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People we'll miss

PRWeek Staff December 29, 2011

The PR and media businesses lost giants in 2011. Here are some trailblazers who passed on this year that we'll remember.

FMC shifts internal role of comms with new appointment

Rose Gordon December 29, 2011

PHILADELPHIA: FMC Corp. recently named Kenneth Gedaka its VP of corporate communications, shifting the reporting line for communications at the $3.1 billion chemical company.

Survey finds hiring boom in public relations

Rose Gordon December 08, 2011

The PR industry is hiring 10% more than it was at this time last year, according to a recent survey of online job ads.

Porter Novelli names van Bergen managing director in New York

Beth Krietsch November 29, 2011

NEW YORK: Porter Novelli has hired Karen van Bergen as senior partner and MD of the agency's New York office.

The PR industry's positive momentum is evident among entry-level and junior-level pros. HR leaders joined Gideon Fidelzeid in New York City for a roundtable discussion on current trends in hiring and retaining young talent.

Industry work force offers best example of how PR is evolving

Bernadette Casey April 01, 2011

This month's issue includes a feature titled "A day in the life", which profiles five PR and communications executives from agency and corporate practices.

Fleishman hires H&K's de Schweinitz

Jaimy Lee March 14, 2011

NEW YORK: Fleishman-Hillard named Anne de Schweinitz SVP and director of healthcare marketing, a new position at the firm.

Mike Marino, HR consultant, passes away

Lindsey Siegriest March 11, 2011

NEW YORK: Mike Marino an HR consultant to the PR industry passed away in early March.

Devries PR launches Career Reboot program

Chris Daniels March 09, 2011

NEW YORK: Devries PR has launched a month-long competition called Career Reboot, in which the agency's top executives will give one PR pro a career makeover.

WCG picks Strout for social media role

Jaimy Lee March 04, 2011

AUSTIN: WCG named Aaron Strout, former CMO at Powered, its social media group director, starting March 1.

Starbucks hires US Airways corporate comms lead

Alexandra Bruell March 04, 2011

SEATTLE: Starbucks is undergoing a number of changes in its global communications groups, including the appointment of US Airways comms lead Jim Olson to head corporate communications.

Widmeyer builds out education practice

Jaimy Lee February 16, 2011

WASHINGTON: Widmeyer Communications named Mike McKenna senior counsel and a member of the firm's higher education advisory panel.

Outreach hires Ling as VP

Jaimy Lee February 16, 2011

WASHINGTON: Outreach Strategies tapped Kate Ling, a former journalist for Energy & Environment Publishing, as a VP, effective February 14.

ASGK brings in new senior staff

Jaimy Lee February 16, 2011

CHICAGO: ASGK Public Strategies added three senior staffers to its offices in Chicago and Washington.

WagEd hires Bloomberg's Olmos

Jaimy Lee February 10, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO: Waggener Edstrom Worldwide tapped David Olmos as director of the the firm's healthcare editorial strategy, starting February 7.

Braun now EVP at Resolute

Jaimy Lee February 09, 2011

CHICAGO: Resolute Consulting named Jake Braun, former White House liaison to the Department of Homeland Security, an EVP.

Blue Line hires Symonds on West Coast

Jaimy Lee February 09, 2011

WASHINGTON: Blue Line Strategic Communications hired Kerry Symonds as VP of business development, starting February 1.

PR Talent adds staff, opens office

Lindsey Siegriest February 04, 2011

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA: PR Talent hired Marisa Ramans Mayer, formerly VP of HR at Bite Communications, to head its new San Francisco office.

GCI snags Porter Novelli's Canna

Jaimy Lee February 03, 2011

NEW YORK: GCI Health tapped Elisia Canna as director of consumer health, a new position at the healthcare agency.

GolinHarris hires Clayton in DC

Jaimy Lee January 31, 2011

WASHINGTON: GolinHarris hired Joe Clayton as EVP of public affairs in the firm's Washington office in January.

Capitol Media Partners hires Chase

Jaimy Lee January 28, 2011

LOS ANGELES: Capitol Media Partners named Brad Chase a partner in the Los Angeles-based communications and public affairs shop.

Quinn Gillespie names Belmar a director

Jaimy Lee January 26, 2011

WASHINGTON: Quinn Gillespie & Associates hired Adam Belmar as a director, effective February 1.

Best practices for mandatory employee training

Laura Smith January 24, 2011

Research suggests the most effective way to garner employee attendance for mandatory trainings is to link them to career progression, performance reviews, salary, and/or bonuses.

Buddendeck resigns from Nissan global comms role

Alexandra Bruell January 20, 2011

JAPAN: Alan Buddendeck, global VP of corporate communications for Nissan, resigned, effective December 31.

Ogilvy undergoes NY consumer talent shake-up

Alexandra Bruell January 20, 2011

NEW YORK: Despite client retention, Ogilvy confirmed a number of senior-level employees within its NY consumer practice have departed over the past few months.