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.
 

WorldWinner taps Greenough for media outreach

Frank Washkuch April 18, 2008

BOSTON: Greenough Communications is working on brand awareness efforts and viral marketing for WorldWinner. The online game provider selected the firm as its AOR, replacing Weber Shandwick.
 

Blockbuster sued over Facebook marketing program

Kimberly Maul April 18, 2008

A Texas woman sued video rental company Blockbuster for sharing personal information with Facebook through the company's Beacon marketing program, the Associated Press reported.
 

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.
 

Tool emerges to aid reporters

Frank Washkuch April 17, 2008

NEW YORK: Geek Factory CEO Peter Shankman launched If I Can Help a Reporter Out (HARO), a new reference tool for reporters that connects them to PR pros.
 

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.
 

'My Wall Street Journal' causes stir

Alexandra Bruell April 14, 2008

News Corp's purchase of the Wall Street Journal last year apparently provided satirists with enough content for a parody paper. According to the New York Times, the paper, "My Wall Street Journal," aims to skewer News Corp, its properties, Rupert Murdoch, politicians, and Wall Street characters.
 

FCC approves emergency alert system

Beth Krietsch April 10, 2008

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

American Airlines cancels 850 more flights for inspections

Frank Washkuch April 09, 2008

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.
 

Beijing Olympics protests continue in Europe

Ivey Overstreet April 07, 2008

The 2008 Beijing Olympic games continue to spark protest from some sectors, this time because of the country's action involving Tibet. According to The New York Times and other media reports, a Tibet-related protest of the torch ceremony broke out in London during the weekend and is expected in Paris.
 
 
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