Say "I Love New York," and images of the Statute of Liberty, corner hot dog stands, and tourists packed in mid-town immediately come to mind. Well, not for long.Today, Gov. David Paterson (D-NY) and state officials unveiled a plan to expand that vision with a new ad and marketing campaign to drive tourism throughout New York state, reports the New York Times.

A car is never just a car. It's a moving expression of many subconscious neuroses, desires, and core values, which, of course, is why car companies spend billions of dollars on corporate branding.

Fresh off her Pennsylvania primary win, Sen. Hillary Rodham-Clinton (D-NY) told morning news shows that "the tide is turning" in her uphill race against Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The Federal Communications Commission approved an emergency alert system yesterday that will use text messages to notify Americans of emergencies.

American Airlines tells already disgruntled travelers that it is canceling another 850 flights today - almost 40% of the carrier's schedule - for additional wiring inspections. The announcement follows Monday's termination of 460 flights.

In August PRWeek reported on the 2007 Allstate Mobile Garage Tour, a traveling station designed to inform and educate motorcycle riders of the latest information relating to motorcycle safety, design and insurance. Allstate kicked off its 2008 Mobile Garage Tour in February.

GREENVILLE, SC: Michelin is currently in the final stages of its search for a firm to oversee North American brand replacement passenger car tires, according to Lynn Mann, Michelin's director of PR.

A strong alignment between communications and customer service functions helps Southwest Airlines deliver a cohesive message and positive experience to consumers.

AUBURN HILLS, MI: Volkswagen Group of America (VWA) has created a corporate communications department to spearhead recruitment and local outreach efforts after the auto company moved its headquarters.

DETROIT: GM is holding a series of online chats with environmental critics after it faced intense scrutiny from some activists following the recent launch of its "GMnext" blog and wiki.