NEW YORK: Corporate communications executives are confident about the strength of their organization's core values, but still see obstacles in employing new media, according to a recent survey conducted by the Arthur W. Page Society and the Corporate Executive Board (CEB).

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.

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.

SUNNYVALE, CA: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) took internal communications measures following its April 7 announcement that it would cut about 10% of its workforce.

TALLAHASSE, FL: Sanderson Farms, a Mississippi-based chicken processor, named The Zimmerman Agency its new AOR after a multiple-round RFP.

SAN FRANCISCO: The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) selected Ketchum as its AOR as the organization expands to promote a wider range of dairy products to a global market.

SAN FRANCISCO: Fleishman-Hillard, ICR, and Brunswick Group handled the financial communications for the Visa IPO, the largest in US history.

LONDON: FT Bowen Craggs Index of corporate Web sites named Siemens its top pick for the second year in a row.

BELLEVUE, WA: Technology company InfoSpace has selected Peppercom as its AOR to work on brand awareness and corporate communications.