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Nextgov: FDA to issue regulations for Web

Jaimy Lee March 18, 2010

Officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the FDA will issue regulations for online drug advertising and communications in 2010, but will not provide differentiation between social media tools, according to Nextgov.
 

NIH to award IDIQ contracts

Jaimy Lee March 17, 2010

BETHESDA, MD: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) posted a solicitation for public information and communications services, according to the Federal Business Opportunities Web site.
 

FEMA issues RFP for flood program

Jaimy Lee March 17, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a solicitation for a firm to provide PR, marketing, and advertising in support of the agency's National Flood Insurance Program, according to a federal filing.
 

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.
 

Q&A: Ed Gillespie, Republican strategist

Jaimy Lee March 09, 2010

Ed Gillespie, chair of the Republican State Leadership Committee and former counselor to President George W. Bush, talks to PRWeek reporter Jaimy Lee about why Republicans need to focus on positive messages, such as jobs creation, to communicate on policy issues.
 

Afrique Expansion hires Watts

Jaimy Lee March 09, 2010

WASHINGTON: Afrique Expansion hired Watts Partners to develop a communications and media relations campaign about the US position on climate change in Africa, according to a federal filing.
 

National Security Council of Georgia renews with Ithaca Group

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The National Security Council of Georgia renewed a strategic communications consultant contract with The Ithaca Group, according to a federal filing.
 

CNIA worked with Edelman

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) in Abu Dhabi worked with Edelman to develop and implement a communications strategy and branding effort, according to a federal database.
 

Macedonia taps Quinn

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia hired Quinn Gillespie & Associates and The Laurus Group for strategic communications and government relations, according to a federal filing.
 

US High Speed Rail Association taps H&K as AOR

Jaimy Lee March 03, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) hired Hill & Knowlton to lead a public affairs and communications effort in support of a high-speed rail system in the US.
 

Consumer group files lawsuit against health insurer

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

Consumer Watchdog filed a lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross, accusing the health insurer of illegally increasing rates and pushing policyholders to take plans with less benefits and higher deductibles.
 

V-Fluence receives GSA certification

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US General Services Administration (GSA) awarded V-Fluence Interactive PR its certification for advertising and integrated marketing services, according to a federal filing dated March 1.
 

Army extends contract with Fulcra

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US Army posted an online notice stating that it had awarded a four-month bridge strategic communications contract to Fulcra Worldwide in Baghdad, according to a federal database.*
 

The financial sector has a responsibility to earn trust

Steve Bartlett March 01, 2010

As an industry, we failed the American people. Not every company of course, and certainly not a majority of our employees. As an industry, however, we made some really poor decisions.
 

Firms identify opportunity in pursuit of government work

Jaimy Lee March 01, 2010

In late January, the Department of Health and Human Services indicated that it planned to hire a firm to help the federal agency raise awareness about issues relating to personal health information and health technology.
 

Comcast and NBC look for government approval

Kimberly Maul February 26, 2010

Comcast and NBC Universal have been visiting Capitol Hill, trying to get approval for the joint venture.
 

PR pros weigh in on Washington's healthcare summit

February 25, 2010

PRWeek asked public affairs and healthcare PR pros to grade communications efforts at Thursday's healthcare summit called by the Obama Administration to save its proposal for healthcare reform in the country.
 

H&K helps Text4Baby campaign reach out to new mothers

Jaimy Lee February 25, 2010

ALEXANDRIA, VA: The National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) is working with Hill & Knowlton to raise awareness and increase participation in Text4Baby, a free mobile health service.
 

GSK responds to committee report on diabetes drug

Jaimy Lee February 24, 2010

GlaxoSmithKline posted a 30-page white paper online on February 23 in reaction to a report from the US Senate Finance Committee.
 

FEMA to hire firm

Jaimy Lee February 23, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) posted a presolicitation for a firm to support its National Flood Insurance Program, according to a federal database.
 

Lesotho organization working with Whitaker Group

Jaimy Lee February 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Lesotho National Development Corporation hired The Whitaker Group for media relations and advocacy support, according to a US Department of Justice database.
 

Colombia continues work with Fratelli Group

Jaimy Lee February 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Government of Colombia renewed a communications contract with The Fratelli Group as it continues to lobby for the US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, according to a federal filing. The firm began working with Colombia in July 2008.
 

National Security Council of Georgia working with Podesta Group

Jaimy Lee February 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: The National Security Council of Georgia hired the Podesta Group to provide strategic counsel on communicating with US audiences, according to the US Department of Justice database.
 

Got public affairs?

Torod Neptune February 16, 2010

Recent industry research shows that most companies place a premium on public affairs as a valuable business strategy and influencing function.
 

Ogilvy PR adds to Sacramento office

Jaimy Lee February 16, 2010

SACRAMENTO: Ogilvy PR Worldwide hired Don Wilcox and Nicole Ratcliff to lead a new government affairs offering in the firm's Sacramento office.
 

Tauzin to resign from top drug lobby

Jaimy Lee February 12, 2010

Billy Tauzin, president of PhRMA, said he is resigning following internal issues within the trade group and its deal with the White House, which brokered the pharmaceutical industry's support of healthcare reform.
 

White House to address childhood obesity

Jaimy Lee February 10, 2010

Michelle Obama announced her campaign to fight childhood obesity this week, triggering support from industry and government agencies.
 

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.
 

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.
 

White House comms director talks about content creation

Jaimy Lee February 01, 2010

Politico profiled Dan Pfeiffer, the 34-year-old communications director for the White House, providing a look at Pfeiffer's views on media, blogging, and the 24/7 news cycle.
 

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