Agency Updates: Red Banyan and Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications

Red Banyan announced that Jennifer Donahoe joined the firm as a director on its crisis communications team in  D.C., According to a release, Donahoe, pictured above, brings more than 15 years of experience helping organizations communicate effectively and protect their reputations. Before joining Red Banyan, Donahoe led teams of public relations, influencer, and social media professionals at Planit. She was instrumental in growing the agency’s crisis practice and crafting data-driven campaigns that boosted both visibility and impact. Her leadership brought together strategic planning, media relations, performance tracking, and close collaboration with creative and digital teams.

Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications (RH Strategic), a PR firm with an office in DC, adds Christiaan Brown and Pheniece Jones. Brown brings more than 25 years of experience shaping strategy and managing execution to RH Strategic as a Senior Vice President. Prior to joining, Brown was the VP of Corporate Communications and Brand at Accolade and an EVP at Weber Shandwick. Most recently, Jones was the Vice President and Head of Media at the Curley Company, where she led the Media Center of Excellence.