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October 18th, 1999 by

Tom Gable Chairman & CEO, The Gable Group San Diego, CA Education San Diego State University B.A. Journalism Past Life Started as a sports writer for the San Diego Evening Tribune, then switched to investigative… Continued

When A Crisis Calls for Communication in Moderation

October 18th, 1999 by

As most seasoned executives will attest, there’s a standard drill when a crisis hits: say as much as you can, as quickly as you can. Hunkering down and hiding details will only come back to… Continued

PR Budget Briefing

October 18th, 1999 by

Preliminary findings from a study conducted by the Public Affairs Group (PAG) indicate that PR budgets are continuing to grow in 1999. When PAG consulted with 50 of its member corporations, 75% reported funding increases,… Continued

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

Blacks At Lower Risk Of Obesity

October 14th, 1999 by

Compared to their white counterparts, obesity is less of a health hazard for blacks, according to research by the American Cancer Society. Being overweight, increases the chances of dying from cancer and heavier people face… Continued

Medicaid Patients Less Likely To Get Kidney Transplants

October 14th, 1999 by

California Medicaid patients are far less likely to be placed on a waiting list for kidney transplant than Medicare patients or those who qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare, according to Health Research and Educational… Continued