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Ogilvy Acquires Alexander

October 26th, 1998 by

The PR bull market gave way to another deal last week when Ogilvy PR purchased Alexander Communications, one of the PR high rollers in technology. Ogilvy estimates it will bring in between $75 and $80… Continued

Technology, Strategy Focus of PRSA Conference

October 26th, 1998 by

BOSTON – PR firm CEOs, government spokespersons, and academics researching the communications field all are wrestling with the place of PR in a future filled with an explosion of technology and interdependent global economies. The… Continued

JobTracker

October 26th, 1998 by

Public Relations Strong writer, publicist skills, recent experience. Send or fax samples to Attn: Public Relations, Pres., BN Group, 13 Emery Ave., Randolph, N.J. 07869 or Fax 973/366-5667. Public Relations Professionals The American Bar Association… Continued

Industry News

October 26th, 1998 by

Digging for Dirt Disgruntled customers and chagrined former-employees can take their gripes to a worldwide audience not just via e-mail, but by creating whole new Web site just to slam your corporate reputation. Untied.com, a… Continued

A Look at the Latin American Market

October 26th, 1998 by

One of the most difficult aspects of PR in an emerging market is ensuring that your staff, client list and business infrastructure are secure when so many variables – from economics to elections – affect… Continued

‘Ken Starr is Ruining My Life, Too’ –

October 26th, 1998 by

The Internet’s Lessons About Crises Ruining Bill Clinton’s life was not enough for Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr. The traffic jam caused by the release of his report online has made my working life miserable. For… Continued

Global Communications: From Bolstering PR In Bulgaria to Explaining Clinton in China – Second of Two Parts

October 26th, 1998 by

When Brussels-based Adamson Associates was acquired by BSMG Worldwide a year ago, founder Paul Adamson brought to the table a certain acumen. It wasn’t among the trend-driven proficiencies, such as Internet or IR savvy, so… Continued

Industry News

October 19th, 1998 by

ON THE RADAR SCREEN Sexually Frank Campaign Nets DeLaunay Some Flack Sometimes you have to endure some licks to make headway for a client, DeLaunay/Phillips learned. The Seattle-based PR firm knew it would spark some… Continued

The Agency Page: Recent PR account wins

October 19th, 1998 by

GENERAL Aaron D. Cushman and Associates, Inc., Chicago, to manage public awareness campaign for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Chicago. The Aker Partners, Washington, D.C., adds two higher education clients: National Associations of Students Financial Aid… Continued

PR In Emerging Markets Influenced By Emotionally Charged Issues

October 19th, 1998 by

Working in PR outside of the U.S. and outside of the familiarity of Western culture requires an insider’s understanding of heated cultural, political and economic issues of which many communications executives have only marginal knowledge.… Continued