Welcome to the first weekly online edition of PRWeek. This week's edition offers coverage of some of the week's biggest stories, including the CDC's response to the swine flu outbreak, a roundup of holding company earnings, and the PR industry's reaction to the shuttering of Conde Nast's Portfolio.

From recovering housing markets and corporate handouts to the latest green strategies and tightening regulations, sweeping change is afoot in Washington. In addition to the big issues on everyone's radar, there are emerging opportunities for public affairs pros.

ARLINGTON, VA: PBS conducted a media outreach and social media effort for the April 22 launch of the PBS Video portal, a Web site featuring full-length video content from the network and its local affiliates.

In the midst of an economic downturn, agencies are looking for strategic ways to grow their business. For some this means launching new practices or capabilities.

Nadine Vogel's career has evolved around her passion for and absolute commitment to helping companies reach the disabled community.

The nationwide, high-end eatery keeps a local message to appeal to its customers, employees

NEW YORK: Dasani hosted a spa day on April 24, the bottled water's first Mother's Day program targeting black women.

COLUMBUS, GA: Insurance provider Aflac has launched an integrated campaign the will focus on the differences between Aflac insurance and traditional medical insurance.

GAINESVILLE, FL: The Institute for Public Relations revenues dropped to $834,680 in 2008, down slightly from $867,631 in 2007, the organization reported this week.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ: Dove is launching its new Dove Go Fresh Burst collection of beauty products with a video series set to air during The CW's Gossip Girl.