NEWS & VIEWS
KARV makes PR News’ Agency Top 100 List for 2025
KARV, boutique PR firm and strategic advisory firm, makes the agency elite 120 list of top PR firms.
Post-Election Reflection
With the 2024 election behind us, President-elect Trump set to take office on January 20, 2025, with a Republican-controlled Senate, and likely a slim Republican majority in the House (of 2-3 seats), we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of what we believe will be the important outcomes, trends, policy shifts and political implications that will impact business, consumers and international relations that may prove critical to some of our friends, clients and colleagues.
KARV Appoints Leslie Thurman to Their Global Advisory Board, Strengthening Commitment to Public-Private Partnerships and Philanthropy
KARV Appoints Leslie Thurman to Their Global Advisory Board, Strengthening Commitment to Public-Private Partnerships and Philanthropy
KARV, a global communications and advisory firm based in NYC, is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Thurman as a Senior Advisor. With over 20 years of extensive experience at the intersection of corporate purpose and philanthropy, Leslie brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm as it continues to expand its expertise in social impact initiatives and philanthropic endeavors.
A Look back at summer 2024
We’re thrilled to announce the recognition of several outstanding KARV team members for their work in public relations and public affairs. Our Founder & President, Andrew Frank, was named a leading Litigation Support Specialist by Chambers and Partners for 2024 as well as our Executive Vice President, Eric Andrus. Eric was also honored as a leading Crisis and Risk Management Specialist by Chambers, and Senior Vice President, Kevin Nolan, was recognized by PRNews in its People of the Year Awards for his exceptional work in Public Affairs.
KARV Senior Advisor, Amir Handjani, publishes article “Israeli Actions Push Iran Closer to Nuclear Weapons” in Stimson
KARV's Senior Advisor, Amir Handjani, an expert in Middle East relations, shares his thoughts on the current state of affairs with Israel and Iran. Published in Stimson.
PRNews People of the Year 2024 list includes KARV’s Kevin Nolan for Public Affairs
Congratulations to our Senior Vice President, Kevin Nolan, who is recognized by PRNews as a leading Public Affairs honoree. His work around the globe educating the public about social, economic, and governmental issues, has earned him a spot on their 75 most influential people in PR list!
Strategic PR Plans for Product Recalls
When a company faces the daunting challenge of a product recall, a strategic public relations plan becomes paramount. At KARV we have worked with many companies in this overwhelming position to manage the crisis while preserving their reputation among critical stakeholders.
Navigating the Transition and Leveraging Skills in a Shifting Media Landscape
It is no secret that the journalism industry is currently in a state of flux. Except for the lucky few, most outlets – spanning broadcast, print, and digital – have yet to devise a business model that would sufficiently replace the advertising revenue which previously sustained reporting and producing.
A Perspective on: Geopolitical Navigation
The companies that succeed from a global perspective in the future are companies that understand how to communicate what they are looking to do, how they want to succeed, who their target market is, and how to reach them.
Effective Litigation Communications Strategies in Times of Tumult
Eric Andrus, Executive Vice President of KARV, formerly KARV Communications, discusses effective litigation communications strategies in times of tumult.
Andrew Frank’s Keynote Speech at ICPHSO
Andrew Frank presents his perspective on effective product recall communications strategies for International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization in his keynote speech for their 2024 conference.
KARV Communications Becomes KARV
KARV Communications today announced a new name: KARV, reflecting the evolution of our industry and the services the firm provides to its growing base of global clients, including multinational corporations, governments and government-funded entities, and non-profit organizations.
A Challenging Environment for Product Recalls in 2023
In advance of the opening of the 30th Annual ICPHSO (International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization) conference on February 20th, the KARV team shares our thoughts on the current state of the consumer product regulatory arena. This covers product recalls and strategic pr.
KARV Featured on Japanese Public Broadcasting – NHK Special: Information Wars
As part of their segment on how strategic communications is an increasingly important component of modern warfare, NHK interviewed KARV’s President Andrew Frank on the KARV team’s role supporting the Ukrainian Federation of Employers of the Oil and Gas Industry. The video linked here includes the NHK highlights of our work.
A Focus on Health and Healthcare in 2023
Public Relations strategy and trends in 2023 are presented by Tehya Frank, from the KARV team.
2022 Midterm Elections State of Play
In an election where nothing seemed certain except for the distinct polarity between parties, candidates, and Americans nationwide, the overall outcome took several days to determine – ultimately with the Senate being held by Democrats and Republicans taking control of the House of Representatives by just a few seats.
KARV Receives PR News Award for Best Show
KARV is awarded best in show by PRNews for PR work in Ukraine.
Thinking Forward: Sovereign Wealth Funds Leveraging Strategic Communications with Diego Lopez
Sovereign Wealth Funds on how strategic communications plans are leveraged.