D.C.-area agency updates
Axios reports that SCM Consulting Limited, a company owned by Ukrainian billionaire businessman, Rinat Akhmetov, has engaged DCI Group to press U.S. policymakers to address Russia’s theft of the country’s natural resources. DCI will work “to expose the ongoing theft of Ukrainian steel, grain, and minerals by Russia, and to advocate for policies that will halt the trade in stolen Ukrainian steel, grain and minerals,” the firm told the Justice Department.
Yes&’s growth in May and June continued with four new partnerships that focus on reinventing brand identities, improving customer experiences, and generating earned media exposures.
Southern Management Companies: Southern Management Companies (Southern) is one of the largest privately owned property management companies in the U.S., operating apartment communities, commercial office space, hotels and conference centers. Yes& will lead Southern through a corporate brand refresh.
AARP: Yes& launched its first project for AARP in support of an upcoming initiative related to age discrimination in the workplace.
Corelight: Yes& will provide public relations and marketing support to increase awareness and educate the public sector about Corelight’s primary focus in providing network detection and response (NDR) technology.
American College of Sports Medicine: The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a pioneer and leading authority in sports medicine, exercise science and physical activity, has experienced exponential growth in membership, certifications, global reach and revenue. Yes& will lead ACSM through a comprehensive rebranding initiative to reflect this global expansion.
Americas Printing Association Network (APAN) has recognized HBP with the Judges Choice Award in the 2022 Americas Print Awards for their project 14 Stations at the Crossroads.
Debbie Bates-Schrott Senior Vice President, Yes& Agency, received the Mohanna award, a special merit award presented by the Associations Council Leadership Committee of AM&P (the association media and publishing industry) for outstanding service to the AM&P Network. The award was founded in 2016 in honor of loyal AM&P member Mitch Mohanna, who passed away in 2015. The award was presented at AM&P’s recent Annual Meeting.
