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Popchips leverages sports stars for charity campaign

March 30, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO: All-natural potato chip company popchips has launched a campaign to help consumers donate to charities in each of its 16 key markets in the US and Canada with the help of professional athletes.
 

Allstate Foundation reviews firms in AOR search

February 21, 2012

NORTHBROOK, IL: The Allstate Foundation, the charitable arm of the insurance giant of the same name, is conducting a review process to find a PR AOR.
 

Charity takes starring role as eBay launches celebrity auction website

February 01, 2012

Amanda Miller, eBay's senior manager of consumer communications, had her "aha!" moment when Justin Bieber's hair was up for bid - earning $40,000 for charity - and searches for Bieber-related items rose 107%.
 

Burson-Marsteller supports seriously ill kids in Chicago

December 16, 2011

The Burson-Marsteller Chicago office began a pro-bono relationship with Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest earlier this year.
 

Free the Children names Current US AOR

December 16, 2011

CHICAGO: Free the Children, a charity and education organization, has hired Current as its US AOR.
 

Cookies from On Ideas cheer on troops

December 15, 2011

On Ideas, an integrated marketing agency based in Jacksonville, Fl, spread some holiday cheer this year by baking more than 70 dozen cookies for US troops who are stationed locally at the Mayport Naval Station.
 

LaunchSquad prepares party at homeless center

December 14, 2011

Every year LaunchSquad selects an organization to spread holiday cheer and help those in need.
 

In Southern California Murphy O'Brien sponsors 'holiday heroes'

December 14, 2011

Earlier this year, Murphy O'Brien Public Relations became involved with the Southern California Foster Family and Adoption Agency's "Holiday Heroes" program, which invites organizations and individuals to provide gifts for children that attend the organization's annual holiday party.
 

Maven jingles its way toward arthritis research

December 14, 2011

For two years straight Maven Communications has formed a team for the annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run for Arthritis in Malvern, PA.
 

Cone Communications backs family gift-giving drive

December 12, 2011

It is becoming a holiday giving tradition at Cone Communications to support The Home for Little Wanderers and its annual Big Wishes for Little Wanderers Gift Drive.
 

US troops recipients of Edelman New York care packages

December 12, 2011

For the last four years, Edelman New York has organized a drive to collect simple, everyday items to help bring a little bit of home to our troops serving overseas and away from their families this holiday season.
 

GolinHarris Texas team brings teddy bears to ill children

December 12, 2011

GolinHarris' Texas region has provided PR support for Starlight Children's Foundation Texas since 2009, bringing to life Starlight's mission of helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear, and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
 

New England kids benefit from March Communications toy drive

December 12, 2011

The March team is gathering toys for the Starlight Children's Foundation of New England for the second year in a row.
 

Waggener Edstrom reaches globally to combat hunger

December 12, 2011

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide's global holiday giving campaign is designed to contribute value to society, engage employees, and apply company assets to support a social cause.
 

APCO employees 'adopt' victims of abuse

December 12, 2011

This holiday season, APCO Worldwide's Washington, DC, office partnered with Safe Shores, a local nonprofit that provides a welcoming place for children and adolescents who are victims of child abuse.
 

Text 100's holiday spirit resides in local initiatives

December 12, 2011

Inspired by its first-ever "Month of Service" back in October, Text 100 kicked off its season of holiday giving with a Thanksgiving initiative to support Dimitri House, a local shelter that supports the Rochester-area's hungry and homeless.
 

Marina Maher collects coats, toys

December 12, 2011

This holiday season Marina Maher Communications staff is participating in several charitable holiday programs, including gift drives.
 

Cohn & Wolfe leverages employees' charitable passions

December 12, 2011

At the Cohn & Wolfe annual Thanksgiving potluck our employees prove that we are an agency that loves a good meal.
 

Denver teens get boost from Linhart PR

December 12, 2011

Through our voluntary charitable giving program, Linhart-to-Heart, employees get the opportunity to choose a local nonprofit organization to benefit from their generosity through time, money, or gifts.
 

Conover Tuttle Pace takes Boston 5th graders to see Green Monster

December 12, 2011

For the fourth year in a row, Boston-based PR and advertising agency, Conover Tuttle Pace will share its holiday party with the Red Sox Scholars.
 

Ruder Finn 'cares' gives back to New York

December 12, 2011

When Ruder Finn launched the first-ever "Ruder Finn Cares" charity drive just before the Thanksgiving holiday this year, nearly all of the agency's 200 New York-based staffers jumped into action by donating canned food, toiletries, toys, and even old prom dresses, to the cause.
 

CRT/tanaka declares volunteering 'best day of year'

December 12, 2011

Each year CRT/tanaka donates between 10 to 15% of its after-tax profits, in pro-bono time and charitable donations, to deserving nonprofit organizations.
 

CDW launches 'North Pole IT' holiday campaign

December 02, 2011

VERNON HILLS, IL: Technology company CDW has launched a holiday campaign to increase brand awareness and leverage its cause marketing efforts.
 

Huggies bolsters national diaper bank initiative

November 07, 2011

DALLAS: Huggies has helped to launch the National Diaper Bank Network, a nonprofit that provides diapers for babies in need.
 

Nautica creates charitable Facebook app

November 07, 2011

NEW YORK: Nautica kicked off the Holiday "Well" Wishes Photo Project on Facebook to support the delivery of clean drinking water to developing countries.
 

MyGoodDeed honors 9/11 by facilitating acts of kindness

November 01, 2011

Strategic creative consultancy GOOD/Corps sought to turn the 10th anniversary of 9/11 into the largest day of charitable service in US history.
 

Stand Up for Heroes selects Euro as AOR

October 11, 2011

NEW YORK: Stand Up for Heroes, an annual celebrity event that supports injured veterans, military members, and their families, has named Euro RSCG Worldwide PR its AOR.
 

Charitable giving: the communications gap

Mike Lawrence, Cone May 20, 2011

Tornado and flood tragedies in recent weeks can't help but leave your heart aching for the victims.
 

Video: Paull Young, charity: water

Kimberly Maul October 15, 2010

Reporter Kimberly Maul talks to Paull Young, director of digital for charity: water, about the organization's September Campaign, goals going forward, and a partnership with Will & Jada Smith.
 

Fenton to open LA office with new $3 million account

September 03, 2010

LOS ANGELES: Fenton Communications plans to open a Los Angeles office to service a $3 million PR and advertising account for new client First 5 California, as well as other LA-based work.
 
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