Archive: November 2010

Winner: Peter Shankman Founder/CEO, Help a Reporter Out What’s in a name? When it comes to Help a Reporter Out, the name is an amazing tagline in itself and a nearly perfect exercise in branding. This… Continued

PR News celebrated the winners of its annual PR People Awards on Nov. 30 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Also honored were this year’s inductees into PR News’ Hall of Fame and the 15-to-Watch.

Scott Widmeyer, Chairman and CEO, Widmeyer Communications Scott Widmeyer knows that meaningful social change doesn’t happen overnight. Rather than chasing the issues of the moment, Widmeyer has built his business working with clients who want… Continued

D’Arcy Rudnay, SVP, Corporate Communications, Comcast Corporation D’Arcy Rudnay is one of the top female executives at Comcast, where she is the company’s primary spokesperson and is responsible for Comcast’s reputation management. Rudnay leads strategic… Continued

Andy Polansky, President, Weber Shandwick In rising from the ranks of local journalist to the leader of one of the most influential PR agencies in the world, Andy Polansky has consistently exhibited personal traits that… Continued

Jay M. Jaffe, President & CEO, Jaffe PR Jay Jaffe is a visionary and a leader with a keen ability to identify industry trends before they even begin. His company, Jaffe PR, specializes in public… Continued

Lou Rena Hammond, Chairman/Founder, Lou Hammond & Associates Lou Rena Hammond has transformed a three-employee, three-client company into an award-winning, independent marketing communications agency with 40 employees and more than 40 prestigious travel, home decor,… Continued

Diane Gage Lofgren, SVP, Brand Strategy, Communications and Public Relations, Kaiser Permanente Through academic, professional, industry and community successes, Diane Gage Lofgren embodies a rare combination of inspired strategist and engaged leader. At Kaiser Permanente,… Continued

Megan Wright Communications Representative, Oncor Electric Delivery Handling everything from on-camera crisis communications to conceiving and implementing high-profile, massive budget projects for a utility provider to 7 million people, Megan Wright is a pioneer in… Continued

Bethridge Toovell Director, Communications, Rodale Since joining Prevention in 2009, Bethridge Toovell and her team have already driven over 6 billion media impression through over 2,000 placements on national TV, print and online outlets. For… Continued