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NEW GLOBAL LEADER AT KETCHUM

December 6th, 1999 by

Ketchum has named Christopher Atkins director of its global corporate practice, following Ketchum Partner Bob Amen’s decision to move from that spot to a reduced schedule as a senior management counselor. Atkins, who will report… Continued

HAPP-E HOLIDAYS

December 6th, 1999 by

The weather outside might be frightful, but the bottom lines will be delightful, if all the breathless predictions about the coming holiday season are on target. A holiday shopping survey from Amazon.com and Harris Interactive… Continued

BRINGING IN WINNERS (OR, AVOIDING LOSERS)

December 6th, 1999 by

Her references were strong, the interview went great and your gut told you she was the right person for the job. But two months later you’re wondering how long you have to hold onto this… Continued

MERGER MANIA CONTINUES

December 6th, 1999 by

If this keeps up, there’s going to be one giant firm called Public Relations Inc. in a couple years. In the most recent move connecting the coasts, Porter Novelli International of New York and San… Continued

HITCH YOUR WAGON TO A STAR…

November 29th, 1999 by

Or your Web site, as the case may be. In the "cool by association" category, master e-tailer amazon.com recently attached its name to the "Harry Potter" bandwagon with the launch of its Harry Potter Magical… Continued

THE SWEET TASTE OF MEDIA RELATIONS SUCCESS: WHITE, DARK OR MILK?

November 29th, 1999 by

It’s that time of year again – a magical season when communicators ritualistically brace themselves against the cacophony of the holidays, and move "information overload" up a notch on their lists of beasts to conquer.… Continued

ANOTHER REASON TO BRING HOME THE BACON’S…

November 29th, 1999 by

Bacon’s Information, Inc. announces some helpful new material in its latest Newspaper/Magazine Directory and Radio/TV/Cable Directory. Personal email addresses are now provided for 75 percent of all editors listed. Furthermore, editor ‘pitching data’ is now… Continued

WEB WARES

November 29th, 1999 by

For agency types of the creative persuasion…the CathodeRay Club recently launched www.same-page.com, a "virtual office" site that enables multiple users (such as PR firms and their clients) to view multimedia files simultaneously. The interface is… Continued

BOOK DEALS ONLINE: READ THE FINE PRINT

November 29th, 1999 by

Has your CEO or client authored a book lately? If so, here’s a place to pitch it for free…albeit for a limited time. Phoenix-based Five Star Publications announces the launch of www.cheappublicity.com, a digital directory… Continued

INSURANCE IPO BRINGS WALL STREET TO PORTLAND

November 29th, 1999 by

Launching an IPO without employee commitment is akin to smashing champagne bottles on the helm of a ship without a crew. So when Standard Insurance Co. (now StanCorp Financial Group), one of Oregon’s oldest private… Continued