The International Association of Business Communicators selected William Gallagher, CEO of Gallagher Group Ltd., Hamilton, New Zealand, an electric fencing manufacturer, as recipient of IABC’s “Excellence in Communication Leadership” award. (IABC, 415/433-3400, ext. 117)
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NEWS WIRE EXECUTIVE DIES
May 20th, 1996 by PRNEWSMeyer Goldberg, head of Business Wire’s wire photo operations, died on May 11 of complications from cancer. He was 82. A 40-year veteran of the Associated Press, he joined Business Wire three years ago and… Continued
PRSA APPROVES ‘JUNIOR’ APR
May 20th, 1996 by PRNEWSThe board of directors of the Public Relations Society of America earlier this month approved plans to offer an introductory public relations accreditation test to university students pursuing public relations and communications degrees. To be… Continued
NEW RADIO SERVICE MAY OFFER PR OPTIONS
May 20th, 1996 by PRNEWSRadio, a medium that is starting to get a second look from many PR professionals, has added a feature that may provide new PR opportunities. The capability, Radio Data System (RDS), allows FM radio stations… Continued
EDUCATORS TAP PRESIDENT
May 20th, 1996 by PRNEWSThe Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) elected Stephen Lacy as its 1996-97 president- elect. Lacy is a full professor at the school of journalism at Michigan State University, East Lansing. His… Continued
HIGH-TECH SALES NEED COMMUNICATION OF BENEFITS
May 20th, 1996 by PRNEWSAs computers, software and other information systems products have become more expensive and part of the foundation of most businesses, decision-making about product purchases and upgrades has migrated higher up in organizations. Now those responsible… Continued
MILLION-DOLLAR PR MAN
May 20th, 1996 by PRNEWSFor two years running, Time Warner Inc.’s top PR officer has topped the $1 million mark in cash compensation, reports our sister newsletter, Media Industry News (min). Tod Hullin, senior vice president, communications and public… Continued
PROMOTIONS/NEW HIRES
May 20th, 1996 by PRNEWSGolin/Harris Communications, Chicago, promoted Andrew Eklund to senior vice president. He directs strategic programming for the MasterCard International Inc. [4823Z] account. Diane Smallen-Grob joined Rubin Barney & Birger Inc., Miami, as executive vice president and… Continued
ADVERTISING RULING HAILED
May 20th, 1996 by PRNEWSThe American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As) hailed a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision as a victory for First Amendment- protected advertising. The May 13 decision declared unconstitutional a Rhode Island law prohibiting off-premises advertising… Continued
4AS ELECTS OFFICERS
May 13th, 1996 by PRNEWSThe American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As) elected its new leadership for 1996-97. The officers are: chairman–David Bell, chairman and CEO of Bozell Worldwide Inc., New York; Ralph Rydholm, chairman and CEO of Tatham EURO… Continued