Jessica Ruderman

Sep 24, 2024 | prweek.com | Jessica Ruderman

NEW YORK: Biometric identity-verification company Clear has hired Tyler Bugg as director of communications, effective on Monday. Bugg will be responsible for developing and executing Clear’s communications strategy with a focus on media relations, corporate and consumer comms and reputation and crisis management, he said. He will also serve as the primary spokesperson for media inquiries.

Sep 24, 2024 | prweek.com | Jessica Ruderman

Park joins the marketing and creative communications agency from Magrino Public Relations where she served as EVP. NEW YORK: Marketing and creative communications agency Becca has hired Jee Won Park as chief client officer, effective this week. Park will be in charge of client relations, retention and acquisition, while also acting as a bridge between Prosek Partners and the agency as it continues to find ways to tie culture to capital, Becca founder and CEO Becca Parrish said via email.

Sep 23, 2024 | prweek.com | Jessica Ruderman

In the newly created role, DaVanzo reports to global CEO Jillian Janaczek. NEW YORK: Porter Novelli has appointed Sarah DaVanzo as chief innovation officer and head of strategic services and foresight. In the newly created global position, DaVanzo will work on initiatives including AI, data analytics, insights and foresight to secure competitive advantages for clients, the Omnicom Public Relations Group agency said in a statement.

Sep 23, 2024 | prweek.com | Jessica Ruderman

Boar’s Head leadership was nowhere to be seen throughout all communications efforts — of which there were few. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opened an investigation linked to meats sliced at delis, identifying traceback data showing a listeria contamination tied to Boar’s Head Strassburger Brand Liverwurst. A total of 28 people reported infection with the outbreak strain of listeria in 12 states at the time, all of which were hospitalized.

Sep 23, 2024 | prweek.com | Jessica Ruderman

Food brands to airlines to tech companies to sports teams have embraced Thailand’s pygmy hippopotamus in social media posts this month. THAILAND: If you have access to the internet, you’ve likely happened upon this month’s latest social media obsession — Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo from Thailand. The two-month-old baby hippopotamus residing in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in the Chonburi Province of Thailand has captivated the hearts and memes of thousands with her exaggerated expressions and feisty attitude.