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In this week’s news, NETGEAR and Riedel unveil a global tech collaboration, a Nevada journalism graduate earns a top PR credential, Blaze PR’s Matt Kovacs prepares to accept a major honor in New York, and Women in PR launches a new program to boost 2026 brand visibility. We have those stories and more.
Women in PR North America Launches 2026 Publicity Partners Program – Women in PR North America, in collaboration with Pink Pearl PR, is offering a new 90-day Publicity Partners Program to help health, wellness, and women’s lifestyle brands gain early-year media momentum ahead of Mother’s Day and Women’s Health Month in 2026. The program provides tailored media strategies, help with pitching, and expert guidance to boost visibility during key seasonal moments. Find out more details here.
NETGEAR and Riedel Team Up on Global AV-over-IP Solutions – NETGEAR has announced a global partnership with Riedel Communications to advance technology used in media production, sports, and live events. The collaboration pairs NETGEAR’s M4350 managed switches with Riedel’s MediorNet MuoN A processing SFPs, creating a reliable, high‑performance solution for connectivity and decentralized signal distribution over standard IP networks. Together, the companies aim to simplify workflows, improve system stability, and more. This newswas published in MarCom World, part of Affinity Group Publishing.
University of Nevada Graduate Earns PR Certification – Recent Reynolds School of Journalism graduate Charlie Sakmar has earned the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations (CPPR) from PRSA’s Universal Accreditation Board, becoming the 24th student from the university to do so. Sakmar previously was a mechanical engineering major, but switched to journalism and built hands-on experience through his involvement in the PRSA. He says the certificate helps distinguish him in a competitive job market, highlighting his skills in ethics, communications, business literacy, and PR law. Learn more about Sakmar’s journey here.
Matt Kovacs to Be Honored in December as IAOTP’s 2025 President and Brand Strategist of the Year – Matt Kovacs, president of Blaze PR, will be recognized as the International Association of Top Professionals’ 2025 President and Brand Strategist of the Year during a ceremony this month. The honor highlights his more than two decades of leadership in public relations, including his work guiding lifestyle brands and building influential media relationships. Kovacs will be formally celebrated during IAOTP’s annual awards gala in New York this December. Read more here. Plus, be on the look out for an exclusive interview with Kovacs in an upcoming edition of EIN Presswire’s “Heard on the Streets.”
Cocoa Marketing Company MD Tours Warehouses Ahead of Peak Season – As cocoa season approaches its peak, CMC Managing Director Dr. Wisdom Dogbey toured Takoradi warehouses including Kejebril, Apowa, and KTN to review operations and engage with staff. He emphasized employee welfare and operational efficiency, highlighting how frontline insights help the company prepare for the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. This story was published in Advertising Industry Review, part of Affinity Group Publishing.
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