Archive: December 1999

PR NEWS is pleased to offer a forum for reader feedback, which we’ll run every few weeks. This first section features a response to Katharine Paine’s Nov. 8 Image Patrol column from Dave Franson, director… Continued

Thinking about putting on a party for the ages for all our subscribers, we put in a call to Korbel Champagne Cellars in Sonoma County. The bad news is they’re sold out, so the party’s… Continued

Jean Jennings will be in the driver’s seat as editor in chief January 1. Jennings, who started out as a Chrysler auto mechanic before helping launch the publication in the mid-80s with her predecessor chief,… Continued

Latin CEO 200 SE 1st St. Suite 600 Miami, FL 33131 Miami Business magazine publishers launched LatinCEO magazine in November to focus on the increasing success of Latin American companies (and Latin American CEOs) who… Continued

In our second report on communication trends in Asia, veteran PR counselor and roving reporter Ray Josephs consults with a top-seed PR firm in Tokyo to illustrate why media relations is king in Japan. Like… Continued

How do you turn a spin-off of a DC-based law firm into a $32 million public affairs and strategic communications agency with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and other key points on the… Continued

Looking for the PR NEWS calendar of industry seminars and events? You can find up-to-the-minute listings at http://www.prandmarketing.com. To add your event to the roster, contact Lauren Bach at [email protected] or 301/340-7788, ext. 2274. Return… Continued

Do something worthwhile this year? The Platinum PR Awards, honoring the best PR campaigns and programs of 1999, are open for nominations in seven categories: media relations, marketing communications, crisis management, community relations/event marketing, internal… Continued

Ketchum has named Christopher Atkins director of its global corporate practice, following Ketchum Partner Bob Amen’s decision to move from that spot to a reduced schedule as a senior management counselor. Atkins, who will report… Continued

The weather outside might be frightful, but the bottom lines will be delightful, if all the breathless predictions about the coming holiday season are on target. A holiday shopping survey from Amazon.com and Harris Interactive… Continued