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Mercury names Juan Melli as partner

March 16, 2026 2:33 pmMarch 16, 2026 2:33 pm

Juan Melli, a respected communications expert and former associate editor for PolitickerNJ, has been elevated to partner at Mercury, one of New Jersey’s largest public affairs firms. Melli joined Mercury in 2018 after serving as communications manager for Hoboken and...

Nick Mammano returns to Mercury

March 5, 2026 9:00 amMarch 4, 2026 7:52 pm

Nick Mammano, the former president and CEO of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, is returning to Mercury, a top public affairs firm, as a managing director A former chief of staff to State Sen. Joseph Lagana (D-Paramus), Mammano...

Ex-Murphy aide joins Mercury

February 23, 2026 8:00 amFebruary 23, 2026 8:26 am

Stella Porter, a former deputy press secretary to Gov. Phil Murphy, has joined Mercury Public Affairs as a vice president in their New Jersey office. Before joining Murphy’s staff, Porter was a three-time Emmy-nominated TV reporter and anchor at an...

Henry Amoroso joins Mercury

December 4, 2025 11:50 amDecember 4, 2025 11:50 am

Veteran political insider Henry Amoroso has joined the advisory board of Mercury, one of the state’s leading public affairs firms. “Henry is one of New Jersey’s most accomplished leaders, combining deep legal expertise with a longstanding commitment to education and...

Samantha Maltzman joins Mercury board

September 4, 2025 8:58 am

Samantha Maltzman, one of the Democratic Party’s most prolific and connected fundraisers, is joining the advisory board of Mercury Public Affairs, an influential public affairs firm. Maltzman has spent two decades raising money for presidential, U.S. Senate, House, and gubernatorial campaigns,...

The New Jersey governor’s race is here. America is watching.

September 2, 2025 11:00 amSeptember 3, 2025 12:54 pm

The summer is over, Labor Day has come and gone, and New Jersey’s gubernatorial election is here. When all is said and done, the race between Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R-Somerville) will likely only be...

The Voice of New Jersey joins Mercury

March 3, 2025 7:00 amMarch 3, 2025 10:05 am

Megan Coyne, who ran social media strategy for the White House and the New Jersey Governor’s office, is joining Mercury Public Affairs, a top public affairs firm, as a vice president. Coyne received considerable acclaim as Gov. Phil Murphy’s social...