Stories by PRNEWS

Former Michigan Senator Don Riegle joins APCO Worldwide as chairman of APCO Government Affairs. Prior to joining APCO he served as deputy chairman at Shandwick. Riegle joins a slew of former Beltway insiders at the… Continued

Assistant Director Public Relations We are seeking a dynamic communications professional to expand and enhance USP’s public image and external communications. Will manage external communication activities including initiating contact with the media; responding to inquiries… Continued

A new report from the Surgeon General reveals that the number of women smokers declined only slightly in the 90s, and smoking among teen girls has risen. What messages are women and teens paying attention… Continued

Michelle Savage, PR Newswire VP of investor relations services, addressed PR practitioners last week at the “Communicating with Investors, Analysts and the Media” seminar in New York, sponsored by Fulcrum. An excerpt from her comments… Continued

The ethnic press surrounding major metropolitan areas is growing algebraically and gaining notice from the established media industry. A recent Washington Post article points to the burgeoning Korean press in the Nation’s Capital, which circulates… Continued

Patricia Thorpe, president of Miami-based Thorpe & Co. says the benefits package offered by her firm is as good as many Fortune 500 PR firms, and part of the reason she’s been able to recruit… Continued

A March 2001 survey of 50 top radio networks and stations around the country reveals that nonprofits and associations have a great opportunity to position themselves as quotable experts in their fields. 56% of respondents… Continued

PR consultant, author and marketing columnist Edward Segal will sign complementary copies of his new book, “Getting Your 15 Minutes of Fame and More!” for registrants at PR NEWS’ seminar, “Communications Strategies for Nonprofits and… Continued

One of public relations’ greatest champions and most progressive leaders has passed away at the age of 68. Patrick John Jackson, editor of PR Repoerter for more than three decades, former president of the PRSA… Continued

Nonprofit Moves Former Sierra Club Political Director Daniel Weiss moves to M&R Strategic Services, a D.C.-based public interest consulting agency, as Senior Vice President. .. . Melanie Miller will take the reins at The Partnership… Continued