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Shandwick’s Brand Re-engineering Results in Major Executive Changes

May 11th, 1998 by

Shandwick’s operations in the Americas named three key executive changes last week. The moves appear to be among the spin-off results of ambitious revamping efforts Shandwick (whose parent company is based in London) is pushing… Continued

IRS Fails to File Tips on Reputation Management…

May 11th, 1998 by

Image Patrol this week takes on the federal government. No, I’m not a Republican, or a resident of Montana. But I’m increasingly intrigued by the machinations of our federal government when it comes to communications.… Continued

Cairns & Associates Creates Celebrity Spin For Chesebrough Ponds

May 11th, 1998 by

When Chesebrough Ponds determined last year to inject new life into the tried-and-true but somewhat dusty Vaseline Petroleum Jelly brand, it chose a celebrity-themed PR campaign with a philanthropic twist. The Cairns & Associates campaign,… Continued

Industry News

May 4th, 1998 by

Business Moves NetReflector, UK, hopes to make online market research easier through its InstantSurvey, an information collection engine that enables managers to design and conduct online surveys through Web browsers. Prices begin at $40. Market… Continued

Sharing Risks Pays Off When The Gamble is the Internet

May 4th, 1998 by

PR professionals who are willing to roll the dice with startup clients seeking to establish a leading brand in the explosive Internet marketplace can reap exciting profits – financially and professionally. This philosophy made Melody… Continued

Brochureware On The Bayfront: From Static To Striking

May 4th, 1998 by

Health Care Facility Manipulates Home Page To Engage And Direct Users Inward Health care Web sites leave a lot to be desired. Users generally find a collection of digital soundbites that strike a less-than-flattering pose… Continued

Creating Customer Preference Means Distinct Branding Practices

May 4th, 1998 by

Imagine exchanging insider information about your PR and marketing practices with your competitors – not your typical corporate benchmarking approach. But that’s what some forward-thinking communicators are doing in order to distinguish their services and… Continued

PR: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

May 4th, 1998 by

Read about great campaigns, foot-in-the-mouth PR situations, ugly corporate maneuvers and more in PR NEWS’s latest report, "PR: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly." (Your company and client may even be featured in this… Continued

Calendar

May 4th, 1998 by

May 5-6: "The 1998 Corporate Communications Conference," The Conference Board, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, 212/339-0345; http://www.conference-board.org. May 5-7: "Premium Incentive Show," Promotion Marketing Association of America, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, 212/420-1100; http://www.pmaalink.org. May… Continued

Market Trends

May 4th, 1998 by

Name Change Calls for PR’s Input Even More The renaissance of branding as a leading concern for marcom experts is underscored by a recent finding that 80 percent of companies have created a new name… Continued