As 2008 ends, PRWeek takes a look back at the year in communications with our annual Book of Lists. It also gives all PR pros a chance to reassess. While firms and corporate PR departments alike wait on 2009 budgets, it's time for a thorough housecleaning.
 
The month from 2008 that will likely stand out in everyone's memory is September, when the US financial system took a dramatic nosedive and Wall Street and Washington embarked on a new relationship ...