Government Articles

Pentagon's PR team uses TV military analysts to skew coverage

Ivey Overstreet April 21, 2008

An analysis by The New York Times found that the Bush Administration's communications team used a group of "military analysts" that frequently appear as experts on a variety of TV networks to skew the media coverage in its favor post-September 11.
 

The damage to the Olympic brand is likely beyond repair

Dan Gillmor April 21, 2008

Even before protesters started disrupting the Olympic Torch relay on several continents, the Games had long since lost its luster as anything but an extremely big-time professional sports meet. Now it's turning into a big-time PR disaster for the host nation, China, and the feckless International Olympic Committee.
 

Beck brings balance to US comms efforts in Iraq

Ted McKenna April 21, 2008

Handling a crisis is part of any PR pro's job. For Vic Beck, a captain in the US Navy reserves who is finishing a nearly year-long tour as head of media operations in Baghdad for the Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I), crises are a 24-7 reality.
 

PA State Dept. boosts voter education efforts

Kimberly Maul April 17, 2008

LANCASTER, PA: Pennsylvania's Department of State used the long run-up to the closely watched primary on Tuesday, April 22, to build buzz for its voter-education push that targets minority communities, first-time voters, and older voters.
 

ABC lost Democratic debate

Nicole Zerillo April 17, 2008

Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama spent almost as much time responding to gossip surrounding the candidates' personal lives as to the issues which distinguish them, during last night's final Democratic Debate.
 

Governments increase direct Web connections with citizens

Nicole Zerillo April 16, 2008

After losing last year's election to a "cyberwar," a top politician in Malaysia told his ruling party's candidates to get blogging.
 

Baby bottle makers face new scrutiny over plastic

Ted McKenna April 16, 2008

A new report from the National Toxicology Program is generating intense media coverage about the possible danger of using bisphenol in plastic bottles or the lining of food containers, particularly those used for infants.
 

Burson clients unaffected by Penn articles

Ted McKenna April 15, 2008

Despite a slew of recent headlines about the CEO, many clients say they've hardly noticed
 

Microsoft faces opposition from XP users

Tonya Garcia April 15, 2008

Windows XP users are kicking up a fuss over the eventual phasing out of their beloved operating system.
 

Penn retains Burson job despite recent misstep

Ted McKenna April 11, 2008

WASHINGTON: WPP Group confirmed that Mark Penn will continue to be CEO of Burson-Marsteller despite a perceived conflict of interest that arose because of his meeting with officials from Colombia, a former client of the firm, and his work for Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
 
 
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