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A newly published directory provides listings of print and broadcast media within New York state. “The New York State Directory” also lists local and state government officials, judges, lobbyists and nearly 500 local chambers of… Continued

The Institute of Public Relations (IPR), the U.K.’s association of PR professionals, has created a site on the World Wide Web offering membership information, as well as case studies, updates on regional activities and installments… Continued

Executive recruiting firm Spring Associates, New York, which also has a focus on agency review and selection, uses the following process in agency searches. Dennis Spring, president, believes following a rigorous process like this precludes… Continued

Supported by the Amoco Foundation, Public Relations Student Society of America members at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami developed a 72-page hurricane preparedness guide for South Florida residents. Approximately 300,000 copies will be distributed… Continued

Our May 27 story about clients using third-party firms to assist in agency searches apparently hit a raw nerve with some PR agencies. After receiving responses from some readers, we decided to look more closely… Continued

The Women Executives in Public Relations (WEPR) Foundation last week awarded its 1996 “Social Responsibility Awards” to American Express Co., Avon Products Inc., the Chevrolet Division of General Motors Corp. and The Sara Lee Corp..… Continued

You’ve probably endured numerous seminars and presentations at which you think, “been there, seen that.” Holding the audience’s attention during a presentation takes preparation and innovation, but with the help of presentation software packages, it’s… Continued

Imagine your surprise upon calling up the Web site for what you think is People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Lo and behold, you’re a visitor of the People Eating Tasty Animals site,… Continued

* Fall PR Conference Planned Seeking to go head-to-head with the Public Relations Society of America fall conference, Ragan Communications has planned a two-day “strategic” PR conference for the fall. The Oct. 7-8 conference, the… Continued

The new WOW! consumer online service from CompuServe seeks press materials from companies and PR firms. Information for the adult version of the service should be sent to Kassie Rose, managing editor. Steve Cvengros, managing… Continued