Archive: September 2000

Alchemy at Interpublic Group: the behemoth will realign its PR properties on January 1, fusing Weber PR and Shandwick to form the largest global and U.S. PR agency. The new entity, known as Weber Shandwick… Continued

When American Nancy Johnson leaned forward to accept the first gold medal of the Sydney Olympics, thousands of Home Depot employees may have cheered just a little louder. That’s because Johnson, winner in the 10-meter… Continued

To place a 100-word Job Tracker classified ad, contact Margaret Dutcher at 301/340-7788, x2035; fax: 301/340-3819; or email [email protected]. Deadlines are Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. Return to Top of Page Copyright © 2000 Phillips International,… Continued

Cantor Concern Director, PR for MA high-tech firm. Develop and manage the execution of a strategic PR plan to build awareness of the company, its products and services among key constituents including customers, industry analysts,… Continued

The University of Wisconsin at Madison got a quick refresher course in crisis management 101 last week. It seems the admissions office and publications staff electronically manipulated the cover photo for the campus’ fall guide… Continued

With this issue, PR NEWS will begin monthly reporting of many of the personnel moves among analyst firms, just as we provide information on journalists and communications professionals: Elizabeth Bruce joins Aberdeen as research analyst… Continued

Analyst relations forms an increasingly important component of business communications. Many PR firms have or are adding analyst relations as a discrete function among their services. Last week, for instance, Shandwick International/Houston announced it has… Continued

Canadian CEOs devote half of their time (49%) to public relations and communications, to both internal and external audiences, a new study finds. Almost all of the CEOs interviewed (94%) feel that PR today is… Continued

Corporate/Association Moves Lisa Kitei leaves post as VP of marketing and communications for the theatrical division at The Walt Disney Co. to join Cahners Business Information as SVP corporate communications and PR in New York.… Continued

The Case At its founding in 1997, iGive.com was one of the pioneers of electronic philanthropy, uniting online retailers and customers who wanted to contribute to charity. The premise of the Evanston, Ill.-based service was… Continued