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Major global PR firm Edelman wins $19 million state contract to promote California in a better light

The 12-month campaign will promote tourism and the economy while countering negative narratives, after state officials said certified small businesses were considered first.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom's Office of Business and Economic development has picked a major public relations firm based in New York to take on the task of improving California's national image with an ad campaign.

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Governor Gavin Newsom will allocate $19 million of public funds to the New York-based public relations firm Edelman to improve the image of California nationally. The state’s Office of Economic and Business Development (GO-Biz) awarded the contract, which extends from April 6 to the end of the year, with the aim of polishing the reputation of the Golden State, according to KCRA. Edelman, who counts among its clients companies such as Dove, Starb…

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KCRA 3 broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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