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A big thanks to those who have helped the FDNY Foundation

September 30, 2020 - Those of you who know me and our firms know that one of our primary responsibilities is supporting the FDNY and FDNY Foundation. For 19 years after watching first-hand the dedication of New York’s Bravest after 9/11, and seeing their... [Continue Reading]

ABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News features FDNY Foundation during EMS Week

May 21, 2020 - A big thank you to Bill Ritter and WABC in New York for supporting and promoting the FDNY Foundation’s efforts during EMS week.... [Continue Reading]

Dick Grasso on Fox Business

February 25, 2020 - Investors will be proven wrong if they sell now amid coronavirus concerns: Dick Grasso - Former New York Stock Exchange Chairman Dick Grasso discusses the market selloff being driven by coronavirus and whether it is a good time for investing.... [Continue Reading]

Medal of Honor Recipient Jacobs on the Benefit of Hiring Veterans

November 11, 2019 - Medal of Honor recipient Jacobs on hiring veterans: ‘We’ve got to convince employers that this isn’t charity. These are the best people you can find anywhere’ Retired Army Col. Jack Jacobs is used to being lauded by strangers wherever he... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici Annual Dinner & Auction featured in NJBiz

October 15, 2019 - Cento Amici welcomes NJ real estate leaders as newest members Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. David Bellavia added along with Jack Morris, Joe Marino The nation’s newest Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, and New Jersey real... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici to induct NJ real estate leaders, Medal of Honor recipient

September 03, 2019 - The nation’s newest Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, and New Jersey real estate partners and leaders Jack Morris and Joseph Marino will become the newest members of Cento Amici at the organization’s annual dinner Oct. 14 at... [Continue Reading]

FDNY Foundation raises over $2.6 million to Support FDNY at Annual Dinner

May 24, 2019 - FDNY Foundation raises over $2.6 million to Support FDNY at Annual Dinner On Wednesday, May 22, the FDNY Foundation hosted its 24th annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner at the New York Hilton in Manhattan. This was another very successful year as... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs On The Value of Service

April 20, 2019 - Retired Col. Jack Jacobs speaks on value of military service at fifth annual VetConnect Dinner At the fifth annual Veteran Connections Reception and Dinner, veterans, alumni and others in the Goizueta community gathered to meet and network. The purpose of... [Continue Reading]

Zito Partners Expands on NJBiz

April 01, 2019 - Zito Partners expands team with financial PR experts Zito Partners announced it has added two financial public relations experts to its expanding team with industry veterans David Allan and Amiee Watts joining the organization as partners. Allan joins Warren-based Zito... [Continue Reading]

Zito Partners Announces Additions in RE-NJ

April 01, 2019 - Zito Partners announces additions to financial, real estate teams Zito Partners has added to its team of public relations professionals with two new hires, including a partner who will work on the firm’s real estate accounts. The Warren-based PR, marketing... [Continue Reading]

Joe Grano with Joe Piscopo on Veterans Day

November 12, 2018 - Listen to Joe Grano with Joe Piscopo on Veterans Day... [Continue Reading]

Zito Partners Founder Weighs in on Amazon HQ2

November 12, 2018 - Has Amazon lost control of its story? Was HQ2 just genius marketing move? Our experts weigh in By Tom Bergeron Bob Zito brings an interesting perspective to the chase for the Amazon HQ2 project — and the series of unending... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs remembers John McCain

August 27, 2018 - Col. Jack Jacobs John McCain’s military record and legacy: A warrior who learned from his mistakes If the legendary politician represents anything, it is the productive notion that one can’t repair the past — but one can influence the future.... [Continue Reading]

Zito Partners Founder Discusses the Rebranding of Atlantic City on Bloomberg Radio

June 02, 2018 - Zito Partners Founder Discusses the Rebranding of Atlantic City on Bloomberg Radio... [Continue Reading]

FDNY Foundation Brings in Record Funds to Support FDNY at Annual Dinner

May 19, 2018 - FDNY Foundation Brings in Record Funds to Support FDNY at Annual Dinner The 23nd Annual FDNY Dinner brought in record funds to support the life-saving work of the FDNY. The dinner took place at the New York Hilton in Manhattan... [Continue Reading]

FDNY Foundation on Fox

May 13, 2018 - The FDNY Foundation on FOX5NY - The mission of the foundation is to increase public outreach on fire and life safety.... [Continue Reading]

Grano inspires next generation with speech at Cento Amici scholarship dinner

April 27, 2018 - Grano inspires next generation with speech at Cento Amici scholarship dinner The speech was short (maybe two minutes or so) and the message was simple (metaphorically use these three arms movements to guide your life). The hope is that it... [Continue Reading]

Kostroun to Moderate GSI Conference

April 26, 2018 - GSI to host Economic Policy Forum on May 2 Panelists include noted economists Moore and Wetzler, along with Byrne, Oroho and Greenwald Regina Egea wasn’t surprised when she heard about the op-ed in Thursday’s Wall Street Journal, one that predicted... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs on Syria strikes

April 16, 2018 - Nothing wrong with punishing Syria, says retired US Army colonel - Col. Jack Jacobs, U.S. Army (retired), and NBC News military analyst, provides insight to the airstrikes in Syria.... [Continue Reading]

The coach…and his pizza

March 07, 2018 - It takes $2 and a pizza to get Bob Hurley Sr. into a HS hoops game these days Bob Hurley Sr. hasn’t attended many high school basketball games since St. Anthony closed. So we took him to one. “Two seniors,... [Continue Reading]

Deborah Kostroun Featured in NJ Business Magazine

January 04, 2018 - Deborah Kostroun Promoted to Managing Director of Zito Partners Deborah Kostroun, a valuable member of the Warren-based Zito Partners’ team for the past four years, has been named managing director of the firm, the company announced. Kostroun, a Mahwah resident,... [Continue Reading]

Good News to End the Year

December 22, 2017 - The end of 2017 brought some good news to Zito Partners and IPZ. At Zito Partners, Deborah Kostroun has been promoted to Managing Director of our firm.  Deborah has done outstanding work for our clients, and her work ethic on... [Continue Reading]

Deborah Kostroun Promoted to Managing Director of Zito Partners

December 22, 2017 - Deborah Kostroun, a valuable member of the Zito Partners’ team for the past four years, has been named Managing Director of the firm, the company announced today.... [Continue Reading]

Patricia Stark Joins IPZ to Head Media & Entertainment Practice

December 20, 2017 - Will Join Col. Jack Jacobs in Helping IPZ Clients WARREN, NJ, December 20, 2017 – Patricia Stark, a former television anchor and current media trainer and presentation coach, has joined IPZ as managing director of the media & entertainment group,... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs talks Trump, North Korea

November 18, 2017 - Jack Jacobs offers blunt talk on Trump and North Korea NBC Military Analyst Jack Jacobs spoke at MSU on Wednesday about the media coverage of the military. The image one has of an Army colonel is one of a straight-talking,... [Continue Reading]

Veterans Day Tribute To Medal Of Honor Recipient Colonel Jack Jacobs

November 11, 2017 - Veterans Day tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jack Jacobs - A special tribute to friend of the show Colonel Jack Jacobs, whose bravery reminds us what Veterans Day is all about. ... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici featured in ROI-NJ

October 31, 2017 - Nonprofit Profile: Cento Amici, the ‘100 Friends’ Cento Amici (100 Friends) was founded 30 years ago by Thomas Zito, executive director of the Bayonne Housing Authority, and Robert Zito, then an executive at the New York Stock Exchange. The two... [Continue Reading]

Bloomberg Looks at NFL Controversy

October 23, 2017 - NFL’s $205 Million Man Is Hated by Everyone But Those Who Matter The matter “has been allowed to fester,” said Bob Zito, founder of Zito Partners, a crisis management firm. “Goodell has to be able to find the best solution... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jack Jacobs and Joe Grano in Legacies of War: Vietnam

September 19, 2017 - Legacies of War: Vietnam This documentary film explores the legacy of the Vietnam War through the experiences of veterans from the New York tri-state area. Veterans highlight stories of their service in Vietnam and the treatment they received upon coming... [Continue Reading]

FDNY Foundation Hosts Annual FDNY All-Star Event

September 16, 2017 - Legends from the worlds of sports, television, radio and the arts came together with longtime friends of the FDNY and business leaders to support the Department and mark the 16th anniversary of September 11th at the annual FDNY All-Star event... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici Welcomes NJ District Court Chief Judge As Newest Member

September 06, 2017 - Judge Jose Linares, an adjunct Professor at Seton Hall School of Law, a strong supporter of education in New Jersey, and the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, has agreed to become... [Continue Reading]

Bob Hurley Honored at ESPY Awards

July 13, 2017 - Bob Hurley, former St. Anthony basketball coach, honored at ESPY Awards He isn’t coaching hoops anymore, but the accolades keep on coming for Bob Hurley. The former head of the storied boys basketball program at St. Anthony High School in... [Continue Reading]

St. Anthony High School’s Bob Hurley Featured In The Ringer

June 30, 2017 - St. Anthony’s Unanswered Prayer - Over 45 years, Bob Hurley turned his Jersey City basketball program into an unlikely national power. Now, after 28 state titles and decades of staving off closure, St. Anthony is shutting its doors, and the... [Continue Reading]

Bob Zito featured in Ketchum blog

May 25, 2017 - Financial Communications: A Q&A with Bob Zito Ketchum Zito Financial, a strategic alliance offering management consulting and financial communications services between Ketchum and Zito Partners (ZP), marked the third anniversary of its partnership this week. Read the Q&A here: http://blog.ketchum.com/a-financial-communications-qa-with-bob-zito/... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici Recipients featured on Montclair State University’s College of the Arts

May 24, 2017 - College of the Arts Students Receive 2017 Cento Amici Scholarships CNBC’S Bill Griffeth Welcomes Cento Amici Scholarship Recipients at 29th Annual Dinner Dinner was kicked off with a set of short speeches welcoming students and guests at Alfie’s Ristorante in... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici Scholarship Dinner on nj.com

May 24, 2017 - Cento Amici Scholarship Recipient Dinner held in Warren Twp. Financial analyst, author and genealogy buff CNBC’s Bill Griffeth was the guest speaker at the Cento Amici Annual Scholarship Recipient Dinner held at Alfie’s Ristorante in Warren, NJ where he welcomed... [Continue Reading]

The FDNY Foundation Honors Andreas Dracopoulos

May 12, 2017 - NEW YORK – On Thursday, May 11th, the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Foundation hosted its annual dinner in support and celebration of New York’s Bravest. The dinner included the FDNY’s annual humanitarian awards ceremony, which... [Continue Reading]

Grano with Cavuto

April 27, 2017 - Dow dips after White House rolls out massive tax reform plan - Joe Grano addresses market concerns... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici on TAPinto.net

April 20, 2017 - North Plainfield Resident Carlos Pareja Named Cento Amici Scholarship Recipient NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – North Plainfield resident Carlos Pareja was among the Garden State residents to receive a scholarship from Cento Amici, a nonprofit that raises money for scholarships for... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs on North Korea

April 18, 2017 - We're getting closer to a real crisis with North Korea, retired US Army colonel says - U.S. is trying to get China to engage in talks with North Korea, but that likely won't happen until North Korea agrees to suspend... [Continue Reading]

CNBC’S Bill Griffeth Welcomes Cento Amici Scholarship Recipients At Annual Dinner

April 14, 2017 - The evening was a celebration of the 2016-17 student scholarship recipients who got to meet and mingle with members of the organization WARREN – Dinner was kicked off with a set of short speeches welcoming students and guests at Alfie’s... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici in mycentraljersey.com

March 16, 2017 - CNBC’s Bill Griffeth to speak at Cento Amici dinner in Warren Leading financial journalist, author and genealogy buff Bill Griffeth will welcome Cento Amici’s 2016-17 scholarship recipients at the organization’s annual Spring Dinner on April 4 at Alfie’s Ristorante in... [Continue Reading]

CNBC’s Bill Griffeth to speak at Cento Amici Annual Spring Dinner in Warren, NJ

March 11, 2017 - CNBC’s Bill Griffeth to speak at Cento Amici Annual Spring Dinner in Warren, NJ WARREN, NJ – Leading financial journalist, author and genealogy buff Bill Griffeth, will welcome Cento Amici’s 2016-17 scholarship recipients at the organization’s annual Spring Dinner on... [Continue Reading]

INTERPERFORMANCES EXPANDS IN UNITED STATES

January 11, 2017 - Signs Agreement with Zito Partners to Establish New U.S. Company; revitalizes basketball presence and adds soccer and additional sports SAN MARINO; NEW YORK; and WARREN, NJ  (January 11, 2017) – Interperformances (IP), which for 48 years has been one of... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs on Defense Spending

December 26, 2016 - Impact of Trump's tweets on fighter jet costs - Discussing the repercussions of President-elect Donald Trump publicly tweeting military policies before his inauguration with Valerie Insinna, Defense News, and Col. Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor recipient, MSNBC military analyst.... [Continue Reading]

Zito Partners in NJBiz

October 26, 2016 - PR and marketing firm Zito Partners launches business incubator Small and startup companies looking for assistance with branding and communications have a new place to turn: Zito Partners. Read more here: http://www.njbiz.com/article/20161026/NJBIZ01/161029858/ pr-and-marketing-firm-zito-partners-launches-business-incubator... [Continue Reading]

Zito Partners Launches Incubator for Small Businesses and Start-Ups

October 26, 2016 - Warren, NJ, October 26, 2016 - Zito Partners, a public relations and marketing communications firm, today announced it has launched a new division to help small and startup companies. The Zito Partners Incubator will work with young companies seeking guidance on... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici inducts new member

October 19, 2016 - Cento Amici inducts new member at Warren dinner The philanthropic Cento Amici celebrated the induction of its newest member, Princeton resident Greg Olsen, with a dinner and ceremony on Monday, Oct. 10 at Alfie’s Ristorante Italiano, 101 Town Center Drive.... [Continue Reading]

GMAG and Zito Partners in NJBiz

August 03, 2016 - Global Markets Advisory Group adds Zito as a senior adviser Global Markets Advisory Group (GMAG) has appointed Robert Zito, founder of Zito Partners, as a senior adviser. GMAG, a Berkeley Heights-based advisory service, has entered into a joint venture to... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs Discusses Munich

July 22, 2016 - Col. Jack Jacobs: Open border big problem in Europe - Col. Jack Jacobs, U.S. Army (ret.), comments on the situation in Munich... [Continue Reading]

FDNY Foundation remembers

July 01, 2016 - FDNY Foundation-Funded FDNY High School Renamed to Honor Firefighter Killed on September 11th It has been almost 15 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and now, the FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety has been... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs discusses Istanbul on CNBC

June 30, 2016 - Istanbul blast has 'hallmark of ISIS': Expert - Col. Jack Jacobs, U.S. Army (ret.), discusses the terrorist attack in Turkey and fighting the war against ISIS.... [Continue Reading]

Honoring the FDNY

June 08, 2016 - Honoring the FDNY - Every day the members of the FDNY protect life and property in New York City. The FDNY Foundation supports this vital mission and honors the dedication of the men and women of the department.... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs on Hiroshima visit

May 29, 2016 - Obama visits Hiroshima, talks nuclear weapons - Colonel Jack Jacobs comments on President Obama's visit to Hiroshima, Japan becoming the first sitting president to visit there. ... [Continue Reading]

Proud to help the FDNY

May 12, 2016 - 21st Annual FDNY Foundation Dinner Brings in Record Funds to Support FDNY The FDNY Foundation hosted another successful annual Dinner at the New York Hilton in Manhattan. The 21st Annual FDNY Dinner took place Wed., May 11. The dinner is... [Continue Reading]

Dick Grasso Joins Maria on Fox Business

May 10, 2016 - Rick Perry on whether he would run as Trump’s running mate - Former Gov. Rick Perry, (R-Texas), and former NYSE CEO Dick Grasso on the 2016 presidential race.... [Continue Reading]

FDNY Cmsr. Daniel Nigro & FDNY Foundation Chairman Stephen Ruzow on Fox5

May 10, 2016 - FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro & FDNY Foundation Chairman Stephen Ruzow discuss FDNY Open House day on May 14.... [Continue Reading]

Joe Grano on FBN

April 20, 2016 - What Wall Street wants from presidential candidates - Joseph Grano, former UBS Americas chairman and CEO, discusses his burning issue with the candidates for president, and what Wall Street wants to hear from them.... [Continue Reading]

NJBiz follows Cento Amici

April 12, 2016 - Joe Piscopo the drummer (yes, drummer) has impact at Cento Amici scholarship dinner - Most readers of NJBIZ remember Joe Piscopo from his sketch days on “Saturday Night Live” and some outrageous Miller Lite commercials.... [Continue Reading]

Grano on Fox

April 11, 2016 - Fmr. UBS Chairman: Leverage is the Enemy - Goldman Sachs (GS) on Monday agreed to pay $5.06 billion to settle claims it misled mortgage-bond investors during the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The investment bank had previously disclosed... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs discusses European borders

March 23, 2016 - Col. Jack Jacobs on European borders - MSNBC military analyst Colonel Jack Jacobs provides insight to news explosive material was found inside a Belgium “wagon,” which he says means a rail car, in discussing the Brussels explosions.... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs on CNBC

March 22, 2016 - Brussels attack could affect cross-border commerce, Brexit The attacks in the Belgian capital on Tuesday are unlikely to have a long-term impact on markets, but they could result in new roadblocks to cross-border commerce and lend momentum to Euro sceptics,... [Continue Reading]

Joe Piscopo, Christine Romans help Cento Amici

March 17, 2016 - Joe Piscopo, CNN’s Christine Romans to speak at Cento Amici Spring Dinner in Warren WARREN, NJ – Morning radio host and former Saturday Night Live star Joe Piscopo and CNN Chief Business Correspondent and author Christine Romans will welcome Cento... [Continue Reading]

Bob Z. and Bob D. talk PR industry trends

November 18, 2015 - Bob Zito and Bob DeFillippo spoke  with NJBiz about modern day public relations. Read the articles on NJBiz.com: The Brand: Making it personal The job: Is it marketing, PR or branded content?  ... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs talks ISIS with Colbert

November 18, 2015 - Col. Jack Jacobs explains to Stephen Colbert why the U.S. isn’t destroying ISIS On Monday’s Late Show, Stephen Colbert asked Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jack Jacobs what the world had done to punish the Islamic State after its terrorist... [Continue Reading]

Another honor for Col. Jacobs

November 13, 2015 - Medal of Honor recipients share lesson on sacrifice Bringing a message of sacrifice for others, two Congressional Medal of Honor recipients told an audience of high school students Tuesday they never thought about earning praise while risking their lives to... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici Welcomes General Libutti

November 08, 2015 - Lieutenant General Frank Libutti, MSMC (Ret), became an “Honorary Member” of Cento Amici Lieutenant General Frank Libutti, USMC (Ret.) became an “Honorary Member” of Cento Amici at the organization’s 27th Annual Dinner and Auction on Oct. 13 at Alfie’s Ristorante... [Continue Reading]

Gorkana spotlights Bob D.

October 08, 2015 - Behind the Headlines with Bob DeFillippo Bob DeFillippo, Senior Consultant at Zito Partners on choosing morals over money during 9/11, coming out of retirement and journalistic principles that have carried through all of the chapters of his career. Bob DeFillippo,... [Continue Reading]

root9B Joins Retail Group

October 07, 2015 - root9B Joins the Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center root9B, a root9B Technologies Company (OTCQB: RTNB), a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity services and training for commercial and government clients, announced today it has joined the Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs on Syria

October 02, 2015 - Jacobs Blasts Obama Administration’s ‘Bankrupt’ Syria Policy: ‘We’re Not Doing Anything,’ Have ‘Egg On Our Face’ ‘We don’t even have a strategy’ Retired Col. Jack Jacobs, an NBC military analyst, blasted Obama administration policy in Syria Thursday, saying the latest... [Continue Reading]

DeFillippo joins Zito Partners

September 23, 2015 - Prudential Financial’s former CCO DeFillippo joins Zito Partners Bob DeFillippo retired from Prudential Financial in February, after more than 20 years with the company. Read the article here.... [Continue Reading]

Bob DeFillippo Joins Zito Partners

September 22, 2015 - Former top Pru communications exec joins Zito Partners Bob DeFillippo, who retired as Prudential Financial’s chief communications officer earlier this year, has joined the Zito Partners public relations and marketing communications firm, it announced Tuesday. Read the article here.... [Continue Reading]

Bob DeFillippo Joins Zito Partners

September 22, 2015 - Thrilled to welcome Bob DeFillippo to the Zito Partners team. Bob DeFillippo Joins Zito Partners WARREN, N.J. – Bob DeFillippo, most recently the Chief Communications Officer for Prudential Financial, Inc., has joined Zito Partners in a senior consulting role.  Mr.... [Continue Reading]

Grasso on today’s markets

September 12, 2015 - Dick Grasso: Today’s Markets Aren’t Fair Turmoil in August was a sign something was awry with capital markets, former NYSE chief Richard Grasso says The former head of the New York Stock Exchange says modern markets have sacrificed fairness for... [Continue Reading]

Helping the FDNY with the NFL and others

August 28, 2015 - FDNY and NFL Players Association Partner to Celebrate FDNY’s Milestone Anniversary The FDNY is teaming up with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to create a line of limited-edition t-shirts celebrating the FDNY’s 150th anniversary. “The FDNY is excited to partner... [Continue Reading]

Grasso, Grano on market and politics

August 26, 2015 - Grasso: Take Two Aspirin and Call Your Broker in Six Months - In an interview on FOX Business Network, Former NYSE Chairman and CEO Dick Grasso shared his take on stock market turmoil. ... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs on Trump comments

August 21, 2015 - Trump never talked policy with military analyst he claimed as adviser The retired Army colonel who Donald Trump listed as one of his “go-to” advisers has never actually discussed national security policy with him, according to a report in Mother... [Continue Reading]

Supporting Navy SEALs

August 19, 2015 - Megan and Kristin of the SEAL-NSW Family Foundation, talk about raising awareness and sustaining Naval Special Warfare families.... [Continue Reading]

Our take on ops for the US Women

July 14, 2015 - The next goal Jersey’s Carli Lloyd may find marketing her World Cup success to be a tougher task   Let’s play a game of By The Numbers, soccer-style. The U.S. victory in the Women’s World Cup final over Japan earlier... [Continue Reading]

Today Show visits FDNY

June 03, 2015 - Willie tries out being a firefighter TODAY’s Willie Geist lives out his childhood dream of joining the New York City Fire Department, completing grueling training exercises that demonstrate the many skills a firefighter needs to save lives. View more here.... [Continue Reading]

Helping the FDNY Foundation

May 13, 2015 - FDNY Celebrates 150th Anniversary Stephen Ruzow, chairman of the FDNY Foundation, sits down with Roseanne Colletti to discuss the 150th anniversary of the FDNY and the upcoming annual dinner. View more here.... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs on the U.S. military strategy

March 31, 2015 - MSNBC Analyst: We Don’t Have a Military Strategy MSNBC Military Analyst Col. Jack Jacobs said that the US doesn’t have an “overarching military strategy” on Saturday’s “Up with Steve Kornacki” on MSNBC. Read more here.... [Continue Reading]

root9B Technologies Enters into a Letter of Intent to Acquire IPSA International

December 02, 2014 - IPSA to Enhance Company’s Cybersecurity and Risk Mitigation Capabilities NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2014 — root9B Technologies, Inc. (RTNB), a leading provider of cybersecurity and regulatory risk mitigation services, and privately-held IPSA International, Inc. (“IPSA”), a global business investigative and... [Continue Reading]

Premier Alliance Re-brands as root9B Technologies

December 01, 2014 - NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2014 — Premier Alliance, a leading provider of cybersecurity and regulatory risk mitigation services, is changing its name to root9B Technologies, Inc., and its OTCQB ticker symbol to “RTNB,” effective with the commencement of trading today.... [Continue Reading]

NFL Alumni’s 5K Run on Super Bowl Saturday to Benefit Pat Tillman Foundation and NFLA’s Children’s Charities Race is Part of the Arizona Super Bowl Run Series

November 26, 2014 - NFL Alumni’s 5K Run on Super Bowl Saturday to Benefit Pat Tillman Foundation and NFLA’s Children’s Charities Race is Part of the Arizona Super Bowl Run Series The NFL Alumni Association (NFLA) announced today that it will host The Valor... [Continue Reading]

Cento Amici Welcomes Frankie Valli

October 15, 2014 - New Jersey’s Frankie Valli will become an “Honorary Member” of Cento Amici at the organization’s 26th Annual Dinner on Oct. 13 at Alfie’s Ristorante Italiano in Warren. View the gallery here.... [Continue Reading]

Helping the FDNY

September 24, 2014 - New Slate of Officers and Board Members The FDNY Foundation, the official non-profit organization of the New York City Fire Department, announced its new slate of officers and board members at its annual meeting. Three members of the FDNY Foundation’s... [Continue Reading]

Dick Grasso reflects on the 9/11 anniversary

September 18, 2014 - Dick Grasso reflects on the 9/11 anniversary Sep. 11, 2014 - 5:51 - Former NYSE CEO Dick Grasso reflects on the 9/11 anniversary and the threat from ISIS.... [Continue Reading]

Salvatore J. Cassano Joins Zito Partners’ Board of Advisors

September 18, 2014 - NEW YORK, NY (September 18, 2014) – Salvatore J. Cassano, the 32nd Fire Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), has joined the Board of Advisors of Zito Partners, the company announced today. Commissioner Cassano led the United... [Continue Reading]

Col. Jacobs on WBIR

September 15, 2014 - Medal of Honor recipient autographs are signature moment (WBIR – Knoxville) Friday at the Medal of Honor Convention, dozens of recipients sat in the Holiday Inn ballroom and signed thousands of autographs. Read more here.... [Continue Reading]

Joe Grano reacts to President’s speech

September 11, 2014 - Boots on the ground needed to defeat ISIS? - Former UBS chairman and former Homeland Security Advisory Council chairman Joe Grano reacts to President Obama’s new strategy to defeat ISIS.... [Continue Reading]

PRWeek on Burger King acquisition

August 28, 2014 - Corporations walk a tightrope on tax-inversion comms Financial communications experts say Burger King has responded well to the political and social media uproar over its decision to move its corporate headquarters to Canada – and save millions in US taxes... [Continue Reading]

Quad Advisors Debuts Hedge Fund Incubator and Accelerator

August 06, 2014 - Quad Advisors Debuts Hedge Fund Incubator and Accelerator NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2014 — Quad Advisors, a hedge fund incubator and accelerator, announced it has signed two growing hedge funds as its first resident firms. Quad Advisors is the newest... [Continue Reading]

Joe Grano of Premier Alliance: Know Your Attackers

August 04, 2014 - As a network of companies that drives the world’s greatest economic and innovation engine, and as a nation, we simply are not prepared for cyber-attacks. Understanding the methodology, motivation, and techniques sophisticated hackers use to infiltrate organizations is paramount to... [Continue Reading]

Dick Grasso joins Premier Alliance Advisory Board

June 25, 2014 - root9B, a Premier Alliance Company, Names Dick Grasso to Advisory Board Former NYSE Chairman and CEO Joins cybersecurity panel NEW YORK, June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — root9B, a Premier Alliance Group Company (OTCQB: PIMO), announced today that former NYSE chairman... [Continue Reading]

Two great Americans. So respectful of our relationship with Col. Jacobs

June 21, 2014 - There are people in my life who give me…and our team…great guidance and inspiration. Our Board of Advisors is a group of people who do just that. I encourage you to watch this piece. An amazing hero — and friend... [Continue Reading]

Joe Grano leads PIMO

June 11, 2014 - root9B Enlists Key Advisors to Help Build its Growing Cybersecurity Business Former Director of the CIA and FBI, Judge William Webster, National Security Council alum Michele Malvesti and former Director of the Secret Service Lewis Merletti named to root9B panel... [Continue Reading]

MetTel Appoints Mark Marshall Executive Director of Customer Care

June 11, 2014 - NEW YORK, NY (June 11, 2014) – MetTel, a leading provider of IP-enabled communications solutions, today named Mark Timothy Marshall executive director of customer care. Marshall will oversee MetTel’s customer care team of dedicated account managers who handle customers’ day-to-day... [Continue Reading]

Ketchum Partners with Zito to Launch Financial Communications Service

May 22, 2014 - New Jersey’s Zito Partners has partnered with Ketchum to create a “strategic alliance” offering specifically targeted at financial institutions and other organizations looking for help on related communications fronts. Read more here.... [Continue Reading]

Ketchum Zito Financial coverage

May 22, 2014 - Ketchum Boosts Financial Offer With Zito Partners Alliance NEW YORK — Ketchum has struck a strategic alliance with Zito Partners that aims to bolster the PR firm’s financial communications and financial services counsel. See more at: http://www.holmesreport.com/news-info/14985/Ketchum-Boosts-Financial-Offer-With-Zito-Partners-Alliance.aspx#sthash.YJ9MpKjG.dpuf... [Continue Reading]