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Media Insight: National Public Radio (NPR)

February 21st, 2000 by

635 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20001-3753 Telephone: 202/414-2000 http://www.npr.org There is a great deal of subject overlap among the desks at NPR. For example, both the science and the national desks handle environmental stories.… Continued

Hotline

February 21st, 2000 by

Musical Note. April will sound the launch of FF Magazine, a new title playing to musicians aged 14-24. The publication and its Web site ( http://www.fflive.com ) are named for the musical symbol for fortissimo,… Continued

Gearing Up Your Crisis Plan for Hackers Who Come Knocking on Your Virtual Door

February 21st, 2000 by

Most of the companies hit by online hackers two weeks ago made it through their crises without lasting damage by reacting in Internet time. A good thing, considering that as soon as a crisis hits,… Continued

This Just In…

February 21st, 2000 by

Sears terminates contract to carry Benetton USA merchandise in 400 of its stores after victims’ rights groups picket a Houston Sears store and Benetton’s offices in New York. The protestors were reacting to Benetton’s recent… Continued

JobTracker

February 21st, 2000 by

Media Metrix Seeks PR & Marketing Communications Manager Media Metrix, the worldwide leader in Internet & Digital Media seeks public relations/marketing communications manager with at least two years experience in public relations, excellent media relations… Continued

Open Mike

February 21st, 2000 by

Online Arsenal It is clear that Mr. Levy (“Open Mike,” PRN, Jan. 31) missed the point of my article, “Press Releases Are A Colossal Waste of Time” (PRN, Jan. 3). My point is that quality,… Continued

Electric Companies Give Public a Positive Jolt

February 21st, 2000 by

Over half of the 1,000 nationwide electric customers surveyed by the Edison Electric Institute regard their residential utility companies as friendly. Survey takers also felt their electric companies: are there for them (49%). work hard… Continued

Building a Trade Show Image? Don’t Leave Home Without Your Stunt Team

February 21st, 2000 by

Reporters, by nature, are a grumbly lot. But those attending the Detroit Auto Show in January couldn’t help giggling when GM exec Ronald L. Zarrella – normally a three-piece suit kind of guy – appeared… Continued

Enhanced Reach

February 21st, 2000 by

Medialink’s now distributes news to CBS News, FOX Television and 500 new ABC radio stations. Other enhancements are: NewsIQ: allowing PR departments to keep track of national and local newscasts via the Web. Public Relations… Continued

JobTracker

February 17th, 2000 by

Marketing Specialist Mercy Medical Center, a 350 bed regional referral center located in North Central Iowa, is currently seeking a Marketing Specialist to join our Marketing and Public Affairs Department. This individual will support the… Continued