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Latest Technology News

Yahoo puts consumer account up for review

Aarti Shah

SUNNYVALE, CA: Yahoo is reviewing firms to consolidate consumer PR for its network division.

Just In: Senate panel votes to delay FCC ownership agenda

Irene Chang

The Los Angeles Times reports that the Senate panel approved a bill that would delay the proposal to relax media rules, although Congress is unlikely to pass it. On December 3, PRWeek reported on the cable industry's outreach, halting a recent FCC bid that would exert more regulatory control over the industry.

Estonia opens virtual embassy in Second Life

Alexandra Bruell

Tech-savvy Estonia opened "an official embassy" in Second Life, TechCrunch reports.

Dell to form agency with WPP to handle all marketing; will invest $4.5 billion over three years

Keith O'Brien

ROUND ROCK, TX: Dell has selected WPP Group to co-create a stand-alone agency that will provide all marketing communications solutions for the computer hardware and systems manufacturer. Dell will invest $4.5 billion in billings in the agency over the next three years.

Interview: Casey Jones

Keith O'Brien

Casey Jones, VP of marketing at Dell, joined the company from McCann Erickson in May 2007. He has long been a proponent for integrated marketing solutions. He spoke to PRWeek on November 2.

Interview: Andy Lark

Keith O'Brien

Dell's VP of global marketing and communications spoke to PRWeek executive editor Keith O'Brien a few days before Dell announced its new global marketing agency. He discussed the rationale behind Dell's decision, detailed the anticipated agency structure, and how the agency will improve efficiencies.

In Brief

ATLANTA: Newell Rubbermaid (NR) recently named Ketchum as its global AOR for its technology global business unit, which offers technology solutions and interactive classroom programs. Led from the Ketchum South office in Atlanta, the agency will globally support brand communications for its office and interactive technology product portfolio, including DYMO and CardScan. It was a competitive review.

LOUISVILLE, KY: Humana launched a viral healthcare education campaign called "Stay Smart Stay Healthy" on November 10. The Louisville, KY-based health insurer created 10 videos that are being uploaded to a new Web site and to a YouTube channel. The focus of the videos is "the big questions that consumers are asking us," said Edward Batchelor, corporate director of Web and new media strategy for Humana. Video topics include the definition of consumer-driven healthcare, the difference between HMOs and PPOs, and the history of healthcare in the US. There is no marketing or PR campaign in place but Humana is testing the "viral nature" of educational videos for future projects, Batchelor said.

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Latest Technology Features

YouTube aids Paul in '08 campaign

KDPaine & Partners

Ron Paul may be the first candidate in history to owe his success to YouTube

Comms essential to Web startups

Aarti Shah

A strong PR strategy is important for all organizations that are part of the Web 2.0 movement, especially as some tech insiders speak about a downturn.

Slow reveal increases hype for star-studded fundraiser

Hamilton Nolan

VH1's Save the Music Foundation, a charity that works to provide new and used instruments to public school music programs, decided that a splashy New York party would be a great way to leverage its 10th anniversary celebration for fundraising and publicity.

40 under 40

In this first-ever special, PRWeek's editorial team looks across agencies, corporations, and nonprofits to profile 40 professionals under the age of 40 who demonstrate innovative thinking, strong determination, and results that indicate a long and successful career in the PR industry.

Employee publications get online boost

David Ward

Employee-targeted internal magazines and newsletters are undergoing some of the biggest under-the-radar changes of anything in the media.

Nonprofits cultivate creative new ways to raise funds

Alexandra Bruell

In a world inundated with new technologies and greater enthusiasm for community involvement, nonprofits have new, innovative options for fundraising.

Site looks to include community

Tanya Lewis

Westchester Medical Center (WMC) is a level-one trauma hospital, academic institution, and the primary tertiary care facility for seven New York counties. Thus, Serving a 5,000 square miles presented many challenges.

Product Launch: Guitar Hero III and Rock Band

Michael Bush

We recently wrote about the record breaking success of the video game industry in 2007 and its very promising outlook for 2008. Two of the main reasons for that bright outlook are the recently released Guitar Hero III, by Activision, and EA's Rock Band.

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Jaimy Lee blogs about the PRWeek healthcare panel in Philadelphia.

Lee also highlights a new trend in the transparency debate for pharmaceutical companies.







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