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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

Jericho Names Five VPs Jericho Promotions, New York, promoted four staffers to vice president. Sherri Gilman, vice president, was promoted to senior vice president. She will continue to oversee the agency’s corporate division. Greg Mowery,… Continued

Travel Firm Offers Scholarship In recognition of its 10th anniversary working with the Aruba Tourism Authority, Lou Hammond & Associates Inc., New York, is offering a $1,000 scholarship for an Aruban student to study tourism… Continued

Ketchum Public Relations moved its Chicago office to 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60601, 312/228-6800.