Archive: September 1997

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Institutional Investor’s 1996 Ranking of Top Written Reports by Analysts

September 29th, 1997 by

Gary Black, Sanford C. Berstein, 212/486-5800 T. Anne Cox, Merrill Lynch, 212/449-1000 Steven Galbraith, Sanford C. Berstein Michael Goldstein, Sanford C. Bernstein J. William Gurley, Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, 212/469-5000 Weston Hicks, Sanford C. Berstein Mark… Continued

Local PR Efforts Demand Planning, Patience and Finesse

September 29th, 1997 by

Now that your firm has sponsored a continuing education series in the local schools or held a meeting with civic leaders to determine the impact of your company on the community at large, it is… Continued

The Sell-Side Report: Friend or Foe, It’s an IR Tool Worth Sharpening

September 29th, 1997 by

Analysts’ sell-side reports can be one of the most poignant indicators you have of how the financial community perceives the worth and health of your company. But more importantly, they are a test of the… Continued

Industry News

September 22nd, 1997 by

On the Radar Screen In the Sept. 17 issue of The Washington Post, Burson-Marsteller took a hit when Al Kamen, writer of the "In The Loop" business feature, aimed some of his sarcasm at the… Continued

Unleashing the Power of Brands: PR as the Strategic Weapon in Integrated Marcom

September 22nd, 1997 by

From the entire array of integrated marketing communications vehicles, PR is most often cited as being the most flexible, cost-effective and, most importantly, strategic. In fact, many Fortune 500 clients consider marketing public relations the… Continued

Small PR Firm Fishes Big Media Coverage Out of The Recycling Bin

September 22nd, 1997 by

It’s relatively easy to get media coverage for celebrity events, a corporate crisis or even a plane crash. But what do you do when your client asks you to devise a campaign centered on aluminum… Continued

Calendar

September 22nd, 1997 by

September 29: National Investor Relations Institute, "The Nasdaq Stock Market," San Francisco, 703/506-3570. September 30: National Investor Relations Institute, "Managing Shareholder Relations," San Francisco, 703/506-3570. October 1: National Investor Relations Institute, "Issues in Financial Disclosure,"… Continued

From the PR NEWS Files: Bass Ale’s New Campaign

September 22nd, 1997 by

This week, a heavy wooden box – emblazoned with the phrase, "In a world of tireless press conferences and media events, there’s always Bass Ale" – arrived at our newsroom as part of PR boutique… Continued

Market Trends

September 22nd, 1997 by

Seattle: The Area With Most Women-Owned Firms If you’re a female PR exec scouting the country for places where you can flourish, consider these leading regions: Portland, Ore., Seattle, Phoenix, Houston and Nashville (see chart,… Continued

Media Insight: Radio Aahs

September 22nd, 1997 by

Children’s Broadcasting Corp., 724 First Street North, Fourth Floor Minneapolis, Minn. 55401; Phone: 612/926-1280 Editor’s Note: The kids market has really taken off so there are countless ways you can try to get a plug… Continued