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J.J. Carter becomes CEO of FleishmanHillard; John Saunders steps down

John Saunders, CEO and Global President of FleishmanHillard under Omnicom PR Group, will be stepping down on October 1, with J.J. Carter taking over his role. At that time, Saunders will assume the position of chairman. Carter, at present the Global Chief Operating Officer and President of the Americas for FleishmanHillard, will be reporting to Omnicom PR Group CEO Chris Foster in his new capacity and join the global leadership team.Carter will continue to work from San Francisco, with no plans to relocate to St. Louis, Missouri, the place where Saunders is based, or to New York City. Saunders, originally from Dublin, Ireland, has led FleishmanHillard for nine years. He was appointed Regional President for EMEA in 2011, following his role as Regional Director for Europe, which he began seven years earlier. He led the foundation of Fleishman-Hillard Saunders in 1990.In 2023, Cisco?ÇÖs North America PR business was retained by the company which continues to work with pivotal clients such as JPMorgan Chase, Johnson & Johnson, Philips, Samsung and PepsiCo. However, the firm lost major accounts like UPS and AT&T, with the latter choosing Jackson Spalding as its lead PR agency.Carter has been with FleishmanHillard since the year 2005, taking on several leadership roles before being named Global Chief Operating Officer and President of the Americas in 2016.
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The Bailey Foundation picks KTA Media Group as PR Agency

 KTA Media Group has been selected as "Agency of Record" for The Bailey Foundation, a designated 501c3 nonprofit organization serving the greater St. Louis area, whose mission is to help provide children and their families with education programs, food and nutrition support, as well as leadership initiatives to ensure they have a strong, healthy community to thrive in. KTA Media Group will manage the foundation's media relations outreach as well as its local business and corporate partnership initiatives, through a newly developed Purple Pathways Campaign."It's an honor to serve The Bailey Foundation and work alongside their passionate team that provides essential services and fundamentals to ensure youth and their families across the region have every resource and opportunity to reach their full potential," shares Kayla Tucker Adams, founder and CEO of KTA Media Group. "Stemming from the passion of CEO and founder of The Bailey Foundation, Diarra Warford, our team is dedicated to helping this profound community organization grow and connect with likeminded local and corporate businesses to build on the foundation's already impressive footprint in the Greater St. Louis area."Founded in 2018, The Bailey Foundation has built a foundation throughout the region that encourages and uplifts the incredible power that children yield to guarantee they will mold the future for generations to come. Through the foundation's proactive approach, children and families gain access to resources, education and various forms of support they need to help them. The essential services the foundation provides includes: health and nutrition services, fresh fun markets, leadership and enrichment programs, community events, and more. As it continues to grow, The Bailey foundation is committed to nurturing and cultivating environments that help children reach their full potential and positively impact future generations to come."We are so excited to work with a public relations team that not only sees our vision but believes in our mission to help local youth grow and prosper. Working hand-in-hand with this seasoned public relations team will complement our vision in being proactive, as opposed to reactive, when providing opportunities for local youth and families throughout the greater St. Louis area," adds Diarra Warford.The Bailey Foundation partners with service leaders, like schools and school districts, similar community organizations, churches, and community initiatives that share their passion for youth empowerment and success. As the foundation grows its footprint in and beyond the St. Louis area, it's seeking businesses and corporations to help get involved in its youth and family programs - from monetary donations to event spaces, and fundraising initiatives - as the organization will only continue to expand and thrive through key partnerships, donations and volunteer support.Diarra Warford is a passionate, outspoken advocate for her community and a great resource when seeking expert insights into topics like:Youth empowerment and prosperityHealth and Nutrition Access and educational developmentCommunity support and nonprofit engagement
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Truescope appoints Tressa Robbins as VP of Client Success

Truescope, a leading global media monitoring and PR measurement company, has announced the appointment of Tressa Robbins as Vice President of Client Success. Robbins joins Truescope from Burrelles, where she served as Vice President of Customer Onboarding & Implementation.In her new role at Truescope, Robbins will be pivotal in managing the company?ÇÖs newly expanded press clipping services for both global and domestic clients. Her extensive background and industry knowledge will be crucial in enhancing client experiences and driving the company?ÇÖs growth.?Ç£I have gotten to know several Truescope leaders over the years. It?ÇÖs been incredible to see the growth and exciting innovations happening within the company. I am excited to join my colleagues in this new role where I will be directly involved in current and future expansion efforts,?Ç¥ said Robbins."Nothing makes me happier than saving someone time and helping them creatively solve problems. From my humble beginnings as a PR account coordinator at a leading St. Louis firm to my 20+years in the media monitoring industry, the duality of my experience helps me to understand clients at an extremely high level. I also keep my finger on the pulse of PR practice to identify emerging trends. This not only helps me to relate to clients better, but it also serves to spark ongoing innovation in media intelligence services,?Ç¥ Robbins explained. "Tressa is a well-known industry expert who regularly donates her time and talent to drive our profession forward. She is often sought out by industry publications and speaks at conferences on best practices and emerging trends. Her vast expertise and experience will greatly benefit our new and existing clients and team,?Ç¥ said Truescope President Todd Murphy. Robbins' expertise in customer onboarding, implementation, and her commitment to industry advancement will be invaluable as Truescope continues to innovate and expand its services.Truescope was founded in Australia in 2019 to better inform communications. Truescope and its technology suite deliver real-time, actionable media intelligence and information to clients across Asia, New Zealand, and North America.