Publicity Firm MPRM Sues 42West for Raiding Leadership Team

MPRM sued 42West for plotting to steal employees, clients and confidential information.

Variety

Is There Really No Such Thing As Bad Publicity?: MPRM Keeps Promise To Sue 42West Over “Hostile Departure” Of Top Staff
#Legal #News #42West #MPRM

https://deadline.com/2025/09/mprm-sues-42west-poaching-1236552593/

Is There Really No Such Thing As Bad Publicity?: MPRM Keeps Promise To Sue 42West Over “Hostile Departure” Of Top Staff

Federal Judge Lewis Liman once characterized the ongoing legal saga of Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni as ultimately “a feud between PR firms.” The blunt comment by the esteemed brother of director Doug Liman certainly could be skinned over the evolving battle between MPRM Communications and 42West now that its officially gone to the courts. […]

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Hollywood PR Legal Brawl Escalates as MPRM Sues 42West Over Employee Defections

MPRM had been in sales talks until last week, when a series of high-profile clients said they were leaving for 42West, which is coming off one of its most successful marketing campaigns with 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.'

The Hollywood Reporter

MPRM Publicists Bolt For 42West; Exiting Staff Warned Of “Unlawful Conduct” By Ex-Firm’s Lawyers
#News #42West #CaitlinMcGee #MarkPogachefsky #MPRM #SylviaDesrochers

https://deadline.com/2025/09/mprm-staff-departs-joins-42west-1236547181/

MPRM Publicists Bolt For 42West; Exiting Staff Warned Of “Unlawful Conduct” By Ex-Firm’s Lawyers

At least 10 film and TV publicists from MPRM Communications have abruptly departed the firm and headed to 42West, with MPRM threatening legal recourse.

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42West Promotes Five To Vice President

42West Ups Kate Lowell, Taylor James, Kabeer Malhotra, Nesma Youssef, Stacey Tesser to VP

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42West Names Jeffrey R. Epstein VP Strategic Comms; Jonah Keel & Michael Rizzo Promoted In Fandoms & Franchises Division
#Executives #News #42West #JeffreyREpstein #JonahKeel #MichaelRizzo

https://deadline.com/2025/02/42west-jeffrey-r-epstein-jonah-keel-michael-rizzo-1236280352/

42West Names Jeffrey R. Epstein VP Strategic Comms; Jonah Keel & Michael Rizzo Promoted In Fandoms & Franchises Division

42West Names Jeffrey R. Epstein VP Of Strategic Comms; Jonah Keel & Michael Rizzo Promoted In Fandoms & Franchises Division

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Dolphin Partners With Deepfake Protection Firm Loti AI

Dolphin and Loti AI are partnering to combat unauthorized AI-generated content.

Variety

Dolphin Entertainment Acquires Social and Environmental Impact PR Firm Elle Communications (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #News #42west #DolphinEntertainment

https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/dolphin-entertainment-acquires-elle-communications-1236072085/

Dolphin Entertainment Acquires Elle Communications

Dolphin Entertainment has acquired Elle Communications; the social impact PR firm will operate as a division of 42West.

Variety
Scott Feinstein Promoted To President Of 42West’s Entertainment Marketing Division

Scott Feinstein Promoted To President Of 42West's Entertainment Marketing Division

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