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Dna13 update combines existing services
Erica Morris
February 09, 2010
OTTAWA: Dna13 has released a winter 2010 edition of its platform, combining capabilities from its dnaEnterprise and dnaMonitor software into one solution.
Heineken taps Formula as sampling AOR
Kimberly Maul
February 09, 2010
SAN DIEGO: Heineken USA hired Formula Street, Formula's brand activation division, as AOR for its Western and Central regions product sampling efforts in 2010.
Wonacott Communications gains three gaming clients
Kimberly Maul
February 08, 2010
LOS ANGELES: Wonacott Communications added three clients in the online gaming industry: Ndoors Interactive, Meteor Games, and Sleepy Giant.
New online monitoring service Trackle launches
Erica Morris
February 08, 2010
SUNNYVALE, CA: A new media tracking service, Trackle, has launched to help PR and marketing pros monitor social media and overall online mentions.
The Cooper-Lyon Group opens
Jaimy Lee
February 08, 2010
FAIRHOPE, AL: The Cooper-Lyon Group, a firm founded by Colby Cooper and Jaime Lyon Cooper, opened its doors in January.
NCI posts presolicitation for smoking cessation program
Jaimy Lee
February 05, 2010
ROCKVILLE, MD: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) plans to expand its smoking cessation program, in part through Spanish language outreach and online communications, according to an informational federal filing.
San Jose Group to assist Chicago White Sox
Kimberly Maul
February 05, 2010
CHICAGO: The Chicago White Sox hired The San Jose Group as its Hispanic marketing AOR, working to increase attendance from Chicago-area Latino residents.
Greentarget adds new clients
Aarti Shah
February 04, 2010
NEW YORK: Greentarget has won two new clients, C/G Electrodes, a global manufacturer in the steel industry, and CAM Technologies, an industrial controls company.
Northern Kentucky nonprofit hires Eisen
Kimberly Maul
February 03, 2010
NEWPORT, KY: The Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation, a new nonprofit, hired Eisen Marketing Group to help with its launch.
HHS to create 'Citizen's Forum'
Jaimy Lee
February 03, 2010
ROCKVILLE, MD: The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to hire a firm for a "Citizen's Forum" project that will address citizen and stakeholder engagement, according to a federal database. It is a Recovery Act contract.
Trutek taps R&J PR and The Reitman Group
Jaimy Lee
February 02, 2010
SOMERVILLE, NJ: Trutek Corporation hired R&J PR and The Reitman Group as the company's joint AOR, effective January 18.
Kimora Lee Simmons hires Rogers & Cowan as AOR
Alexandra Bruell
February 01, 2010
NEW YORK: Kimora Lee Simmons has selected Rogers & Cowan as AOR to broaden awareness of her personal brand and Phat Fashions where she is president.
MyMediaInfo adds new campaign management and social media tools
Erica Morris
February 01, 2010
WALTHAM, MA: MyMediaInfo launched two new tools as part of its New Year release: a campaign management tool and a social media database.
Makovsky & Co aligns with India-based agency
Alexandra Bruell
February 01, 2010
NEW YORK: Makovsky & Co. formed a strategic alliance with Mumbai-based Concept Communication.
Maven Communications adds two clients
Kimberly Maul
January 29, 2010
PHILADELPHIA: Maven Communications added two clients: Prudential Fox & Roach, Realtors (PF&R) and law firm Hangley Aronchick Regal & Pudlin.
J. Simms retains Click-n-Shout
Alexandra Bruell
January 29, 2010
CLEVELAND: Click-n-Shout, a new Cleveland-based discount Web site, has retained J. Simms agency.
Edgar Online gets a $12 million boost from Bain
Rose Gordon
January 29, 2010
NEW YORK: Edgar Online got an injection of $12 million as Boston-based Bain Capital Ventures agreed to purchase 120,000 convertible Series B preferred stock in the company.
JS2 adds four clients
Kimberly Maul
January 29, 2010
NEW YORK: JS2 Communications added four new clients: Silverlit Toys, Custom Hotel in Los Angeles, fashion designer Malan Breton, and leadership and life-planning consultant Daryl Wizelman.
US Army to hire firm for video project
Jaimy Lee
January 28, 2010
JACKSONVILLE, FL: The US Army Corps of Engineers posted a presolicitation for a PR agency to develop 10 videos that will educate the public on "national regulatory topics of interest," according to a federal database. It is a Recovery Act contract.
Public Strategies tapped for media support
Jaimy Lee
January 28, 2010
WASHINGTON: The Rosia Montana Gold Corporation hired Public Strategies for an international media relations campaign to educate the public about a gold mining operation in Romania, according to federal filing.
Alto Group Holdings hires Propheta
Kimberly Maul
January 28, 2010
NEW YORK: Alto Group Holdings hired Propheta Communications to handle all communications for the company's gold minding operations.
UA to launch fellowship program for PR educators
Alexandra Bruell
January 27, 2010
TUSCALOOSA, AL: The University of Alabama's Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations plans to launch a fellowship program that it hopes will expose professors to current day-to-day operations of the PR function.
McGill & Hill Group taps JC Thomas for rebrand
Kimberly Maul
January 27, 2010
CHARLOTTE, NC: The McGill & Hill Group, a financial advisory firm, hired JC Thomas Marketing Communications for a rebranding effort.
HHS to hire firm for health IT campaign
Jaimy Lee
January 26, 2010
WASHINGTON: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted a notice that it plans to hire a firm for a campaign that will raise awareness about protecting personal health information and health technology, according to a federal filing. It is a Recovery Act contract.
Mullin Automotive Museum hires JMPR
Kimberly Maul
January 26, 2010
WOODLAND HILLS, CA: The Mullin Automotive Museum hired JMPR PR to oversee PR and media relations.
Morehouse School of Medicine taps Jackson Spalding
Kimberly Maul
January 26, 2010
ATLANTA: The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) hired Jackson Spalding to oversee PR.
Penn Pharma hires Safefrog
Jaimy Lee
January 26, 2010
PHILADELPHIA: Penn Pharma Americas named Sagefrog Marketing Group its marketing and PR AOR in the US, following a competitive bid.
Renaissance Hotels names ABPR its US AOR
Alexandra Bruell
January 26, 2010
BETHESDA, MD: Marriott's Renaissance Hotels brand hired Alison Brod PR as its AOR in the US.
Nutrisystem taps MWW as AOR
Kimberly Maul
January 25, 2010
HORSHAM, PA: Nutrisystem, the weight loss company, hired MWW Group as its AOR, effective January 1, the agency confirmed.
Bids for National and Community Services canceled
Jaimy Lee
January 22, 2010
WASHINGTON: The Corporation for National and Community Service canceled solicitations on January 20 for strategic communications and creative and marketing services, according to a federal filing. The filing says that the solicitations were canceled "due to a change in the Government's requirement."
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Jamestown taps Miller to lead Washington office
Jaimy Lee
February 08, 2010
WASHINGTON: Jamestown Associates hired Jason Miller as a partner and EVP in the firm's Washington office, beginning in January.
Beckerman taps Decter to lead DC office
Jaimy Lee
February 08, 2010
WASHINGTON: Beckerman hired Naomi Decter in January to lead the firm's new Washington office.
C&W hires O'Donohue
Jaimy Lee
February 08, 2010
NEW YORK: Cohn & Wolfe tapped MaryEllen O'Donohue as EVP of strategy and client service, effective February 9. O'Donohue is one of three senior-level healthcare hires that the firm has made since the start of 2010.
VSP promotes McNeil to global position
Jaimy Lee
February 08, 2010
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA: VSP Global promoted Pat McNeil to director of PR and strategy for the company, following a restructuring of the company's communications department.
Fenton promotes Witter, Blackman
Jaimy Lee
February 08, 2010
NEW YORK: Fenton Communications named Lisa Witter the firm's first chief strategy officer and tapped Parker Blackman as its COO.
CareTech hires Hanley as VP
Jaimy Lee
February 08, 2010
TROY, MI: CareTech Solutions tapped Colleen Hanley as VP of marketing, communications, and government affairs, effective February 1.
White House to nominate Junkins
Jaimy Lee
February 05, 2010
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said he planned to nominate Lowell Junkins, a public affairs consultant, as the chairman and a member of the board of directors for the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac).
Widmeyer promotes Engleka
Jaimy Lee
February 05, 2010
WASHINGTON: Widmeyer Communications promoted Henry Engleka to principal and MD of the firm's New York office.
Cablevision promotes Schueler to EVP
Erica Morris
February 04, 2010
BETHPAGE, NY: Cablevision Systems Corp. promoted Charles Schueler to EVP, communications and community relations.
H&K hires Edelman's Thiele for healthcare
Jaimy Lee
February 04, 2010
NEW YORK: Hill & Knowlton tapped Susan Thiele as the director of New York healthcare, starting February 1.
Cohn & Wolfe taps Kan as global healthcare lead
Jaimy Lee
February 04, 2010
NEW YORK: Cohn & Wolfe tapped Mike Kan as its global healthcare practice leader, effective March 1. Kan, former MD of health for Edelman EMEA, will be based in London and report to Donna Imperato, CEO of the firm.
JFK Communications taps Patti as VP
Jaimy Lee
February 04, 2010
PRINCETON, NJ: JFK Communications hired David Patti as a VP, starting January 4.
Current promotes Devlin to president
Kimberly Maul
February 03, 2010
CHICAGO: Current Lifestyle Marketing, part of IPG, promoted Virginia Devlin to president, effective February 1.
Blastmedia taps Julie Perry as social media director
Kimberly Maul
February 03, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS: Blastmedia PR, a technology PR agency, hired Julie Perry as social media director.
Linhart PR names Doty its fifth partner
Alexandra Bruell
February 03, 2010
DENVER: Linhart Public Relations promoted Dawn Doty, formerly a VP at the agency, to partner.
Lauer returns to MWW
Kimberly Maul
February 03, 2010
NEW YORK: MWW Group hired Dawn Lauer as VP in its corporate communications practice.
MS&L promotes Michael Morsman to replace Branam
Kimberly Maul
February 02, 2010
ANN ARBOR, MI: Michael Morsman replaced Jud Branam as MD of MS&L Digital.
Hawthorn Group promotes Barker
February 02, 2010
ALEXANDRIA, VA: The Hawthorn Group promoted Scott Barker to SVP of communications.
Ogilvy hires Shaw as digital strategist
Aarti Shah
February 02, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO: Ogilvy PR has hired Dirk Shaw as SVP of its 360 Digital Influence Practice. Shaw will oversee the strategic planning and creative deployment of social media.
Weber Shandwick builds digital practice
Kimberly Maul
February 02, 2010
DETROIT: Weber Shandwick added two senior staffers to its digital practice: Jud Branam as senior digital strategist, and Andrew Lane as director of digital engagement for Weber Shandwick Canada.
Makovsky hires former IPR CEO Frank Ovaitt
Erica Morris
February 02, 2010
NEW YORK: Makovsky & Co. named Frank Ovaitt EVP to lead the firm's goal of integrating research further into its PR practice.
Merenda moves to Edelman from Cone
Erica Morris
February 02, 2010
BOSTON: Kristian Merenda has joined Edelman as an SVP in the agency's corporate responsibility focused Good Purpose Labs practice.
Quinn Gillespie & Associates snags Dornic
Jaimy Lee
February 01, 2010
WASHINGTON: Quinn Gillespie & Associates tapped Matthew Dornic as a director in the firm's strategic communications practice, effective February 1.
Sharon Merrill adds Wagner
Erica Morris
February 01, 2010
BOSTON: Sharon Merrill Associates named Kevin Wagner a VP to the IR firm's team.
Cohn & Wolfe hires Mechling
Aarti Shah
February 01, 2010
NEW YORK: Cohn & Wolfe has hired Kazumi Mechling as president and market leader for its Los Angeles office.
Foster to leave Burson-Marsteller
Jaimy Lee
February 01, 2010
WASHINGTON: Chris Foster, chair of the US healthcare practice at Burson-Marsteller, confirmed that he is leaving the firm for a position with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton.
Porter Novelli hires Israel Mirsky
Kimberly Maul
February 01, 2010
NEW YORK: Porter Novelli hired Israel Mirsky as EVP of emerging media and technology.
MS&L taps O'Kane to lead healthcare
Jaimy Lee
January 28, 2010
NEW YORK: MS&L named Jeanine O'Kane the North America director of healthcare, starting February 8.
Axon taps Nacinovich to lead New York office
Jaimy Lee
January 28, 2010
NEW YORK: Axon hired Mario Nacinovich as the MD of its new US offering, starting January 4.
GCI Health names Lund CEO
Jaimy Lee
January 28, 2010
NEW YORK: GCI Health tapped Wendy Lund, an executive at MS&L Worldwide, as its CEO, beginning February 8. Lund, the former EVP of global business and client development, also served as the CEO of Publicis Consultants PR.
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