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FleishmanHillard Promotes Matt Groch to Global Managing Director, TRUE Global Intelligence

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the promotion of Matt Groch to global managing director of TRUE Global Intelligence (TGI), the agency's global research and intelligence practice, after an extensive internal and external search.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the promotion of Matt Groch to global managing director of TRUE Global Intelligence (TGI), the agency's global research and intelligence practice, after an extensive internal and external search.
  • "Matt's attention to employee development, and his ability to drive intelligence deeper into our organization are the foundations of delivering great work.
  • Groch joined FleishmanHillard in March 2018 as a senior vice president and global lead of data analytics and innovation.
  • FleishmanHillard's TRUE Global Intelligence practice reveals the truth about clients' stakeholders, their competitive landscape and impact on desired outcomes.

David Turier Promoted to General Manager of FleishmanHillard's Brussels Office

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the promotion of David Turier, senior vice president and senior partner, to general manager of the agency's Brussels office , effective immediately.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the promotion of David Turier, senior vice president and senior partner, to general manager of the agency's Brussels office , effective immediately.
  • Turier was the first intern in the Brussels office and officially joined the agency as an account executive in 2008.
  • Turier currently co-leads the highly successful Public Affairs practice and heads the office's Integrated Communication and Reputation Management/FleishmanHillard Studio practice.
  • "David has had a successful and impressive career within our agency," said John Saunders, president and CEO of FleishmanHillard.

The Hoffman Agency Celebrates 35 Years of Geeking Out

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221121005070/en/
    To mark its 35th anniversary, The Hoffman Agency lands on Geeks @ Heart as manifesto.
  • Well, it doesn't in itself it just means that we have been around the sun 35 times.
  • Or, if you're into this sort of thing, the number 35 represents a combination of mystic energies from the two numerals, including expansion, creativity and progress.
  • The Hoffman Agency brings the best of both worlds to its clients the high touch of a boutique, with the sophistication in services associated with the mega shops.

Introducing the Culture Gap - New FleishmanHillard Report Uncovers Generation Divided and Explores How to Bridge Society's Divisions

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

The study unpacks a new generation, Generation Divided (Gen D), at a time when people aren't just feeling divided within communities; they are feeling a divide within themselves.

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  • The study unpacks a new generation, Generation Divided (Gen D), at a time when people aren't just feeling divided within communities; they are feeling a divide within themselves.
  • The context of a polarized world has been well established in recent times, with clear societal divisions increasingly influencing both business and personal lives.
  • Generation Divided was uncovered by FleishmanHillard's unique research screening process that moved away from the standard demographic splits based on age and gender.
  • The latest study from our Culture Unit at FleishmanHillard explores this tension.

New WE Brands in Motion Study Uncovers: Brand Purpose is Facing a Pressure Test

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Despite mounting pressure, organizations must continue to be guided by brand purpose as their north star, said WEs EVP International Rebecca Wilson.

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  • Despite mounting pressure, organizations must continue to be guided by brand purpose as their north star, said WEs EVP International Rebecca Wilson.
  • Survey respondents see brands as one of the most important institutions for driving positive change, right after government and media.
  • The WE Brands in Motion report found that lack of data and data-driven goals is the No.
  • The WE Brands in Motion report is a worldwide study of how perceptions shift over time, conducted by WE and YouGov .

WE Communications Builds out Corporate Offering With Hopscotch Consulting Acquisition

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

WE Communications (WE), a global independent integrated communications agency, has acquired social impact and behaviour change agency, Hopscotch Consulting.

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  • WE Communications (WE), a global independent integrated communications agency, has acquired social impact and behaviour change agency, Hopscotch Consulting.
  • Moving forward, Hopscotch Consulting will be known as Hopscotch, a WE Communications Company.
  • Hopscotch are incredibly excited to be joining WE Communications to continue driving positive change for the next generation, said Sam Mercer, Co-Founder, Hopscotch, a WE Communications Company.
  • The acquisition of Hopscotch will extend WEs current offering to provide clients with a robust platform of educational programmes and youth engagement capabilities across the communications spectrum.

Richmond Region Tourism Selects Padilla as Partner for Inspiration Marketing Campaign

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Following a highly competitive search, Richmond Region Tourism has selected Padilla as its marketing agency partner for an inspiration campaign to help grow the economy of the Richmond region by attracting visitors and providing great experiences for all.

Key Points: 
  • Following a highly competitive search, Richmond Region Tourism has selected Padilla as its marketing agency partner for an inspiration campaign to help grow the economy of the Richmond region by attracting visitors and providing great experiences for all.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220927005258/en/
    Richmond Region Tourism Selects Padilla as Partner for Inspiration Marketing Campaign (Photo: RRT)
    Padilla is leading an integrated marketing program to drive tourism to the Richmond region as well as inspire people to live, work, play, and create for the economic benefit of the entire community.
  • The campaign will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act monies given to Richmond Region Tourisms jurisdictions to drive tourism recovery.
  • The campaign committee included representatives from Greater Richmond Partnership, ChamberRVA, Richmond Region Tourism and several of its jurisdictions.

Hill+Knowlton acquires JeffreyGroup in Latin America, strengthens technology offering with global expansion of the Ideal brand

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Recently, JeffreyGroup earned more nominations than any other agency in PRovoke Medias upcoming 2022 Latin America SABRE Awards.

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  • Recently, JeffreyGroup earned more nominations than any other agency in PRovoke Medias upcoming 2022 Latin America SABRE Awards.
  • JeffreyGroup will continue to operate its distinct brand in Latin America as a part of Hill+Knowlton.
  • Ricardo Cesar, who has led H+Ks Latin American operations since 2018, has been promoted to Global CEO, Ideal, and charged with taking the Ideal brand and business model to a global market.
  • Working with Sara and the global tech team, Ideal will help amplify H+Ks already impressive technology communications reputation globally.

WPP Acquires Leading Communications Agency JeffreyGroup

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the acquisition of JeffreyGroup , one of the most respected independent corporate communications, public affairs, and marketing consulting firms in Latin America.

Key Points: 
  • WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the acquisition of JeffreyGroup , one of the most respected independent corporate communications, public affairs, and marketing consulting firms in Latin America.
  • JeffreyGroup will join the Hill+Knowlton Strategies international network and will create the largest global communications agency presence in Latin America, doubling Hill+Knowlton Strategies footprint in the region.
  • JeffreyGroup also recently earned more nominations than any other agency in PRovoke Medias upcoming 2022 Latin America SABRE Awards.
  • Mark Read, CEO of WPP, said: WPPs public relations and communications services have never been more in-demand.

Real Chemistry Reports Strong 21% Growth During First Half of 2022

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Real Chemistry today provided an update on its business performance during the first half of 2022.

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  • Real Chemistry today provided an update on its business performance during the first half of 2022.
  • The company achieved first half 2022 global revenue of more than $270 million, growth of over 21% compared to the prior year.
  • Real Chemistry is on track to achieve 20% organic growth for the full year compared to 2021.
  • During the first half of 2022, Real Chemistry made significant investments in its data and artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio, commercial and communications service offerings, employee programs and operational infrastructure.