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15 to Watch (Agency): Joey-lyn Addesa

December 7th, 2009 by

Senior Account Executive, Kaplow Comm. Age: 25 In a mere three years, Joey-lyn Addesa rose from MWW Group’s “Rookie of the Year” to senior account executive and media relations specialist. As manager of lifestyle media… Continued

PR News’ 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees

December 7th, 2009 by

While this year’s crop of PR Hall of Fame inductees have faced disparate challenges and possess varying skill sets, they have one thing in common: All have a keen vision for the future of their… Continued

2009 PR People Awards: Tweeter of the Year

December 7th, 2009 by

Christi Day, Online Spokesperson and Emerging Media Specialist, Southwest Airlines For someone who claims to have practically stumbled into social media, Southwest Airlines’ Christi Day is a study in self-effacement—and accomplishment. Having become a preeminent… Continued

2009 PR People Awards: Spokesperson of the Year

December 7th, 2009 by

Chris Mainz, Public Relations Specialist, Southwest Airlines Company As spokesperson for the largest airline in terms of customers carried, Mainz’s experience and in-depth media relationships have guided his company through many challenges. Yet the unflappable… Continued

2009 PR People Awards: Public Affairs Executive of the Year

December 7th, 2009 by

Jonathan Collegio, VP, Digital Television Transition, National Association of Broadcasters You may have heard about television’s analog-to-digital switch that took place earlier this year. If so, it had a lot to do with the work… Continued

2009 PR People Awards: PR Trainer of the Year

December 7th, 2009 by

Sally Falkow, President and Chief Strategist, Expansion Plus When Web 3.0 began to assume a foothold in the PR orbit, Sally Falkow, a seasoned PR trainer, felt it her incumbent duty to bring the uninitiated… Continued

2009 PR People Awards: PR Team Leader of the Year

December 7th, 2009 by

CoWinner: Jan Hausrath, Senior Vice President, APCO Worldwide It took pure innovation and a bold positioning for Jan Hausrath to achieve the unfettered success she received in 2008. As the client manager of the large… Continued

2009 PR People Awards: PR Professional of the Year (Nonprofit/Association)

December 7th, 2009 by

Megan Lozito, Senior Communications Manager, American Heart Association Megan Lozito understands that sound public relations revolves around the dialogue established between the consumer and the brand. By driving powerful content and resounding calls for action,… Continued

2009 PR People Awards: Digital Communications Leader of the Year

December 7th, 2009 by

Anne Carelli, Digital Communications Manager, Coca-Cola Co. For many large companies, the major restructuring of a Web site is a risky endeavor booby-trapped with pitfalls, budgetary concerns and lapses in inter-company communication. Enter Anne Carelli,… Continued

2009 PR People Awards: PR Professional of the Year (Academic Institution)

December 7th, 2009 by

Melissa Connolly, Vice President for University Relations, Hofstra University When Melissa Connolly was tasked with coordinating and managing the media relations and communications for Hofstra University as it hosted last year’s final presidential debate between… Continued