Stories by PRNEWS

The Atlanta Journal Constitution debuts “Evolving Technology,” a new column on Wednesdays. Columnist Kathy Brister covers technology and biotech companies. (kbrister@ajc.com)

U.S. News has officially dropped the “& World Report” from its moniker. The new name reflects greater focus on domestic news. Remember to pitch “news you can use.” (Brian Duffy, 202/955-2000)

Julie Freeman, APR, takes the reins as president of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She is the former executive director and director of education and conventions for the Professional Picture Framers Association. She… Continued

Public Relations Manager Established internet marketing services company in far west Chicago suburb is seeking a public relations manager with proven experience in planning and implementing strategic PR campaigns. Position will develop strategic PR campaigns,… Continued

When the chips are down, some leaders even get critical of quality time spent away from the office. Just one day after Dow Jones laid off 202 workers, its oh-so-sensitive CEO published and disseminated to… Continued

The economy may be tanking, but tchotchkes are still flyin’ high. The promotional products industry posted sales of $17,854,482,234 in 2000, according to an industry study by the Promotional Products Association. That’s a growth rate… Continued

Tampax and Ketchum scored their second consecutive PRSA Silver Anvil Award for the Tampax Total You Tour last month. A campus-only event in its first year, the campaign reached out to students at eight historically… Continued

Biz360 is partnering with Northern Light Technology Inc. to offer access to more than 7,000 content sources in Northern Light’s Special Collection. The Market360 solution now offers the ability to track and measure references in… Continued

Investor relations pros are facing a bearish audience these days as U.S. investor confidence in the economy sinks even lower. According to the Paine Webber Gallup Index of Investor Optimism, which polled 1,000 investors in… Continued

News USA, a DC-based news distribution service, expands into the Midwest with the acquisition of Chicago-based Derus Media Services which focuses on disseminating client news to newspapers. Derus will become News USA’s Chicago bureau, with… Continued