TORONTO: National Public Relations has laid off seven of its Toronto staff, eliminating both junior and senior positions.

John Crean, chair and national managing partner at National, attributed the cuts to the economy, and noted a reduction in the demand for marketing communications PR.

“Anyone who tells you [business] hasn't tightened up a bit is lying or not properly managing their business,” Crean told PRWeek. “Going forward, it was the prudent thing for us to do.” ...