Archive: October 2001

Crain Communications, publisher of Automotive News, ceases publication of the trade journal’s monthly sister pub Automotive News International. Crain purchased the pub in 1998 and says it suffered from a lack of advertising revenue. Employees… Continued

Fire Chief magazine will devote a special mental health services section to firefighters most affected by the terrorist attacks and will include insight on how these firemen can overcome emotional trauma and mental stress. The… Continued

A new urban entertainment newsmagazine is pitting itself against old standby “Entertainment Tonight.” “nContrast” offers what producers call “edgier content on urban entertainment and pop culture.” To pitch story ideas, contact: The DuVernay Agency, ATTN:… Continued

Starting November 5, the Atlanta Journal and the Atlanta Constitution will publish under the combined name Atlanta Journal-Constitution seven days a week, rather than only on weekends. Distribution will move to a morning-only schedule over… Continued

ABC launches newsmagazine “America 24/7,” focusing on life in America after the Sept. 11 attacks. The show premieres Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. with coverage of personal tales of the tragedy. ABC has not yet… Continued

The study of public relations, for years considered a “bastardized” form of journalism, has changed dramatically in the past five years. As a result, today’s undergraduates and graduates are being fed a richer – and… Continued

Bayer, maker of Cipro, agrees to provide the U.S. government with half price tablets in exchange for rights as exclusive supplier. The deal comes on the heels of Bayer’s agreement with the Canadian government to… Continued

Finding the right job candidate just got easier. A new partnership between PR NEWS and Workinpr.com has resulted in an online Career Center at http://www.PRandMarketing.com. Click on Job Tracker. November 13, 2001, 2 p.m. -… Continued

Corporations may be cutting their budgets, but branding efforts are suffering less than other initiatives, according to a new survey by Interbrand, a consulting company focused on branding. It reports that 84 percent of 125… Continued

Webcasts These interactive presentations are the perfect solution for training, professional development, seminars and other educational initiatives. They allow “attendees” to follow a session from the convenience of their desktops, and the information is archived… Continued