Health insurance company Humana expanded its ChangeNow4Health campaign with the April 21 launch of Innovation xChange, an online forum to encourage the public to suggest solutions for the healthcare industry

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.

LANCASTER, PA: Pennsylvania's Department of State used the long run-up to the closely watched primary on Tuesday, April 22, to build buzz for its voter-education push that targets minority communities, first-time voters, and older voters.

WASHINGTON: A lawsuit filed last fall by Ketchum-owned lobbying firm The Washington Group against a former SVP for allegedly stealing clients is due to go into mediation May 1.

A new report from the National Toxicology Program is generating intense media coverage about the possible danger of using bisphenol in plastic bottles or the lining of food containers, particularly those used for infants.

Windows XP users are kicking up a fuss over the eventual phasing out of their beloved operating system.

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.

FT WORTH, TX: American Airlines prioritized direct engagement with grounded passengers in the wake of canceling of 3,079 flights over the past four days.

WASHINGTON: WPP Group confirmed that Mark Penn will continue to be CEO of Burson-Marsteller despite a perceived conflict of interest that arose because of his meeting with officials from Colombia, a former client of the firm, and his work for Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

BEIJING: Protests in London, Paris, and San Francisco have marred the Olympic Torch Relay events and fueled the continued politicization of this year's Games in Beijing.