Archive: June 2000

The Case On June 7, 1999, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) conditionally awarded an expansion franchise to The Ackerley Group, owner of the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics. However, delivery of the franchise for the 2000… Continued

When we think of the word “innovative,” we think cutting-edge, ahead-of-the-curve, and timely. So we and the folks at our sister publication Satellite News snickered smugly at a new release from Newpoint Technologies Inc. in… Continued

135 West 50th St. New York, NY 10020 212/445-6100 http://www.workingmother.com Change is in the air at Working Mother, a monthly publication of WorkingWoman Network Inc., and sister to Working Woman magazine. Good Housekeeping veteran Lisa… Continued

Boston Globe staffer Anthony Flint moves from his post as political writer to the business desk, covering the banking industry. [email protected]. Scott Nelson joins as a personal finance writer for Sunday’s Money Matters section. [email protected]… Continued

Nature vs. Nurture. Some reporters are born testy, but some, one might argue, are shaped by the business they’re in. A recent survey of 100 journalists by the Orlando, Fla.- based firm Bennett & Co.… Continued

Health Screening. Kaleidoscope Network shoots for healthy ratings with the launch of “Women’s HealthGuide,” a new TV series set to launch nationally June 29 on PAX TV. The show, hosted by former Miss USA Kim… Continued

Euro RSCG Worldwide acquires Internet PR firm Middleberg + Associates. Founder Don Middleberg will remain CEO of the new entity, known as Middleberg Euro RSCG. Shandwick founder Peter Chadlington will leave Interpublic Group (which now… Continued

When Dow Corning’s silicone gel breast implant crisis escalated in 1991, the implants constituted less than 1% of the company’s total revenue. But the issue had stamina, and remained the subject of hot debate even… Continued

Media Relations Manager Washington DC area corporation needs a communications pro with track record in creating, pitching and placing stories. Ideal candidate will have French fluency. You’ll build awareness and identity among mainstream news media… Continued

Summer’s here: Levi Strauss kicks off 1st Stage 2000, a talent competition giving aspiring musicians a chance to perform at local amphitheaters…Car and Driver magazine rolls out its annual “10 Best Tour Across America,” featuring… Continued