Operation Silver Anvil

BRG COMMUNICATIONS NAMED 2023 OUTSTANDING BOUTIQUE AGENCY BY PRWEEK

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BRG Communications (BRG) was recently recognized by PRWeek, with the top award for Outstanding Boutique Agency. The award was announced at the 24thPRWeek Awards celebration in New York on March 16, and along with the recognition as the top of the Boutique Agency, BRG earned a nomination for Agency of the Year.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BRG Communications (BRG) was recently recognized by PRWeek, with the top award for Outstanding Boutique Agency.
  • The award was announced at the 24thPRWeek Awards celebration in New York on March 16, and along with the recognition as the top of the Boutique Agency, BRG earned a nomination for Agency of the Year.
  • "We are honored to be recognized among such outstanding nominees and thrilled to receive this award from PRWeek as Outstanding Boutique Agency.
  • The Outstanding Boutique Agency award comes during a time of strong recognition for BRG with the agency also celebrating winning a 2022 Silver Anvil for Best Boutique Agency, being named a 2022 and 2023 Elite 100 Agency by PRNews, winning more than a dozen awards for excellent client work over the last year, and being certified for the second year as a Great Place to Work ®.

M&C Communications Hires Mitch Jelniker as Vice President

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Denver, CO, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitch Jelniker , veteran television anchor with Denver7, has joined M&C Communications, a national public relations agency with a specialty in Brand Protection PR™.

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  • Denver, CO, Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitch Jelniker , veteran television anchor with Denver7, has joined M&C Communications, a national public relations agency with a specialty in Brand Protection PR™.
  • Prior to joining M&C Communications, he was the corporate relations manager for the Food Bank of the Rockies for three years.
  • He also has a wicked sense of humor, which makes our days a delight,” said Diane Mulligan, M&C Communications president.
  • To learn more about Mitch Jelniker and M&C Communications, please visit https://www.mandccommunications.com .

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.

BRG COMMUNICATIONS BOLSTERS SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a period of sustained growth and recognition among industry leaders, BRG Communications announced the promotions of Shannon McDaniel and Laurie Mobley to Executive Vice President. These promotions come on the heels of growing 44% over the last two years and pacing to deliver another 35% increase in 2022 (based on performance through Q2). The agency also recently celebrated BRG's 20th anniversary, was certified as a Great Place to Work® and was named 2022 Best Boutique Agency by PRSA with a Silver Anvil award.

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  • McDaniel and Mobley have been valued members of the BRG team for 20 and 12 years, respectively.
  • Further bolstering the senior leadership team, BRG also welcomes back Lucy McDonald Spratlin as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.
  • BRG Communications is a nationally recognized, woman-ownedpublic relations agency.
  • As BRG celebrates its 20th anniversary, the agency continues to stay focused on building a legacy of Communications for Better Living.

BRG COMMUNICATIONS TAKES HOME SILVER ANVIL FOR BEST BOUTIQUE AGENCY

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Friday, June 3, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BRG Communications (BRG) was recently recognized by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) with a Silver Anvil for Best Boutique Agency. Earlier this spring, BRG was shortlisted as one of three outstanding PR agencies of its size, and the award was announced on May 19, 2022, at PRSA's annual ceremony.  

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BRG Communications (BRG) was recently recognized by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) with a Silver Anvil for Best Boutique Agency.
  • "Earning the Silver Anvil for Best Boutique Agency is a tremendous recognition and a testament to our agency's unwavering commitment to our work, our clients, and our profession," said Jane Barwis, BRG President and Founder.
  • In addition to the Silver Anvil for Best Boutique Agency, this year BRG was also recognized as an Elite 100 Agency by PR News, and Founder and President, Jane Barwis, was included in PR News' Top Women in PR list.
  • As BRG celebrates its 20th anniversary, the agency continues to stay focused on building a legacy of Communications for Better Living.

FINN Partners Global Public Affairs Practice Continues Growth with Promotion of Alex Laurelli to Senior Partner and Jessie Reape to Partner

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Friday, April 8, 2022

NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global independent marketing and communications firm FINN Partners today announced the promotion of Alex Laurelli to Senior Partner and Jessie Reape to Partner.

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  • NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global independent marketing and communications firm FINN Partners today announced the promotion of Alex Laurelli to Senior Partner and Jessie Reape to Partner.
  • These promotions reflect the ongoing growth of FINN's Global Public Affairs Practice and underscore the agency's core value of collaboration that spans geographies.
  • Reape will continue to report to Robin Crawford , Senior Partner, Public Affairs Practice Leader, Global Public Affairs.
  • Laurelli bridges between FINN Partners' Public Affairs and Technology practices, reporting to both Crawford and Howard Solomon, Founding Managing Partner, FINN Partners West Coast.

BRG COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVES GREAT PLACE TO WORK® CERTIFICATION

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Friday, March 25, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BRG Communications (BRG) announced today its certification from Great Place to Work ®, a nationally recognized authority on America's top workplaces. Leveraging research-backed technology to assess survey data from BRG employees, Great Place to Work® determined 100 percent of BRG employees say the agency is a great place to work compared to 57 percent at a typical U.S. workplace.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BRG Communications (BRG) announced today its certification from Great Place to Work , a nationally recognized authority on America's top workplaces.
  • Leveraging research-backed technology to assess survey data from BRG employees, Great Place to Work determined 100 percent of BRG employees say the agency is a great place to work compared to 57 percent at a typical U.S. workplace.
  • Having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, being certified as a Great Place to Work is a tremendous recognition," said Jane Barwis, founder and president of BRG.
  • In addition to Great Place to Work, BRG is also a certified Woman-Owned Business (WBENC) and has received more than 200 industry awards and recognitions over its 20+ year history.

Clairemont Communications Receives National and Statewide Recognition for Excellence in Public Relations

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Clairemont Communications , a full-service public relations and marketing communications firm, is the only agency headquartered in North Carolina to receive a 2021 Silver Anvil by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

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  • Clairemont Communications , a full-service public relations and marketing communications firm, is the only agency headquartered in North Carolina to receive a 2021 Silver Anvil by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211215005930/en/
    Dana Phelps, CEO of Clairemont Communications, has led her Raleigh-based PR agency to win nearly 250 communications industry awards.
  • Clairemont earned this national recognition for its work with client Ingersoll Rand for a campaign called Owning the Future: Ingersoll Rands Equity Grant .
  • Clairemont devises public relations and marketing communications strategies that utilize traditional communications and digital media to help clients achieve business objectives.

G&S Business Communications Expands Leadership Team with Three New VPs

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

G&S Business Communications (G&S) , an award-winning, integrated marketing communications agency that helps innovative companies change the world, announces three new vice presidents.

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  • G&S Business Communications (G&S) , an award-winning, integrated marketing communications agency that helps innovative companies change the world, announces three new vice presidents.
  • She will also take on business consulting initiatives, support business development opportunities and join the agency's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force.
  • G&S Business Communications is a global independent business communications firm headquartered in New York, with offices in Chicago, Raleigh, North Carolina; Basel / Zurich, Switzerland.
  • The agency helps innovative companies change the world, specializing in business communications across Advanced Manufacturing & Energy, Agribusiness, Financial & Professional Services, Healthcare & Wellness, and Home & Building.

FINN Partners Appoints Tom Jones to Lead New York Health Group and Pharma Sector Teams

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Friday, September 17, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global independent marketing and communications agency FINN Partners announced today that Tom Jones will lead its New York Health Group and Pharma Sector teams.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Global independent marketing and communications agency FINN Partners announced today that Tom Jones will lead its New York Health Group and Pharma Sector teams.
  • Jones is appointed to the position held previously by Kristie Kuhl, JD, who was appointed FINN Global Health Practice Lead in July.
  • In his new role, Jones will continue to elevate the New York Health Group's presence within the pharma sector and strengthen client relationships across North America.
  • "Since Tom joined FINN, the New York Health Group has been growing at an impressive pace and delivering some of the most compelling work in the industry," said Kristie Kuhl, managing partner, FINN Global Health Practice Lead.