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Religare Enterprises hires Edelman

Jaimy Lee March 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: Religare Enterprises, a financial services group based in India, is working with Edelman for a media relations program in the US, according to a federal filing.

Jasculca/Terman receives GSA certification

Jaimy Lee March 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US General Services Administration (GSA) awarded Jasculca/Terman and Associates its certification for advertising and integrated marketing services, according to a federal filing.

Marrakech hires BPCM for US tourism effort

Alexandra Bruell March 18, 2010

NEW YORK: The Moroccan National Tourist Office hired BPCM to promote the city of Marrakech in North America.

Morris & King named AOR for StickerYou

Erica Morris March 18, 2010

TORONTO: StickerYou, an online platform for customizable stickers, named The Morris & King Co. its AOR.

Porter Novelli previews new platform at SXSW

Erica Morris March 18, 2010

AUSTIN, TX: Porter Novelli previewed a new platform at the "South by Southwest" Interactive Conference and Festival (SXSW).

Annie Chun's names Formula its AOR

Alexandra Bruell March 18, 2010

SAN RAFAEL, CA: Annie Chun's, a producer of gourmet Pan-Asian foods, hired Formula PR as its AOR

Middleberg adds three financial clients

Erica Morris March 17, 2010

NEW YORK: Middleberg Communications has been retained by Emerging Global Shares, OTR Global, and Seventysix Capital.

On the Scene execs launch new firm

Erica Morris March 17, 2010

LOS ANGELES: Point Media, a marketing and broadcast firm, launched.

NIH to award IDIQ contracts

Jaimy Lee March 17, 2010

BETHESDA, MD: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) posted a solicitation for public information and communications services, according to the Federal Business Opportunities Web site.

FEMA issues RFP for flood program

Jaimy Lee March 17, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a solicitation for a firm to provide PR, marketing, and advertising in support of the agency's National Flood Insurance Program, according to a federal filing.

Alpine Access hires Bob Gold

Kimberly Maul March 16, 2010

DENVER: Alpine Access, a provider of home-based customer care professionals, hired Bob Gold & Associates for PR support.

Grupo hires Edelman for media relations

Jaimy Lee March 16, 2010

WASHINGTON: Grupo Vicini, an asset management firm, hired Edelman to pitch top tier media outlets about the Dominican Republic's support for earthquake victims in Haiti, according to a federal database.

Palace Resorts hires MSA to promote Hard Rock Punta Cana

Alexandra Bruell March 15, 2010

MIAMI: Palace Resorts selected M. Silver Associates to promote its Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, slated for a rebranding this Spring.

First Fleishman female exec Ruth Jacobson dies at 84

Erica Morris March 15, 2010

ST. LOUIS: Ruth Jacobson, Fleishman-Hillard's first female executive, died March 9 due to complications from congestive heart failure at the age of 84, according to a news story from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Heritage Aviation taps MKC

Alexandra Bruell March 15, 2010

BURLINGTON, VT: Heritage Aviation, a full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at the Burlington International Airport, has retained the Morris & King Company.

iPhone app company hires RMS PR

Kimberly Maul March 12, 2010

LOS ANGELES: Visionary Apps, which creates smartphone applications, hired RMS PR to launch the company's Complete Realty Suite business app.

Kleber & Associates adds two clients

Kimberly Maul March 11, 2010

ATLANTA: Kleber & Associates (K&A) added two clients: kitchen and cabinet manufacturer Dwyer Products and antique appliance company Elmira Stove Works.

CDC to award contracts for prevention program

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

ATLANTA: The Centers for Disease Control plans to award two communications contracts in support of the "Communities Putting Prevention to Work" initiative, according to a special notice filing in a federal database.

National Humanities Center hires Howard, Merrell & Partners

Kimberly Maul March 10, 2010

RALEIGH, NC: The National Humanities Center, the institute for advanced study in the humanities, hired Howard, Merrell & Partners as PR AOR.

Stanton assists Bain Capital in Styron purchase

Erica Morris March 09, 2010

BOSTON: Stanton Public Relations & Marketing recently counseled Bain Capital during its purchase of the Dow Chemical Co.'s Styron Division.

Afrique Expansion hires Watts

Jaimy Lee March 09, 2010

WASHINGTON: Afrique Expansion hired Watts Partners to develop a communications and media relations campaign about the US position on climate change in Africa, according to a federal filing.

National Security Council of Georgia renews with Ithaca Group

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The National Security Council of Georgia renewed a strategic communications consultant contract with The Ithaca Group, according to a federal filing.

Sensio Technologies hires Wall Street Communications

Kimberly Maul March 08, 2010

MONTREAL: Sensio Technologies, a stereoscopic 3D video technology company, hired Salt Lake City-based Wall Street Communications for global PR services.

CNIA worked with Edelman

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) in Abu Dhabi worked with Edelman to develop and implement a communications strategy and branding effort, according to a federal database.

Macedonia taps Quinn

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia hired Quinn Gillespie & Associates and The Laurus Group for strategic communications and government relations, according to a federal filing.

Harvest Power names Greenough AOR

Erica Morris March 05, 2010

BOSTON: Harvest Power, a developer of energy and compost facilities, named Greenough Communications its AOR.

Verizon taps Crenshaw as AOR for NY metro area

Kimberly Maul March 04, 2010

NEW YORK: Verizon Wireless hired Crenshaw Communications as AOR for the New York metropolitan area.

GolinHarris to lead energy campaign for Virginia

Kimberly Maul March 03, 2010

ARLINGTON, VA: The Virginia State Corporation Commission hired GolinHarris to lead a campaign to encourage consumers to save energy.

NASE working with Widmeyer

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

WASHINGTON: The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) hired Widmeyer Communications in January for a public affairs campaign that will raise awareness around the organization's policy priorities.

V-Fluence receives GSA certification

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US General Services Administration (GSA) awarded V-Fluence Interactive PR its certification for advertising and integrated marketing services, according to a federal filing dated March 1.

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David All taps Irons

Jaimy Lee March 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: The David All Group hired Todd Irons as a VP, starting March 15.

Burson taps Ballard

Jaimy Lee March 18, 2010

NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller hired Nathan Ballard as an MD in the firm's San Francisco office, effective April 1.

Elasticity hires two

Kimberly Maul March 16, 2010

ST. LOUIS: Elasticity hired Christine Ryder as director of conversation development and Andy Barnett as director of digital strategy.

MedThink hires Szumera

Jaimy Lee March 16, 2010

RALEIGH, NC: MedThink Communications tapped Michael Szumera as VP and PR practice lead in December.

Burson-Marsteller hires HealthStar's Ellison

Jaimy Lee March 16, 2010

NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller named Helene Ellison global chair of the agency's healthcare practice. Ellison, most recently president and CEO of HealthStar PR, a healthcare firm she founded in 2003, started March 16.

ATA names Harris PR and marketing manager

Alexandra Bruell March 16, 2010

ALEXANDRIA, VA: The American Translators Association (ATA) hired Jeanene Harris as its PR and marketing manager.

Virgin Atlantic Airways names Dawson director of corporate comms

Alexandra Bruell March 15, 2010

CRAWLEY, UK: Virgin Atlantic Airways hired Greg Dawson as director of corporate communications, effective June 7.

Burson-Marsteller adds new hires to US media practice

Erica Morris March 15, 2010

NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller named three new directors to its US media practice: David Noonan, Angelena Abate, and Barbara Shear.

Octagon Entertainment hires John Ferriter as MD

Kimberly Maul March 12, 2010

LOS ANGELES: Octagon hired John Ferriter as MD of Octagon Entertainment, part of the agency's athletes and personalities division.

Doyle Kelly joins Advanced Technology Investment Company

Aarti Shah March 12, 2010

ABU DHABI: The Advanced Technology Investment Company hired Laurie Doyle Kelly as an associate director.

Sears taps Daniel Honigman for social media

Kimberly Maul March 12, 2010

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL: Sears Home Electronics hired Daniel Honigman as social media manager.

ACA hires Schiffman

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS: ACA International, a trade association that represents credit and collection professionals, tapped Mark Schiffman as the director of PR.

One campaign taps Ginny Wolfe as comms director

Kimberly Maul March 11, 2010

WASHINGTON: One, the global advocacy campaign fighting poverty and preventable disease, hired Ginny Wolfe as US communications director.

Lori Traczyk named VP at M. Silver Associates

Alexandra Bruell March 11, 2010

NEW YORK: M. Silver Associates hired Lori Traczyk as VP.

Ogilvy hires Coyle, Severenko for healthcare practice

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

NEW YORK: Ogilvy PR Worldwide added two senior staff to the firm's healthcare practice, tapping Mary Coyle as SVP of healthcare media relations and Larissa Severenko as SVP of healthcare.

Gibraltar Associates hires Evertz

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

WASHINGTON: Gibraltar Associates tapped Scott Evertz as an SVP to lead the firm's health policy work, effective March 1.

Feintuch Communications hires Abraham for healthcare practice

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

NEW YORK: Feintuch Communications hired Jules Abraham as VP and MD of the firm's new healthcare and life sciences practice.

Weber hires Alecia Dantico as VP for digital

Kimberly Maul March 10, 2010

CHICAGO: Weber Shandwick hired Alecia Dantico as VP in its digital communications practice, effective March 15.

Managed Funds Associations taps Hinkson

Jaimy Lee March 10, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Managed Funds Association hired Steve Hinkson as its director of communications in January.

Jim Dyke & Associates hires Madden to open Washington office

Jaimy Lee March 10, 2010

WASHINGTON: Jim Dyke & Associates tapped Kevin Madden as a partner and EVP of public affairs, effective March 8.

Bob Christie joins NYT as Dow Jones' team continues shifts

Erica Morris March 09, 2010

NEW YORK: The New York Times Co. has named Bob Christie SVP of corporate communications, reporting to president and CEO Janet Robinson effective March 22.

Brunswick Group hires Hernandez

Jaimy Lee March 09, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO: Brunswick Group named Israel Hernandez a director in the firm's San Francisco office, starting March 1.

GolinHarris taps Weber's James Kelly as creative director

Kimberly Maul March 08, 2010

NEW YORK: GolinHarris hired James Kelly to the newly created position of creative director for the agency.

Ogilvy promotes Bill Reihl to lead North American consumer marketing

Kimberly Maul March 08, 2010

NEW YORK: Ogilvy PR promoted Bill Reihl to head of the agency's North American consumer marketing practice, a new position for the agency.

GM's Harris joins USC faculty

Aarti Shah March 08, 2010

LOS ANGELES: Steve Harris, former head of global communications at General Motors, has joined the faculty of the PR program at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism.