NEW YORK — Weber Advisory has formed a Global Senior Advisors Council to help clients navigate political, reputational and economic complexity. New members include Republican strategist Jim McCray, former Centene chief communications officer Shannon Susko and Weber Shandwick chairman emeritus Jack Leslie. The council will be overseen by Peter Carson, a Washington-based agency veteran and former congressional chief of staff. The group will support C-suite leaders facing high-stakes external challenges.

CHICAGO — Golin has launched a sports specialty function offering integrated public relations, experiential marketing and digital strategy to connect teams, athletes and brands to fans. The capability includes more than 50 professionals across key global markets, including Chicago, New York, Dallas, London, Hong Kong and Singapore. The team supports clients such as ASICS, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, LEGO and Toyota Gazoo Racing. The offering spans nearly all major amateur and professional sports.

CHICAGO AND DETROIT — Industry veterans Gulden Mesara and Nina DeLorenzo have launched M&D Advisors, a strategic communications and public affairs advisory firm. The founders bring decades of experience building corporate affairs functions and campaigns across healthcare, pharmaceuticals and consumer sectors. The firm will focus on branding, reputation, advocacy and ESG communications. M&D Advisors draws on an extensive network of political and communications talent.

NEW YORK AND BRUSSELS — The Public Relations Global Network has appointed Natalie Ghidotti as regional vice president for the Americas. Ghidotti is founder and principal of Arkansas-based agency Ghidotti and succeeds Sean Dowdall in the role. She will lead PRGN’s efforts across North, Latin and South America with a focus on member recruitment, business development and knowledge sharing. The appointment reflects PRGN’s commitment to regional leadership and industry collaboration.