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WeissComm Group acquires Bob Pearson's social media firm

SAN FRANCISCO: The WeissComm Group has acquired Common Sense Media Group, a start-up social media firm founded by Bob Pearson, the former VP of communities and conversations at Dell.
 

Next Fifteen ends talks with Huntsworth, Chime

LONDON: Next Fifteen Communications Group said today that it had ended discusssions about a possible sale with Huntsworth and Chime Communications after confirming May 11 that it was in early-stage acquisition talks with both companies.
 

PepsiCo shows off digital savoir faire at Internet Week

PURCHASE, NY: PepsiCo is seeking to inject itself into the online dialogue during the Internet Week festivities by launching events and new sites demonstrating the company's understanding of the online space.
 
OfficeMax organizes blogcast to showcase new line to women

OfficeMax organizes blogcast to showcase new line to women

With the launch of [IN]Place System by Peter Walsh, a new line of products to help consumers organize their work life, OfficeMax wanted to move away from being associated with sterile, big box supplies and target women with its stylish, affordable products - without reverting to sexist stereotypes.
 

Tech startup selects Centurion Strategies as AOR

TAMPA, FL: SkillzLab, a tech startup that will launch in July, selected Centurion Strategies as its AOR.
 

360PR promotes Clement

BOSTON: 360PR promoted Stacey Clement to SVP, leading the agency's entertainment and electronics practice.
 

On The Cycle

Holding companies weigh in on Microsoft-Yahoo deal
The major PR and advertising companies - WPP, Omnicom, Publicis Groupe, and Interpublic Group - have thrown their support behind the proposed Microsoft and Yahoo search partnership.

Fundraising for the Red Cross with Twitter
Neal Gorman, chairman of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Red Cross, is using Twitter to raise money as he runs the New York City Marathon on November 1.

Technorati: 72% of bloggers are hobbyists
Technorati is releasing its annual "State of the Blogosphere" report bit by bit over the next few days. The first day's data reveals that 72% of bloggers identify themselves as "hobbyists" or those who blog just for the fun of it, rather than a paycheck.


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