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Newsmakers

Newsmaker: Paul Hicks, NFL

Gideon Fidelzeid February 01, 2012

After guiding the NFL during the 2011 lockout, its EVP of comms and public affairs is quarterbacking efforts on issues from player safety to global expansion.

Newsmaker: Maggie FitzPatrick, Cigna

Danielle Drolet January 01, 2012

From a closer relationship with customers to reinvigorated employees, things are notably different at Cigna - and its CCO has been a key agent of that change.

Newsmaker: Ginger Hardage, Southwest Airlines

Bernadette Casey December 01, 2011

In the case of Southwest Airlines' SVP, culture and comms, her title perfectly reflects a focus on keeping customers and employees informed and enthused.

Newsmaker: Peter Thonis, Verizon

Bernadette Casey November 01, 2011

From his views on social media to the importance he places on educating others, Verizon's CCO infuses energy into all aspects of his communications philosophy.

Newsmaker: Tita Freeman, National Retail Federation

Steve Barrett October 01, 2011

As big banks can attest, the National Retail Federation's new SVP of comms and public affairs is quickly establishing the organization as a major voice on the Hill.

Newsmaker: Kate James, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Bernadette Casey September 01, 2011

Thanks to the CCO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the comms function's effectiveness is catching up to the organization's global philanthropic impact.

Newsmaker: Bill Wohl, HP

Danielle Drolet August 01, 2011

A long relationship with his CEO, who considers comms vital to business success, is helping HP's CCO bring true uniformity to his company's message. Danielle Drolet reports.

Newsmaker: Angela Buonocore, ITT Corporation

Bernadette Casey July 01, 2011

Thirty years' experience is proving handy as ITT Corporation's CCO prepares for its impending spinoff into three entities - and the PR challenges that come with that.

Newsmaker: Ray Jordan, Johnson & Johnson

Tanya Lewis June 01, 2011

Passion and patience have helped Johnson & Johnson's comms head thrive amid major recalls and the challenges of overseeing 250-plus operating companies.