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Last week the Supreme Court criminalized the sale of marijuana for medicinal use. “This just means that tens of thousands of seriously ill patients, people with AIDS and people confined to wheelchairs, will have to… Continued

According to a new study released by Scarborough Research, adults are consuming less traditional media to fit in new Web-surfing habits. While the majority of online users report unchanged consumption of other media, 23% report… Continued

Startling numbers of literate people are choosing not to read books, magazines, and newspapers, according to a recent survey from the NDP Group and The Washington Post. According to the study, in 1991 more than… Continued

Doctors are more Web-savvy than ever, according to an American Medical Association study on physicians’ sse of thd Web. More than 70% of doctors used the Web in 2000, up from 20% in 1997. Frequent… Continued

During settlement of the Exxon Valdez case, an Exxon spokesperson commented publicly that the company was paying hundreds of millions of dollars for land that was worth nothing to begin with. Those regrettable words communicated… Continued

In the effort to help companies comply with Regulation Fair Disclosure, Bloomberg L.P. and PR Newswire are rolling out a joint Webcast and communications service. The new offering, called Bloomberg VOICE, will enable subscribing companies… Continued

The PR industry grew a record 32% in the US and 22% worldwide, according to the 2000 Industry Documentation & Rankings report by the Council of Public Relations Firms. Council President Jack Bergen says the… Continued

First PR Job: as Kmart’s “Blue Light Special” girl (a promotional feature the company has recently rejuvenated) in high school. Asked to demonstrate, Ness Judy booms, “attention Kmart shoppers! Ten percent off wigs in ladies’… Continued

Foundation Moves The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation names Joe Cerrell director of public affairs. Previously, he served as a VP at APCO Worldwide and as assistant press secretary to Al Gore. Corporate Moves Ziff… Continued

Adweek’s MC magazine is refreshing its image, shedding its former title in favor of a more direct deignation. Its new name, Technology Marketing, will more accurately reflect the monthly pub’s expanded editorial focus on marketing… Continued