Stories by PRNEWS

Few Executives Don’t Wear Their S-Ox Well

November 3rd, 2003 by

Ask most C-suite executives about the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and they’ll say it’s an important remedy to restoring corporate trust following a string of corporate scandals. But a new survey shows that executives are not putting… Continued

New Firm’s Laser-Like Focus on Hispanic Market

November 3rd, 2003 by

The Latino market is one of the hottest — and overlooked — areas in PR right now. Santiago Caicedo is getting on the ground floor with the launch of Latin Media Sources (LMS), a Miami-based… Continued

Survivor, the CEO Version

November 3rd, 2003 by

The latest issue of The Economist offers a “survival guide” to CEOs, who these days command about as much respect as used-car salesmen. The magazine offers the top 10 qualities for successful leaders. PR pros,… Continued

West Glen Raises Dial for Radio Coverage

November 3rd, 2003 by

WestGlen Communications, a major player in the VNR field, last week launched a new service called “Radio One SourceService.” It combines the satellite distribution systems of two of the biggest radio networks — ABC and… Continued

PR time for Popeyes, Cont’d

November 3rd, 2003 by

It didn’t make it in time for last week’s issue so, in fairness, we’re now running Popeyes’ response to a PR NEWS inquiry about a Baltimore man who bit into his three-piece Popeyes combo and… Continued

Holiday PR: Pitch Content. Make it Personal. And, Oh Yes, Remember the Commandos

November 3rd, 2003 by

Deck the malls with heaps of data? That’s what Garry Butcher would like in his Christmas stocking this year. As retailers nationwide vie for coveted holiday ink, Butcher, the VP of marketing for Santa Monica-based… Continued

PRSA Conference Wrap-up: Crisis Communications, Media Relations Centers of Attention at PRSA Annual

November 3rd, 2003 by

The unseasonably chilly weather in New Orleans last week during PRSA’s annual conference was fitting for an industry bracing for its own winds of change. Still, the meeting, which drew 1,800 PR professionals from across… Continued

Book Wrap

October 27th, 2003 by

Money may not grow on trees, but PR advice sure does. A slew of titles focusing on PR and communications hit the bookstores recently, with enough (communications) bullet points to make Al Capone wince. It’s… Continued

California Gubernatorial Recall Election ‘A Hollywood Ending’

October 27th, 2003 by

The California recall election brought to mind a recent movie, but Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn’t a cast member. The movie is “A Perfect Storm” and Arnold’s election — everyone calls him Arnold in California — occurred… Continued

Crossing The Aisle: How PR Pros Help Ad Agencies Make Waves

October 27th, 2003 by

While PR and advertising typically sit on opposite sides of the fence, it’s also true that PR professionals sometimes help ad agencies broadcast their success stories. Although advertisers have taken it on the chin the… Continued