OBERLIN, OHIO (July 20, 2026)— College students reported spending slightly below last year on their course materials during the 2025-26 academic year, according to the Student Watch™: Attitudes and Behaviors toward Course Materials: 2026 Report, the National...
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AI-Powered Study Finds the 2026 World Cup Gave Americans a Soccer Spike, Not a Habit
Focus groups using AI personas find real enthusiasm for the tournament, but little evidence it converted Americans into lasting soccer fans LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A new study from SmartFocus.ai, the AI-powered virtual focus group platform, finds that the 2026 World...
spark* communications Ignites Growth with Key Leadership Hire
Senior-Led Agency Welcomes Matalee Shambley as Associate Vice President spark* communications, a senior-led consumer public relations and digital marketing agency operating virtually with national reach, today announced Matalee Shambley has joined as associate vice...
Gagen MacDonald Appoints Tirzah VanDamme as Senior Director, AI & Digital Transformation
CHICAGO — July 21, 2026 — Tirzah VanDamme has joined Gagen MacDonald, an APCO company and leading business transformation, employee engagement and leadership advisory firm, as senior director on the AI & Digital Transformation team, Gagen MacDonald Global...
Louma Country Hotel appoints IMAGINE PR
New York, NY – July 17, 2026 – IMAGINE PR has been appointed as the North American Public Relations Agency for Louma Country Hotel. Set within 100 acres of rolling West Dorset farmland, with sweeping views of The Jurassic Coast — England's only natural UNESCO World...
FGS Global appointed to SGX Value Unlock programme panel
SINGAPORE – 17 July 2026 – FGS Global has been appointed as a service provider for the SGX Value Unlock programme, under the Elevate Grant. This is a joint initiative by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) designed to promote...
Burson U.S. builds upon momentum with new hire and leadership appointments
NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 – Burson, the global communications leader purpose-built to create value for clients through reputation, today announced two key appointments and a new hire that reflect the agency’s commitment to scaling key areas of growth and aligning its...
Dig & Dig Launches into the UK Following U.S. Success, as Demand Grows for AI-First Discovery
Digital and social agency expansion comes as brands adapt to a new era of discovery shaped by social platforms, creators, and AI-powered search. London, 14 July, 2026: Digital and social agency Dig & Dig has expanded its international footprint, opening a London...
Jeffrey Rosen Joins FGS Global as Senior Advisor
M&A, Private Equity and Capital Markets Veteran Brings Wealth of Experience to FGS’ Transactions & Financial Communications Practice New York, July 15, 2026 – FGS Global today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Rosen as Senior Advisor. Based in New York, he...
The Grown Ups are Treasure Hunting: Scout Lab Named Agency of Record for BuyWander
Creative communications agency to lead branding, design, and media strategy as the auction-based marketplace expands into new markets nationwide NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 — Scout Lab, a creative communications agency specializing in human and planetary health, has been...
PAN Reports Strong H1 Growth, Expands AI Visibility and Brand-to-Demand Programs for B2B Tech
Agency expands client base and deepens AI visibility capabilities across all business divisions; PANBlast adds 15% headcount growth and strengthens new media capabilities PAN, the global brand-to-demand agency, today announced significant momentum, reflecting...
Narrative Strategies Welcomes Adam Silverstein as Managing Director; Adds Erin Murphy and Cameron Easley as Senior Directors
Firm strengthens healthcare, audience intelligence, and public opinion research capabilities across New York and Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Narrative Strategies today named Adam Silverstein as Managing Director in New York and added Erin Murphy and Cameron...