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Edelman and Shell Renew Their Global PR Deal

The global PR giant Edelman has won the bidding war for Shell’s worldwide public relations account — the latest extension of the two companies’ decades-long relationship. As first reported on Monday by Provoke Media, the account is “estimated in the eight-figure range”, placing Shell among Edelman’s most lucrative clients. Edelman, which states publicly that it  “believes […]

Greenwashing Through Sport

Later this week, Formula One’s wildly popular documentary series, Drive to Survive, will return with a sixth season. The dramatic show, which captures the highs and lows of motorsports’ biggest stage, boasts almost seven million viewers.  The show has been pivotal for driving a whole new generation of fans to F1, a sport that now […]

This Database Exposes the Client Conflicts of More Than 1,500 Big Oil Lobbyists

As lawsuits mount against the fossil fuel sector for decades of sowing climate disinformation, the  PR and ad agencies, banks, institutional investors, and law firms that work with the industry are also facing increased scrutiny. F Minus, a new group focused on the industry’s army of lobbyists, has released a searchable database revealing that many […]