SKDK Announces Promotions Across Departments
WASHINGTON – Today, SKDK announced more than 20 promotions at levels, in all divisions and across service lines. In 2020, SKDK had the best year in its history, expanding its operations both organically and through acquisitions. “I could not be happier to announce these promotions at this moment,” said SKDK CEO Josh Isay. “Despite the […]
SKDK Statement on Atlanta Shooting & Ongoing Violence Against the AAPI Community
The murders in Atlanta and the rise of AAPI hate crimes and bigotry is a true scourge on our nation. SKDK stands collectively and individually with the AAPI community against these despicable and evil acts. This rise in hatred is upsetting and deeply painful but it is not a new concept. We hope that Tuesday’s […]
SKDK Statement on Recent Violence Against the AAPI Community
The rising harassment and violence against Asian elders and the Asian community is sickening. SKDK joins the AAPI community in condemning these horrific acts of hate and calls for their end. Racism against the AAPI community is not new, and enough is enough. We can help by committing ourselves to learning the long history of racism and […]
PR Week: SKDK Appoints Rae Robinson as first chief equity and inclusion officer
WASHINGTON: SKDK has appointed Rae Robinson as managing director and the agency’s first chief equity and inclusion officer. Reporting to CEO Josh Isay, Robinson will be responsible for developing programs, practices and policies that advance diversity, equity and inclusion across the firm. The creation of the role is part of SKDK’s ongoing dedication to a […]
Pia Carusone Joins SKDK as Managing Director & Co-head of the Political Department
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, SKDK announced Pia Carusone will join the firm as managing director and co-head of the Political Department with Doug Thornell and Oren Shur. A veteran of campaigns and Washington politics, Carusone will be responsible for providing strategic counsel to the firm’s candidate clientele and producing content that shapes the political narrative. […]
PR News: Tips for Communicating Internally and Externally in a Divided Country
Nicole Shuman & Seth Arenstein, 1/14/21 – There’s no question that the country is divided. That was so before the Nov. 2020 elections. Perhaps more so now. Last weekend (Jan. 9-10) pollster Frank Luntz surveyed 800 people who voted for the president in November. His findings confirmed continued support for the president. Most, if not all, (91 […]
Erin Weinstein Joins SKDK As Senior Vice President and Healthcare Communications Practice Lead
January 4, 2021 (Washington, DC) – Today, SKDK announced Erin Weinstein, an expert in healthcare communications and health policy has joined the firm as senior vice president in the public affairs practice. She will also serve as co-lead of the healthcare communications practice and will work closely with clients to help them navigate and thrive […]
SKDK CELEBRATES THREE TOP PR AWARDS HONOREES AMONG ITS TALENT ROSTER
WASHINGTON D.C. – SKDK congratulates three team members who were recently awarded top honors for their work in public relations. Senior Vice President Rae Robinson Trotman was named one of 2020’s Top Women in PR by PRNEWS, Senior Vice President Derrick Plummer was named to PR Week’s 2020 40 Under 40 list and Director Julia […]
The Atlantic: The Mastermind Behind Biden’s No-Drama Approach to Trump
Maybe Dunn deserves a bit more attention, though. She made history of her own with Biden’s election, becoming the only person in modern presidential politics who has been in the inner circle of two winning candidates—first Barack Obama’s and now Biden’s. Most top operatives who have helped elect presidents retire from advising candidates and cash out, figuring there’s not much point to playing anymore once they’ve won the Super Bowl.
PR Week: Biden campaign’s Anita Dunn heads back to SKDK
Diana Bradley, 11/12/20 – WASHINGTON: President-elect Joe Biden’s campaign adviser Anita Dunn is heading back to SKDKnickerbocker’s team post-election. Dunn joined the Biden team in its very early stages. “I started working with the campaign before President-elect Biden announced,” she said. “It was not a full-time role. I served as senior adviser on part of […]