Agencies have been watching the financial markets for months, and corporate practices kicked into high gear in response to the upheaval on Wall Street.

“The crisis has created a major opportunity for smart financial pros to get into the story and provide insight and commentary,” notes Richard Dukas, president and CEO of Dukas Public Relations. The firm represents a number of financial clients, including hedge funds, investment banks, advisory firms, brokers, and economists.

He notes that it's ...