- Saudi Arabia steps up its efforts to redeem its image with the United States in the wake of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 hijackings (19 of the hijackers were of Saudi
descent). The U.S. ambassador from Saudi Arabia, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, issued a news release on the anniversary of the attacks offering condolences for the victims' families
and reiterating that the kingdom condemns terrorism and Al-Qaeda's "crime against all humanity." - PR in the news: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution publishes an article documenting a sea change in the way companies make decisions about advertising and PR. The article
explores how the economic situation has impacted both advertising and PR and concludes that while integrated marketing is best, PR is making significant headway from its long-time
underdog position. To view the article, seehttp://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/business/0902/12battle.html.
- Los Angeles office of Edelman hires Adi Liberman to head its public affairs practice as EVP. Liberman's background includes six years as chief of staff for Los Angeles city
council member Ruth Galanter. Liberman was also appointed by the California State Assembly to the California State Holocaust Era Insurance Committee. For more personnel news, see
People Moves.
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