Steve Barnes

1 week ago | odwyerpr.com | Steve Barnes

Whiteboard Advisors, a DC-based edtech PR agency, brings Natalia Battaglia back to the firm as SVP. Battaglia was VP communication at the firm from 2015 to 2021. She was most recently head of communications and public affairs at Common Sense Media, which provides age-based media recommendations and advice for families.

1 week ago | odwyerpr.com | Steve Barnes

CIIC PR is named PR agency of record for Select Registry: Distinguished Inns of North America, the originator and authority in Craft Lodging. CIIC PR will activate a national media campaign highlighting Select Registry’s role as the definitive Craft Lodging collection. It will also leverage travel and lifestyle influencers to share real guest stories, and position Select Registry as the trusted choice for travelers seeking deeper, more intentional stays.

1 week ago | odwyerpr.com | Steve Barnes

While sports fans are one of the most engaged audiences out there, brands are often not sealing the deal when it comes to making a meaningful connection with them. A new report from MikeWorldWide looks at how well brands in five major industries (automotive, casual dining, CPG, financial services and footwear) are doing at leveraging the emotional commitment that sports fans feel for their teams, as well as using it to help develop a similar commitment to their products.

1 week ago | odwyerpr.com | Steve Barnes

Pierpont Communications, a Houston-headquartered agency with operations in all four major Texas markets and Denver, opens an Arizona office. The office will be led by VP and general manager Josh Reed, who was previously SVP, communications at Allison Worldwide. Pierpont opened a Denver office last year.

1 week ago | odwyerpr.com | Steve Barnes

Career.io, an AI and human-powered career platform, hires Anna Klayman as CMO. Klayman joins the company from Newfold Digital, where she served as SVP of marketing, leading growth and acquisition strategy for North America and international divisions. She has also served as group account director, digital at Omincom Media Group and VP, enterprise growth marketing at 1-800-Flowers.com.