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OpenAI's Chief Communications Officer Hannah Wong is leaving the company in January after leading the communications team through significant growth and challenges, including the PR crisis involving CEO Sam Altman. Her departure marks a transition as the company continues to expand its communication efforts, with her successor yet to be announced.
Tom Cunningham, IPG's global head of communications for over 20 years, is leaving following Omnicom's $9 billion acquisition of IPG, which resulted in restructuring and layoffs. Cunningham expressed pride in fostering a collaborative communications culture at IPG, and will pursue consulting and creative projects. Omnicom's leadership will continue to oversee the integrated company's communications, with some key roles remaining unchanged. The merger aims to create the world's largest marketing services holding company, with minimal disruption expected in the PR sector.
Afghanistan remains largely disconnected from the outside world as the internet blackout continues into its second day, affecting flights and businesses after the Taliban's announcement to ban fiber-optic internet.
Will Boyington has been appointed as the new associate administrator for NASA’s Office of Communications, bringing over 15 years of experience in strategic communications, to enhance NASA's storytelling and communication efforts across its various mission areas, including the Moon to Mars exploration.
Blake Lively's attempt to keep her private chats with Taylor Swift out of a legal case involving Justin Baldoni has been denied by a judge, allowing her communications to be examined as relevant to the harassment and retaliation claims in the high-profile lawsuit.
The article suggests that Elon Musk's influence may have led to the reduction of NASA's Office of Communications, with a focus on cutting costs by eliminating activities like scientific research and public affairs, allegedly to prioritize technical work and reduce waste, which has contributed to rising costs of projects like Orion, SLS, and ISS.
Democrats have requested that members of Trump's cabinet provide communications involving Boris Epshteyn, a former advisor to Trump. This move is part of ongoing investigations into the former administration's activities and connections.
MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to "restart communications" after years of disagreement. The meeting, their first in seven years, aimed to find common ground despite past differences. The hosts defended their decision to engage with Trump, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and collaboration, especially as Democrats reassess their strategies following recent electoral defeats.
Former President Donald Trump has appointed Steven Cheung to lead White House communications, signaling a strategic move in his political operations. This decision highlights Trump's focus on strengthening his communication team as he navigates his post-presidency activities.
Steven Cheung, known for his combative style as Trump's campaign communications director, has been appointed as the White House communications director. Cheung, who previously worked for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and on Trump's past campaigns, is recognized for his aggressive rhetoric, often attributing criticism of Trump to "Trump Derangement Syndrome." Despite his fiery public statements, Cheung maintains a pragmatic relationship with reporters.
NASA's Voyager spacecraft, launched nearly 50 years ago, continue to operate despite dwindling power and communication challenges. Voyager 1 recently experienced a communication pause due to a fault protection system triggered by power issues, but engineers have restored contact. Both Voyager probes are expected to remain operational until at least the early 2030s, thanks to the ingenuity of the Voyager team and upgrades to the Deep Space Network. The mission's longevity is a testament to the original design and the dedication of successive generations of engineers.
Increasing solar flares are causing geomagnetic storms and auroras in unusual locations like Japan, raising concerns about potential disruptions to satellites, GPS, and communications. Experts warn of heightened solar activity peaking next year, with the Japanese government planning initiatives to mitigate risks.
IBM is reportedly laying off employees in its marketing and communications division as CEO Arvind Krishna focuses on AI to replace non-customer-facing roles, with plans to suspend or slow hiring for about 26,000 back-office roles that AI and automation can handle. The company disclosed a workforce rebalancing charge during its fourth-quarter earnings report and expects to exit 2024 with roughly the same level of employment as it entered with. Krishna sees enterprise AI as a massive market opportunity for IBM and its channel partners, touting the potential of the Watsonx platform to generate business value for clients.
IBM is reducing its marketing and communications staff, continuing its trend of job cuts as it focuses on upskilling employees in AI. The company aims to exit 2024 with a similar level of employment as it entered with, following a workforce rebalancing charge. Despite returning to growth, IBM faces stiff competition in the enterprise AI space from tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, and has been criticized for being slow to monetize its AI products.
Boeing has been awarded a $439.6 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to build the WGS-12 military communications satellite, part of the Wideband Global Satcom constellation. The satellite is set to be delivered in January 2029 and will provide communications services to the United States and its allies. This comes as Boeing is still completing production of WGS-11, funded by congressional earmarks, and the Department of the Air Force has confirmed that WGS-12 meets specific needs that cannot be met by commercial alternatives.