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CNN Worldwide hires Brindell as marketing VP

Lindsay Stein February 29, 2012

ATLANTA: CNN Worldwide has appointed Lynn Brindell SVP of marketing, working across all CNN brands and businesses.

Donna Karan adds substance and style by touting Urban Zen on Piers Morgan Tonight

David Ward December 01, 2011

Donna Karan's Urban Zen is the philanthropic effort of the well-known fashion designer and includes a space in New York where it does educational initiatives.

Haiti news shared through social media, PR services give back

Erica Morris January 14, 2010

CNN is reporting Web users are turning to tools like Twitter and blogs en masse to share and receive information on the earthquake in Haiti this week, which has left tens of thousands dead and many in need of aid.

Newspapers join national sports-sharing service

Frank Washkuch August 20, 2009

Sports fans will soon see bylines from rival cities in their local newspapers. Nearly 50 daily outlets have joined a content-sharing alliance to trade sports...

Sam Singer defense of Chevron's video tactics

Aarti Shah June 23, 2009

I recently interviewed Sam Singer, president of Singer and Associates, for an upcoming video. Among other things, we talked about how his client Chevron is...

More online-only media, fewer broad marketing opportunities forecasted for this year

Frank Washkuch January 22, 2009

Birnbach Communications’ predictions for the top media trends of 2009 – if they come true – will have a considerable effect on the ways that...

MS&L memo: Focus on AP

Frank Washkuch January 12, 2009

It’s not a coincidence if more MS&L Washington-based staffers are adding Associated Press journalists to their speed dials, buddy lists, and Twitter accounts.

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CNN's comedy show breaks hard news

Frank Washkuch October 24, 2008

When PRWeek asked experts the reasons why serious news sources are bolstering their offerings with comedy, a few answers stuck out: increasing consumer...

'Newsweek' reacts to Palin cover outrage

Frank Washkuch October 10, 2008

Newsweek is responding to criticism over its October 13 cover, featuring a close-up shot of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, with a statement...

Comms leaders discuss Atlanta-area companies' digital outreach

Frank Washkuch October 02, 2008

During CNN’s 2007 YouTube primary debates, the network’s PR staffers monitored about 50 blogs, then fed comments to producers for “real-time reaction,” said Jennifer...