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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.
 

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.
 

What are the benefits of transferring to another global office of my agency?

Shari Roberts March 16, 2010

A PR professional is more or less always in motion, but the opportunity for that to extend beyond the boundaries of an office or cubicle can be priceless.
 

State department to build public affairs staff

Jaimy Lee March 12, 2010

The State Department plans to create seven deputy secretary positions as part of an effort to counter negative media coverage of the US, said Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale.
 

IFAH taps Grayling for comms study on animal health

Chris Daniels March 10, 2010

BRUSSELS: The International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH) hired Grayling to conduct a global communications study to better understand how key stakeholders view the animal health industry.
 

World Triathlon Corp. teams with Ketchum to sustain growth

Kimberly Maul February 24, 2010

TAMPA, FL: The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), which runs events such as the Ironman, Iron Girl, and IronKids, hired Ketchum Sports & Entertainment (KSE) as its global AOR, effective February 1.
 

Fleishman opens New Delhi office

Jaimy Lee February 16, 2010

NEW DELHI: Fleishman-Hillard opened a wholly-owned office in New Delhi in February, in part to serve Philips through the Omnicom Group's "One Voice" network.
 

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.
 

CEO speaking engagements increase by 96%

Erica Morris January 25, 2010

NEW YORK: CEO participation at top events has increased by 96% since 2007, according to an analysis by Weber Shandwick.
 

The joys of working globally

Alice Chan January 15, 2010

At this time of year most of us are creating annual PR plans for our clients.
 

APCO launches international consultancy

Jaimy Lee January 13, 2010

WASHINGTON: APCO Worldwide launched Global Political Strategies, a new division to provide support for businesses, governments, and NGOs on issues relating to politics, economics, and new markets.
 

Berland rejoins PSB as president

Erica Morris January 05, 2010

WASHINGTON: Mike Berland returned to Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates (PSB) as president on January 4, after three years away from the firm.
 

Glodow Nead opens Singapore office

Jaimy Lee December 21, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO: Glodow Nead Communications opened an office in Singapore in November to help its US-based clients bolster their presence in Asian markets. It is the firm's first office in Asia.
 

World Gold Council hires MS&L Group for global effort

Jaimy Lee December 16, 2009

LONDON: The World Gold Council (WGC) tapped MS&L Group for a seven-figure account that aims to raise the profile of the council and gold in the US, Middle East, India, and China.
 

Firm hired to support Port of Spain project

Jaimy Lee December 10, 2009

WASHINGTON: International Waterfront Resources Limited is working with Sanitas International to provide communications support in the US for the development of the Port of Spain's International Waterfront Center, according to the US Department of Justice Web site.
 

Huntsworth to acquire Dutko Worldwide

Jaimy Lee December 02, 2009

LONDON: Huntsworth said it plans to acquire Dutko Worldwide, a public affairs and lobbying firm based in Washington, for $33.6 million as the holding company aims to expand its public affairs network in the US.
 

Coca-Cola prepares for global tour with new brand ambassadors

Kimberly Maul November 19, 2009

ATLANTA: Coca-Cola announced the ambassadors for its Expedition 206 social media campaign on Monday, kicking off a new phase of PR around the global tour, which is slated to begin January 1, 2010.
 

Crocs hires C-K as global integrated marketing partner

Alexandra Bruell November 17, 2009

NIWOT, CO: Crocs appointed Chicago-based Cramer-Krasselt (C-K) as its global consumer AOR to handle PR, social media, traditional advertising, and digital work, following a competitive RFP process that began with an RFI early this summer.
 

H&K's DeSalva to join Pfizer

Jaimy Lee November 10, 2009

NEW YORK: Pfizer named AnnaMaria DeSalva the VP of worldwide communications for research, science, and technology.
 

Proexport Colombia hires DCI

Jaimy Lee November 09, 2009

WASHINGTON: Proexport Colombia is working with Development Counsellors International (DCI) on a PR and marketing campaign that would promote the country to tourism and investment sectors in North America, according to the US Department of Justice Web site.
 

Interview: Marie Scott Poulsen, head of communications for the City of Copenhagen

Jaimy Lee November 06, 2009

Jaimy Lee, healthcare and public affairs reporter, speaks with Marie Scott Poulsen, head of communications for the City of Copenhagen, about communications efforts for the global "Hopenhagen" campaign leading up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December.
 

Huntsworth acquires Connecting Point, folds in Citigate Cunningham

Aarti Shah November 03, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO: Huntsworth has acquired Connecting Point Communications, a San Francisco-based tech boutique, and merged it with Citigate Cunningham.
 

Messages that matter

Rashada Whitehead November 02, 2009

Yesterday I saw This is It, a movie featuring exclusive rehearsal footage of Michael Jackson's unprecedented 50-show concert series scheduled for London last summer.
 

Habits: Jon Harris, global comms SVP, Sara Lee

November 01, 2009

Jon Harris talks to 'PRWeek' about his first PR job, proudest career achievement, and most regrettable career moment.
 

Journalist Q&A: Ray Suarez, 'The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer'

Frank Washkuch November 01, 2009

Ray Suarez has spent three-plus decades in journalism, with stints at NPR and CNN prior to 'The NewsHour.'
 

Government of Honduras hires firm for comms support

Jaimy Lee October 29, 2009

WASHINGTON: Honduras hired Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates for strategic counsel, outreach to the media, policymakers, and third-party groups about its interim government, according to a federal filing.
 

Bill and Melinda Gates talk about campaign

Jaimy Lee October 28, 2009

Bill and Melinda Gates held a journalists roundtable and spoke with lawmakers in Washington this week to talk about global health as part of an initiative launched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in September.
 

Waggener Edstrom hires Robadey

Jaimy Lee October 28, 2009

WASHINGTON: Waggener Edstrom Worldwide tapped Jean-Louis Robadey as VP of global development in the firm's social innovation practice, effective October 27.
 

Public Strategies to provide media, PR for Haya Bint Al Hussein

Jaimy Lee October 27, 2009

WASHINGTON: Haya Bint Al Hussein, the wife of the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, hired Public Strategies for media and PR support around her humanitarian and volunteer work, said a federal filing.
 

Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hires West Wing Writers

Jaimy Lee October 09, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs tapped West Wing Writers for strategic communications, according to the US Department of Justice Web site.
 

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