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W. Coast Firm Opens in N.Y. South Coast Communications Group, an Orange County, Calif., corporate communications and investor relations firm, opened an office in New York and changed the firm’s name to Allen & Caron… Continued

CTA and ODS executives determined that an investor relations program with stepped-up communication would improve the market’s perception of the company’s stock potential. The company established several program objectives: * to increase ODS stock price… Continued

During its 25th anniversary last year, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) tapped a new full-time executive and moved forward with a plan to deliver more services–especially through electronic channels–to the group’s 12,500 members… Continued

In response to a rash of apparent arson attacks on predominantly African-American churches across the South in the past 18 months, NationsBank Corp. is demonstrating its concern by offering rewards of up to $50,000 for… Continued

* Nominated as vice chairman, in line to succeed chairman Don Bruun next year, was John Finney, director of public relations and fund-raising, Windsor Regional Hospital, Windsor, Ontario. * M. William Lutholtz, a communications executive… Continued

DALLAS–While no speakers at this year’s conference of the International Association of Business Communicators held here last week dared to predict the future, many pointed out raging trends that have the power to reshape business… Continued

Next week PR NEWS will not publish, in recognition of the 4th of July holiday. We’ll return on July 8 with more news, views and how- to’s for PR professionals. Have a nice holiday!

There’s a market out there — representing age groups spanning four decades — asking the network television programming industry for some substantive, intelligent content and advertising, but the networks apparently aren’t paying attention. PLAN, the… Continued

Two top executives of international PR firm The Americas Group, Stamford, Conn., have moved over to corporate positions. Jack Macauley, managing director, joined Philip Morris Management Corp., New York, as director, external relations. Evelyn Mariperisensa… Continued

Employee recognition has become a vital motivational tool for managers seeking to incentivize their staff and encourage more cooperation between individuals, departments and teams. As Bob Nelson, author of “1001 Ways to Reward Employees” (Workman… Continued