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Blame game in full swing on third day of Facebook trading

Frank Washkuch May 22, 2012

Facebook's share price dropped again on its third day as a public company, and there's plenty of blame to go around.

Chinese investors, Western IR execs get to know each other

Frank Washkuch March 30, 2012

Think that Chinese investors are generously backing all major US businesses? It's not quite that simple, according to a survey from the AMO, a network of financial communications agencies, and member Abernathy MacGregor.

Silver Touch hires KCSA for IR support

Danielle Drolet February 03, 2012

JERSEY CITY, NJ: Silver Touch, a mobile media-services provider, has appointed KCSA Strategic Communications to implement a national investor relations program.

Facebook avoids early IPO-filing pitfalls

Danielle Drolet February 02, 2012

MENLO PARK, CA: Facebook's initial public offering filing brought the company a slew of media attention, but it also gave the public a closer look at the social media heavyweight.

Prepare clients for an equity event

Jeannette Bitz, Engage PR December 09, 2011

'Tis the season for experts from seemingly every sector to look into their crystal balls and reveal their "predictions" for the upcoming year.

Power Solutions hires ICR for IR work

Danielle Drolet November 03, 2011

WOOD DALE, IL: Power Solutions International, a maker of industrial products, has chosen ICR to manage investor relations.

Lambert Edwards acquires Atlanta-based IR Squared

Danielle Drolet November 01, 2011

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, and ATLANTA: Lambert Edwards & Associates has acquired Atlanta-based firm IR Squared.

Liolios to lead IR for Vermillion

Danielle Drolet November 01, 2011

AUSTIN, TX: Vermillion, a diagnostics company, has selected Liolios Group to handle IR and financial communications.

MZ, MVL unite to form @titude Global

Danielle Drolet October 27, 2011

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: MZ Group, an international IR and corporate agency, has merged with Brazil-based MVL Communications to form @titude Global.

Carlyle names Whitestone comms director

Danielle Drolet October 26, 2011

WASHINGTON: The Carlyle Group has appointed Randall Whitestone as principal and director of communications for the Americas, effective immediately.

Buffett's communications advice: keep it simple

Bernadette Casey September 30, 2011

A few minutes before 9 am on Friday morning, I was maneuvering my way through the narrow streets and security barriers of the Financial District on my way to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

MedeFile signs IR, corporate comms firm

Danielle Drolet February 17, 2011

BOCA RATON, FL: Elite Financial Communications Group has been appointed to handle investor relations and corporate communications for MedeFile International, which provides solutions for portable electronic medical records for patients.

IR firm opens

Jaimy Lee October 27, 2010

NEW YORK: Strategic Global Advisors, an IR firm founded by Stan Altschuler, launched October 11.

Makovsky & Co. wins PR and IR business

Lindsey Siegriest October 07, 2010

REDWOOD CITY, CA: Makovsky & Company has been selected by Yasheng Group, a China-based agricultural company with headquarters in California, to develop a PR and IR program.

Technology firm promotes Levi to IR lead

Kimberly Maul August 04, 2010

MCLEAN, VA: Science Applications International Corporation named Paul Levi SVP of investor relations.

Neoprobe hires Makovsky

Jaimy Lee June 17, 2010

DUBLIN, OH: Neoprobe hired Makovsky & Company to develop a strategic communications and IR program, starting June 23.

Force Fuels hires Elite Financial

Kimberly Maul June 15, 2010

NEWPORT BEACH, CA: Force Fuels, which produces regulated and standardized energy based products, hired Elite Financial Communications Group as its IR and PR AOR, effective June 4.

Public ire demands account for excessive CEO payments

Douglas Quenqua June 01, 2010

When CNBC unveiled its 2010 list of America's 10 Most Stressful Jobs on April 22, it was little surprise that "corporate executive" placed second only to firefighter.

AmbiCom taps Martin E. Janis & Co.

Jaimy Lee April 20, 2010

SAN JOSE, CA: AmbiCom Holdings, which develops products for the wireless medical industry, has hired Martin E. Janis & Company to develop a financial relations and PR program.

Sard Verbinnen aids Tommy Hilfiger acquisition

Alexandra Bruell March 17, 2010

NEW YORK: Sard Verbinnen & Co. is aiding with communications surrounding Phillips-Van Heusen's (PVH) $3 billion deal to acquire the Amsterdam-based Tommy Hilfiger Group from Apax Partners.

Feintuch Communications hires Abraham for healthcare practice

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

NEW YORK: Feintuch Communications hired Jules Abraham as VP and MD of the firm's new healthcare and life sciences practice.

FINRA reminds broker-dealers to follow the rules in social media

Rose Gordon January 26, 2010

WASHINGTON: FINRA has issued social networking guidance for securities firms and brokers, following demand from the industry.

Davos challenges our view of a 'stakeholder'

Rob Flaherty January 25, 2010

As the World Economic Forum's annual meeting convenes this week in Davos, Switzerland, the snow-shrouded gathering of business and political leaders, some may find it an easy opportunity to shine a light on the pros and cons of capitalism.

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.

MS-IR and Feintuch Comms partner on IR/PR services

Erica Morris December 15, 2009

NEW YORK: IR firm MS-IR and PR firm Feintuch Communications have partnered to offer PR and IR services.

News Corp's Ginsberg to step down

Jaimy Lee November 17, 2009

NEW YORK: News Corporation said that Gary Ginsberg, EVP of global marketing and corporate affairs, is leaving the company at the end of 2009.

Interview: Jim Lonergan, CEO, The NewsMarket

October 23, 2009

Executive editor Erica Iacono interviews The NewsMarket's CEO Jim Lonergan about the company's recent acquisition of Medialink, and the growing video opportunities in financial communications.

KCSA acquires TanenPR

Alexandra Bruell October 20, 2009

NEW YORK: KCSA Strategic Communications, a financial communications agency, acquired Boston-based TanenPR.

Angry Citi shareholders re-elect company board

Tonya Garcia April 22, 2009

Citigroup shareholders gathered at the New York Hilton hotel on April 21 for the company's annual meeting and used words like "Byzantine" in reference to...