Time Inc. unveils the new Business 2.0, a combination of the old Business 2.0 and eCompany Now. The inaugural issue investigates the economic impact of the Web.
FitzGerald Communications creates a financial and crisis communications group in response to the economy's impact on corporate finances. CEO Maura FitzGerald says, "the
current difficult economic climate has lead to increased M&A opportunities and companies under financial duress."
Dave Gilbert, president of Golin Harris, leaves to found David R. Gilbert & Associates. Golin Harris CEO Rich Jernstedt will not replace him.
Ernst & Young appoints Lawrence Parnell director of global public relations. Parnell will focus on reputation management, executive visibility and crisis management.
Prior to Ernst & Young, Parnell was SVP and group manager for Ketchum PR.
A survey from D S Simon Productions shows widespread support within the PR community for new reporting standards from the Coalition for PR Video Reporting Standards. All
92 PR pros surveyed agree that their video vendors should explain how audience numbers in their reports are calculated.
