News Briefs

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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