Archive: November 2000

Waging a battle in the talent wars? Your recruitment arsenal probably includes the standard weapons – vacations, bonuses, expense accounts – and maybe even a few special perks like company-issued cell phones or funding for… Continued

PRSA handed out its much-coveted annual awards at last month’s World Congress in Chicago. Among the recipients: Thomas Harris, managing partner of an eponymous PR management, research and consulting firm, who walked away with the… Continued

Execs at GE and Honeywell can’t uncork the champagne yet – antitrust regulators and the American public alike are growing increasingly wary of mega mergers like the $45 billion acquisition announced by the two companies… Continued

While companies are becoming increasingly skilled at managing modern crises, they nevertheless continue to face a losing battle. First, their opposition – labor unions, environmental activists and others – are continuously reinventing the way they… Continued

Corporate/Association Moves Shuanise Washington is promoted to VP, external affairs, at Philip Morris Management Corp. in Richmond, Va. She replaces Jay Poole, who was recently promoted to VP of corporate communications in New York. Mimi… Continued

December 4-5 * International Trade Center * Washington, DC On December 4-5, PR NEWS will be hosting a special event designed for PR professionals who want to maximize the Web as a PR tool. The… Continued

Founded: 1922 HQ: New York Clients: National Dairy Council, Campbell’s Soup, National Pork Producers Council, Oscar Meyer Billings (1999): $226.9 million worldwide Employees: 140 in Chicago (the office that handled this campaign) Staff on “Nutrition… Continued

In the Dairy Case Did you know your daily dose of dairy can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as kidney stones, colon cancer and high blood pressure? To make sure consumers do know… Continued

A pilot for Southwest Airlines placing a quick, toll-free call to an employee hotline in recent weeks probably learned about the company’s “very satisfactory” third-quarter earnings; a favorable inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration; a… Continued