New York

A small bite of the Big Apple

Don Spetner March 01, 2012

I have three words of advice for every aspiring young professional - move to Manhattan.

Journal story helps a hotel's reputation grow in Brooklyn

David Ward January 01, 2012

Hotel Williamsburg turned to Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations to target local and national media to position the hotel as the "town square" of Brooklyn's most energetic and vibrant neighborhood.

Debunking the location myth: New York or bust

Erin Allsman, Brownstein Group January 01, 2012

As PR professionals we're keeping pace with advancements, yet we seem unable to escape certain antiquated notions that linger from days past.

New York State realtors make a play to tout local property tax cap

Emory Sullivan November 01, 2011

New York's local property taxes are 78% higher than the national average. Discussions on capping them had gone on for about 30 years, with no resolution.

360 PR hires Bratskeir for NY expansion

Steve Barrett September 20, 2011

BOSTON: Boston-based PR firm 360 Public Relations is moving into New York City and has appointed Rob Bratskeir EVP and GM of the new office.

Is New York really that slow?

Martin Alintuck, Shanghai World Expo USA Pavilion July 29, 2011

Having spent years working in China, I can confidently say that Shanghai, China's economic capitol, makes New York look slow.

NYC & Co. launches Smurfs Week to boost family travel

Lindsay Stein July 26, 2011

NEW YORK: NYC & Co., New York's marketing, travel, and tourism organization, kicked off Smurf's Week, a five-day event to increase family summer travel throughout the city.

9/11 Memorial accentuates NYC's image restoration

Mayor Michael Bloomberg July 01, 2011

In the wake of the worst terrorist attack in the nation's history, New Yorkers faced a fundamental choice: would we allow fear and terrorism to permanently alter our city's character or would we honor the victims by making Lower Manhattan a living testament to the city's resilience?

CMO Q&A: Tony Pace, Subway

February 01, 2011

Subway CMO Tony Pace talks to Alexandra Bruell about social media, the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the brand's relationship with Jared Fogle

BackChannel issues RFP for NY firm

Lindsey Siegriest September 14, 2010

SUMMIT, NJ: BackChannelMedia, a technology and service provider to the broadcast and cable industries, issued an RFP for a firm to increase national exposure of the company and promote its Clickable TV product.

HPRA launches NY chapter

Kimberly Maul April 23, 2010

The Hispanic PR Association is launching a New York chapter on April 23.

Text 100's New York GM Altobelli passes away

Aarti Shah April 01, 2010

NEW YORK: Lisa Altobelli, GM of Text 100's New York office, died this past Tuesday, March 30 after a seven-month battle with lung cancer. She was 37.

BackBay opens New York office

Aarti Shah January 08, 2010

NEW YORK: BackBay Communications, a strategic marketing and PR firm focused on the financial services sector, has opened a New York City office.

PR stunt to cost taxpayers

Jaimy Lee April 29, 2009

It looks like the April 27 PR stunt that sent a presidential plane and two fighter jets over lower Manhattan will cost taxpayers $328,835....

NYC mayor hopes to lure creatives to bolster financial sector

Rose Gordon February 23, 2009

From job training to start-up money for entrepreneurs, New York’s mayor is looking to keep the city vibrant and poised for a rebound,...

New York seeks help for city media industry

Frank Washkuch November 06, 2008

As if the Wall Street financial crisis wasn’t enough of a headache for New York City officials, it appears that they're also worried about...

Britney boosts reputation by visiting kids

Kimberly Maul October 03, 2008

Britney Spears is in New York this week, promoting her new single "Womanizer" and her fragrances. She stopped by a school in the Bronx...

Alum report

Keith O'Brien August 11, 2008

Douglas Quenqua, our former news editor, wrote an interesting piece on the popularity (or lackthereof) of Kathie Lee Gifford at the Today show for...