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The Top Places to Work in PR: Agency—CJP Communications

October 19th, 2009 by

CJP Communications is “100% entrepreneurial,” says one staffer, noting that the employees collectively refer to themselves as “an army of entrepreneurs.” Supported by its “Commission for Life” program, which rewards employees who introduce new business… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Agency—Carmichael Lynch Spong

October 19th, 2009 by

Founded in 1990, Carmichael Lynch Spong is now ranked among the 15 largest PR agencies in the world, but it still bills itself as the “alternative to big, bland firms doing ordinary, off-the-shelf work.” The… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Turner Broadcasting System

October 19th, 2009 by

Originally purchased in 1970 by advertising guru R.E. Turner (aka Ted), the company officially became Turner Broadcasting System in 1979. Thirty years later, it is a leading media company as part of Time Warner, with… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Symantec

October 19th, 2009 by

IT security powerhouse Symantec is also a hub for synergistic collaboration between employees and among departments. For starters, its performance-based approach to internal recognition incentivizes employees to constantly raise the bar; in fact, says one… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—State Farm Insurance

October 19th, 2009 by

State Farm Insurance’s culture may be corporate, but employees are quick to point out a number of its very non-corporate characteristics as well: “fun,” “quirky” and “diverse,” just to name a few. The size of… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Pfizer

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Pfizer’s corporate media relations department is “a global organization spanning more than 20 countries,” says one employee. “The global nature of this 24/7 operation offers opportunities for promotional growth within our team and throughout the… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—First Horizon National Corp.

October 19th, 2009 by

First Horizon National Corp. is consistently recognized as one of the country’s best employers by the likes of Working Mother and Fortune magazines, and for good reason, especially in the context of corporate communications: These… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Discovery Communications

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“Discovery is committed to creating a culture that supports employee development and learning,” says one Discovery employee. “It views employees as valued contributors, seeking broad input into strategic planning and decision-making on all levels, and… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Cisco

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Cisco’s leadership team is all about cultivating diverse skill sets among employees, and cross-collaboration between departments is strongly encouraged. “We take pride in understanding the many facets of Cisco’s business,” say one employee. “Sixty-three percent… Continued

The Top Places to Work in PR: Corporate—Chesapeake Energy Corporation

October 19th, 2009 by

This company is the top producer of natural gas in the United States, and employees are the first to tell you why: “Our employees work harder and faster than our competitors. They aren’t caught up… Continued