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Annual Report Gets Personal With Company Results

February 15th, 1999 by

When the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) wanted to chronicle its 25-year contribution to the Commonwealth, it put a face on its mission by turning the spotlight on the citizens aided by the organization. In… Continued

Industry News

February 8th, 1999 by

On the Radar Screen PR firms are usually so secretive about their inner-workings, so imagine our surprise when the folks at Bailey/Gardiner Creative Communications, along with their press release about the arrival of new VP… Continued

As 106th Congress Begins Term, Public Affairs Strategists Begin Watch

February 8th, 1999 by

The political shuffle prompted by the January changing of the Congressional guard means showtime for those in public affairs. Post inauguration, PR agencies nationwide ready their teams both by bringing former government relations pros into… Continued

The People Page: New Hires and Promotions

February 8th, 1999 by

New Hires Advertising and marcom house Accent Communications, Boston, hires Patti Marxsen as senior account executive on the technology side; previously, she owned her own contracting business, The Write Woman, Boston. Cohn & Wolfe, New… Continued

Partnership Trains Youth to Be Anti-Smoking Advocates

February 8th, 1999 by

To extinguish tobacco’s "cool" image among teens, youth advocates are often the best messengers. This is the premise of the American Lung Association’s successful TATU outreach program (Teens against Tobacco Use) which scored a major… Continued

Calendar

February 8th, 1999 by

February 9 "Money Talks – How the Broadcast Media Covers Business," guests include producers from CNNfn and CNBC, The Publicity Club of New York, New York, 212/407-0719. February 12 "Silicon Valley Media Breakfast," Business Wire,… Continued

Key Contacts: Access Hollywood

February 8th, 1999 by

10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 820 New York, NY 10020 Phone: 818/526-7000 It’s hard to track down the producers of this entertainment and news-driven show. We found that their schedules are grueling, making for a tough… Continued

The Economist

February 8th, 1999 by

25 St. James St. London, England SW1A 1HG Editors at this weekly international business newspaper don’t break the stereotype of hard-nose newspaper journalists. Courting these bureau chiefs was no easy feat, as most weren’t concerned… Continued

Career Advice From Those Who Peg New Execs

February 8th, 1999 by

Since the corporate restructuring of the ’80s, career consultants have advised professionals that it’s essential that you manage your own career and not leave it up to your employer. So you know what you need… Continued

Avoid a Race Against the Clock: Communicate Y2K Issues Now & Often

February 8th, 1999 by

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Y2K is not the time for spin control. In the months before 1999 ticks to a close, PR professionals need to focus on providing reliable information about their corporate readiness, says Y2K… Continued