This year has been particularly tumultuous for corporations, financial services companies, and even the average homeowner, creating a need for a more free exchange of information than many executives are accustomed to.

Entertainment PR masterminds have relied on the most innovative new-media tactics to connect with consumers. Still, 2007 might ultimately be remembered as the year PR looked back.

It's fair to say that healthcare hasn't enjoyed this type of attention in many years. From Michael Moore to Steve Case, just about everyone wanted to weigh in on our beleaguered system.