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Calling All Surfers and Authors

October 18th, 1999 by

PRSA’s annual conference kicks off this Friday in Anaheim, CA with the theme "Surfing the Information Tidal Wave." This year’s lineup promises strategies for harnessing and leveraging technology. Headline speakers include: Gary Hamel, founder of… Continued

Meanwhile, back In the United States…

October 18th, 1999 by

Bienstar Communications Inc., a subsidiary of Nelson Communications, acquired Lipton Communications Group Inc. The consolidated group specializes in the development and implementation of comprehensive healthcare marketing programs geared to the U.S. Hispanic community. And Elgin… Continued

Mergers and Acquisitions Around the World

October 18th, 1999 by

Like a giant game of Risk, PR firms are working to establish strongholds around the globe on their way to world domination. Fleishman-Hillard acquired CPR Worldwide, a London-based PR consultancy. The purchase is designed to… Continued

Two Organizations Get Makeovers

October 18th, 1999 by

S.M. Henry Brown Jr., vice president for governmental affairs at Entergy Corp., Washington, D.C., is the new chairman of the Public Affairs Council. He succeeds Woody Madden, government affairs manager for Exxon Co. Nick Franklin,… Continued

Don’t Mess With Cows

October 18th, 1999 by

Next time your ad department is toying with a campaign that makes light of the plight of animals, tell them to save you the headache. After being pummeled with complaints about its commercial for a… Continued

Public Policy and the Internet

October 18th, 1999 by

Needle-Movers and Deal Closers If only Richard Nixon had Web access, the history books might tell a different story. Whereas spying once proved the most effective means of tracking the competition, the Web today has… Continued

Not Getting the Ink you Want? Go South

October 18th, 1999 by

A recent survey found that 98 percent of Latin American newspaper editors say they closely monitor U.S. business trends and markets, but only 18 percent are contacted by PR professionals from the United States. "Media… Continued

Media Moves

October 14th, 1999 by

The information in Media Moves is provided exclusively to HPRMN by MediaMap. MediaMap provides more than 1,200 agencies with detailed and accurate media information. Visit MediaMap at www.mediamap.com or call 888/624-1620 for more information. Arrivals… Continued

Media Insight

October 14th, 1999 by

Heart & Soul Magazine One BET Plaza, 1900 W. Place, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20018-1211 Do you have a story idea that will resonate with African Americans? If so, make Heart & Soul your pitching priority.… Continued

Job Tracker

October 14th, 1999 by

Senior Account Executive, Washington, DC – Health Care Practice Candidates should have 3-5 years experience in public relations on national health promotion programs; agency experience preferred; demonstrated media relations placements; strong written and oral communications… Continued