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HOSPITALS GETTING IN THE GAME, SPORTING HIGHER PROFILE

December 12th, 1996 by

Some marketing savvy hospitals are joining the ranks of beer, bank and sporting goods businesses by adding their corporate logo to popular sporting events. These hospital marketers are throwing out the quiet, conservative non-profit status… Continued

EXCUSES, EXCUSES?

December 12th, 1996 by

According to the American Medical Association, men should have their blood pressure tested by a doctor at least every year, and more often if there are risk factors. A PSA, or blood test for prostate… Continued

USING EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS TO GAIN AN EDGE; BECOME INDUSTRY RESOURCE

December 12th, 1996 by

Despite conventional thinking, consumer education isn’t just good public relations. It’s a marketing tool that, when used effectively, can help you enter new markets, launch new products and services and win new customers. In healthcare,… Continued

STUDY SHOWS LINK BETWEEN TEENAGE SMOKING AND DRUGS

December 12th, 1996 by

You may want change your drug PSAs a disturbing link between drug-taking and teenage smoking has been revealed in the U.K. U.K.’s Home Office-sponsored study of more than 4,000 schoolchildren shows hardened young smokers are… Continued

NEWS: INDUSTRY/AGENCY WRAP-UP

December 9th, 1996 by

R&R/PBN Embarks on PR Trek The Las Vegas office of R&R/PBN is jumping on the Star Trek bandwagon. The PR firm was tabbed last month to handle the local, national and international PR efforts for… Continued

MEDIA INSIGHT: NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO

December 9th, 1996 by

DESKS EDITORS DAYS TO CONTACT/DAYS TO AVOID METHODS COMMENTS Cultural The cultural desk covers art, religion, media, history and race, gender and ethnic issues. Religion, Media: Sharon Green; History, Race, Social Policy: Deborah George; Music,… Continued

SPEAKING OUT: BEWARE OF CONTROVERSIAL CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

December 9th, 1996 by

Selecting the right speakers to communicate the appropriate messages at your next conference may be one of the most important public relations tasks. Considering that attendees most likely will remember the roster of speakers (only… Continued

CYBER PR

December 9th, 1996 by

Nearly every day there’s a new Web site being launched for public relations execs. To keep you updated, we offer some new online launches. For a complete list of recent Web site launches in the… Continued

CARNIVAL LINE CRUISES INTO TROUBLED PR WATERS AFTER POWER OUTAGE CRISIS

December 9th, 1996 by

Carnival Cruise Lines’ recent handling of a Caribbean cruise gone awry says a lot about the way one of the world’s largest cruise lines handles crisis PR. A cruise that began Nov. 15 was rocked… Continued

CONSULTING CAREER IS IN STORE FOR MANY IN THE PR FIELD

December 9th, 1996 by

A well-known saying in public relations is that PR execs do not retire or fade away – they become consultants. We all know friends and associates who move into the world of consulting when retirement… Continued