Archive: June 2004

Moving Companies Ahead (MCA), a leading public relations firm in the semiconductor, flat-panel display and nanotechnology sectors, is looking for a unique breed of PR pros to join its team of experienced counselors. Ranked among… Continued

Cadbury Schweppes Americas — How refreshing. Charles Alfaro (ex-Hoffman-La Roche Inc) has been appointed to the newly created position of VP/corporate communications for the Cadbury Schweppes confectionary and beverage businesses in the Americas. In addition… Continued

Janet Troy (ex-Ruder Finn and Rotman) has been named the director of public relations at the PRSA, replacing Libby Roberge. Troy, a 25-year PR veteran, most recently worked as a private consultant. She’s also had… Continued

Seattle-based The Silver Company has merged into the Seattle office of MWW Group. Bob Silver, president and founder of The Silver Company, joins MWW as senior VP and general manager of its Seattle office, which… Continued

The life sciences is shaping up to be one of the most compelling stories of the 21st century, and Porter Novelli doesn’t want to be left behind. The PR agency’s FischerHealth subsidiary recently announced the… Continued

By Richard S. Levick The current Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal confirms what communications experts in and out of politics have been saying for generations – “you need to see it to believe it.” David Gergen,… Continued

By Sara Gavin/Weber Shandwick (Minneapolis) Weber Shandwick’s pro bono program is unique for many reasons, including the number of employees who participate and their level of commitment. The program engages nearly 75% of Weber Shandwick… Continued

Employees Sign On To ‘Make a Difference’ When she was with the PR firm Mona Meyer McGrath & Gavin in the early 1980s, Sara Gavin, along with her senior partners, helped to inaugurate a pro… Continued

The Delahaye Index is a quarterly assessment of how news affects the corporate reputation of the 100 largest companies in the U.S. Each company’s score is based on how many positive and negative reputation-driving attributes… Continued

Around 1,000 PR execs (mostly from the corporate sector) will gather at the Westin Century Plaza Hotel and Spa in Los Angeles this week (June 6 through 9) for the International Association of Business Communicators… Continued