarming PSAs

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), AdoptUSKids, and the Ad Council today launched moving new public service advertisements (PSAs) that encourage prospective parents to adopt teens from foster care. Created by Edelman, the PSAs build on the campaign's "You Can't Imagine the Reward" message and feature real adoptive families sharing their adoption from foster care stories and how rewarding the journey has been for both parents and teens.

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  • A common misconception about teen adoption is that the decision to adopt is driven solely by adoptive parents, but in reality, teens also have an active role in that choice.
  • New PSAs, " Parents Adopted ," developed pro bono by Edelman celebrate how teens and adoptive parents actively choose each other and showcase adoptive parents talking about how they too were "adopted" by their teens.
  • Together, adoptive parents and teens talk openly about choosing to be each other's family and how they've built and fostered a life of deep and mutual rewards.
  • By inviting prospective parents to hear from these six dynamic and relatable families, the new PSAs help viewers see themselves as potential adoptive parents.

Notified Continues 2023 Momentum, Recognized for Groundbreaking AI-Powered Solution for Communicators

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Monday, October 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notified, a globally trusted technology partner for public relations, investor relations, and marketing professionals, today announced that President Nimesh Davé has been named to PRovoke Media’s 2023 Innovator 25 Group in the Americas. Davé is honored for his commitment to ingenuity within the communications industry, pioneering the development and launch of GlobeNewswire’s AI Press Release Generator – the first AI-powered press release generator launched by a newswire service – in March of 2023, as well as filing a patent for its Smart Press Release solution in July of 2023.

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  • Davé is honored for his commitment to ingenuity within the communications industry, pioneering the development and launch of GlobeNewswire’s AI Press Release Generator – the first AI-powered press release generator launched by a newswire service – in March of 2023, as well as filing a patent for its Smart Press Release solution in July of 2023.
  • “At Notified, we’re passionate about Artificial Intelligence, and how it can empower PR pros to work smarter – not harder – to tell their stories,” said Nimesh Davé, President, Notified.
  • “I’m honored to be recognized by PRovoke Media, on behalf of the entire Notified team, who has shown immense dedication and passion for developing transformative AI solutions.
  • In tandem with launching groundbreaking AI solutions throughout 2023, Davé’s perspective on AI has been featured throughout key industry publications – encouraging communicators to approach the technology with confidence:

Forbes Social Awards: Pomilio Blumm shines as top-notch agency

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Friday, September 22, 2023

The Forbes Social Awards showcased the significant influence of institutional communication on both society and the economy.

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  • The Forbes Social Awards showcased the significant influence of institutional communication on both society and the economy.
  • During the ceremony , numerous recipients of awards were associated with campaigns overseen by the communication agency Pomilio Blumm.
  • Thanks to its narrative strategies, this Italian agency has shown remarkable adaptability in navigating the evolving international landscape of the EU.
  • According to PRovoke, the specialized website that published ICCO's data, Pomilio Blumm achieved these results by securing international contracts successfully, resulting in highly positive financial outcomes.

LLYC's first-half net profit rises 13.4% to 4.5 million euros

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

MADRID, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LLYC (BME: LLYC) recorded a double-digit net income growth of 13.4% YoY, earning €4.5 million in the first half of 2023.

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  • MADRID, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LLYC (BME: LLYC) recorded a double-digit net income growth of 13.4% YoY, earning €4.5 million in the first half of 2023.
  • The communications, digital marketing, and public affairs consulting firm earned €4.5 million in the first half, up 13.4% compared to 1H 2022.
  • The audited results confirmed a 12% increase in operating and total revenues (€39.9 million and €48.7 million, respectively) and a 9% improvement in recurring EBITDA (gross operating profit) to €8.8 million.
  • These figures show the company has achieved 50% of its estimated revenue and EBITDA for 2023.

MikeWorldWide Honored on The PR Net 100 List of Top Public Relations Agencies

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide , one of the leading independent public relations agencies, has been recognized on the PR Net 100 list of agencies that spotlights outstanding talent, innovation, and influence within the PR agency industry.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide , one of the leading independent public relations agencies, has been recognized on the PR Net 100 list of agencies that spotlights outstanding talent, innovation, and influence within the PR agency industry.
  • "We're excited to present this year's 'The PR Net 100' list.
  • This diverse group of agencies represents the preeminent communication and marketing firms from across the United States and beyond, who are all contributing to the industry's growth with intelligence, innovation, and a clear sense of purpose," stated Lisa Smith, Founder of The PR Net.
  • The firm has been celebrated across the industry for exceptional client service and innovative benefits and workplace culture with awards including PRWeek's Best Places to Work , Creativepool's Best Places to Work For , PRovoke's Agency of the Year competition, and PR Daily's Top Agencies Award .

ICCO Ranking: Pomilio Blumm - World's Top Communication Company in Growth Rate

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

According to the annual International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) ranking, Pomilio Blumm has emerged as the world's premier communication company for growth rate*.

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  • According to the annual International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) ranking, Pomilio Blumm has emerged as the world's premier communication company for growth rate*.
  • The institutional communication agency leads the list compiled by the ICCO, which comprises 40 associations representing 82 countries worldwide and over 3,000 public relations firms.
  • According to PRovoke, the specialised website that published ICCO's data, Pomilio Blumm achieved these results by successfully securing international contracts, resulting in extremely positive financial outcomes.
  • That's why we believe it is essential to continue investing in research and innovation to anticipate future communication trends’’, explains Franco Pomilio, President of Pomilio Blumm.