- You think your product recalls are tough? Try being a communications exec for CryoLife Corp., the largest U.S. processor of donated human tissues. The FDA shut down part
of the Georgia-based corporation last week and ordered it to recall tissues after several recipients have developed potentially deadly infections. CryoLife's communications execs
are currently countering the negative press, even asking The Wall Street Journal to recall articles which it says misstate the facts of the ongoing FDA investigation. Check out
the company's press site at - Interpublic Group fell 8 cents per share short of analysts' expectations, with revenues off a marked 19 percent at PR units Golin/Harris and Weber Shandwick.
- Burson-Marsteller forms a strategic relationship with Kortlang, an issues management company in Australia. As part of the arrangement, Ian Kortlang will become CEO of Burson-
Marsteller Australia. - Hoffman Agency and Creative Strategies, a technology consulting firm, team on a new online resource center offering information for marcom pros on digital trends. The site
debuts in October. - Watch for next week's issue of PR NEWS to find out if you've been named a finalist in the Platinum PR Awards!
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