Several news reports have been looking at President Barack Obama's relationship with the media, including the lack of press conferences in the last six months.

RIDGEFIELD, CT: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals launched its largest unbranded campaign as it aims to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

WASHINGTON: Jamestown Associates hired Jason Miller as a partner and EVP in the firm's Washington office, beginning in January.

WASHINGTON: Beckerman hired Naomi Decter in January to lead the firm's new Washington office.

NEW YORK: Cohn & Wolfe tapped MaryEllen O'Donohue as EVP of strategy and client service, effective February 9. O'Donohue is one of three senior-level healthcare hires that the firm has made since the start of 2010.

TROY, MI: CareTech Solutions tapped Colleen Hanley as VP of marketing, communications, and government affairs, effective February 1.

NEW YORK: Fenton Communications named Lisa Witter the firm's first chief strategy officer and tapped Parker Blackman as its COO.

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA: VSP Global promoted Pat McNeil to director of PR and strategy for the company, following a restructuring of the company's communications department.

FAIRHOPE, AL: The Cooper-Lyon Group, a firm founded by Colby Cooper and Jaime Lyon Cooper, opened its doors in January.

WASHINGTON: Widmeyer Communications promoted Henry Engleka to principal and MD of the firm's New York office.