Laura Brounstein's resume lists a full gamut of media jobs, ranging from a stint as a producer for the Today show to her time as a PR director for Seventeen magazine, and, most recently, as the entertainment director of Self magazine, which introduced a new, celebrity-driven front-of-the-book page, "Stars get Selfy," in the October issue.

WASHINGTON: The FDA temporarily halted work September 29 on a $300,000 contract with an Alaska-based PR firm that had subcontracted with Qorvis Communications. The government agency is awaiting the findings of internal and independent reviews.

Though much of the stigma of mental health conditions has abated among the general public, coverage of depression, addiction, and other disorders is still often overshadowed by other health issues.

OAKLAND, CA: Clorox Company's Brita launched a new national campaign to encourage students to find creative solutions to on-campus environmental issues.

Media outlets are using nontraditional ways to extend the brands of their core products

Who is your client? What are its media goals?

Even with all the hype surrounding MySpace and Facebook, getting the media and public interested in yet another social networking startup is not easy these days. So when Richard Thompson started Zootoo.com - a new online community for pet lovers — last October, he quickly realized he needed a great idea that would enable the site to quickly get noticed beyond the technology press.

CSR campaigns are often viewed as a way to connect with consumers, but they're increasingly being used in messaging geared toward investors.

Presidential candidates sound off on economy; Folgers targets budget-conscious; comedian's rant might boost ticket sales; and more.

HOUSTON: Texas institutions affected by Hurricane Ike earlier this month are conducting outreach via the Web and other media to update the electricity-starved public on their recovery processes.