Frank Washkuch

 
 

Recent Articles

FCC bolsters digital broadband outreach

August 19, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Federal Communications Commission, which is preparing a national broadband infrastructure plan, launched a blog and Twitter feed on the subject this week.

Beck protesters, supporters reach out to marketers

August 19, 2009

Ally Bank, CVS, Travelocity, and Wal-Mart are among the latest brands to pull advertising from Fox News Channel’s The Glenn...

Times Co. gleans reader feedback via Insight Lab site

August 18, 2009

NEW YORK: The New York Times Co. has launched a consumer-facing discussion Web site, which solicits feedback about its products and services, as part of the company's increasing public outreach.

FWV acquires Tampa-based Relations PR

August 17, 2009

RALEIGH, NC: French/West/Vaughan (FWV) announced August 17 that it acquired Relations PR & Marketing, effective September 1, in a move that will add to its presence in the Tampa, FL market.

360 names Gordon VP, digital and social media

August 17, 2009

BOSTON: 360 Public Relations hired Cynthia Gordon as VP of digital and social media in July.

AOL's latest reincarnation is as free Web publisher

August 17, 2009

The New York Times’ David Carr took a look at AOL’s transition to a free content provider, calling the process “probably version 8.0 of the revolution...

Times Co. passes the bottle to readers

August 14, 2009

The New York Times Co., which recently reported a second-quarter revenue decline of about 20%, has launched The New York Times Wine Club.

Lion Brand Yarn finds success in measured approach to social media

August 14, 2009

Despite its reputation as a seemingly ageless pastime, knitting has found a new life on the Web, spawning numerous knitting blogs and even a few online communities.

Tampa industry pioneer Gray dies at 82

August 14, 2009

TAMPA, FL: William Gray, who served as the first GM of Hill & Knowlton's Tampa office in 1982, died August 9, according to the Tampa Tribune.

FCStone names Antman VP, marcomms

August 14, 2009

KANSAS CITY, MO: Michael Antman joined FCStone Group, a commodity risk management firm, as VP of marketing communications on August 3.