http://www.prweekus.com Most popular articles from PRWeek US PRWeek US subscriptions@prweek.com no Infegy's Social Radar is a market research platform that collects and analyzes content from all over the web, including all social media channels http://www.prweekus.com/social-radar-helps-analyze-all-web-content/article/293075/ Mon, 13 May 2013 14:08:15 GMT Infegy's Social Radar is a market research platform that collects and analyzes content from all over the web, including all social media channels PRWeek US HERSHEY, PA: Chocolate giant The Hershey Company has issued a wide-ranging RFI to find one or more PR agencies to handle global corporate communications, brand communications, and social media. http://www.prweekus.com/hershey-begins-review-of-global-comms-partnerships/article/293780/ Fri, 17 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT HERSHEY, PA: Chocolate giant The Hershey Company has issued a wide-ranging RFI to find one or more PR agencies to handle global corporate communications, brand communications, and social media. PRWeek US EL SEGUNDO, CA: Mattel has hired Burson-Marsteller chief global digital strategist Dallas Lawrence as head of global corporate communications and government affairs. http://www.prweekus.com/bursons-lawrence-to-join-mattel-as-comms-chief/article/293711/ Thu, 16 May 2013 21:02:17 GMT EL SEGUNDO, CA: Mattel has hired Burson-Marsteller chief global digital strategist Dallas Lawrence as head of global corporate communications and government affairs. PRWeek US WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products is seeking a firm to launch an anti-tobacco program targeting Native Americans. http://www.prweekus.com/fda-seeks-firm-for-native-american-anti-tobacco-effort/article/293541/ Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products is seeking a firm to launch an anti-tobacco program targeting Native Americans. PRWeek US BOSTON: Colleen Beauregard, Waggener Edstrom's US healthcare practice co-lead and GM for the Northeast region and Boston office, has left her post after more than 16 years with the agency. http://www.prweekus.com/waggener-edstrom-veteran-beauregard-departs-firm/article/293362/ Tue, 14 May 2013 20:58:50 GMT BOSTON: Colleen Beauregard, Waggener Edstrom's US healthcare practice co-lead and GM for the Northeast region and Boston office, has left her post after more than 16 years with the agency. PRWeek US WASHINGTON: Makovsky is opening a Washington DC office led by EVP Andy Beck. http://www.prweekus.com/makovsky-to-open-dc-office-appoint-beck-gm/article/293093/ Mon, 13 May 2013 15:54:53 GMT WASHINGTON: Makovsky is opening a Washington DC office led by EVP Andy Beck. PRWeek US CHICAGO: Food ingredients and services company Tate & Lyle, best known for manufacturing the zero-calorie sweetener Splenda, is in the final stages of a review for an integrated agency partner. http://www.prweekus.com/tate-lyle-in-final-stages-of-integrated-agency-review/article/293085/ Mon, 13 May 2013 15:28:10 GMT CHICAGO: Food ingredients and services company Tate & Lyle, best known for manufacturing the zero-calorie sweetener Splenda, is in the final stages of a review for an integrated agency partner. PRWeek US SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook's Tucker Bounds is taking on communications and public policy director Larry Yu's responsibilities after Yu left the social network to join Sean Garrett, Brandee Barker, and Brian O'Shaughnessy at their firm The Pramana Collective. http://www.prweekus.com/bounds-steps-up-at-facebook-as-yu-moves-to-pramana/article/293175/ Mon, 13 May 2013 19:51:16 GMT SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook's Tucker Bounds is taking on communications and public policy director Larry Yu's responsibilities after Yu left the social network to join Sean Garrett, Brandee Barker, and Brian O'Shaughnessy at their firm The Pramana Collective. PRWeek US NEW YORK: The Westminster Kennel Club has issued an RFP to find a full-service PR agency for a one-year account. http://www.prweekus.com/westminster-kennel-club-searches-for-full-service-firm/article/293609/ Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT NEW YORK: The Westminster Kennel Club has issued an RFP to find a full-service PR agency for a one-year account. PRWeek US FORT WASHINGTON, PA: Nutrisystem has hired former Rodale communications leader Robin Shallow as VP of PR and corporate communications, a newly created role at the weight loss and diet company. http://www.prweekus.com/nutrisystem-hires-shallow-amidst-turnaround/article/293255/ Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:38 GMT FORT WASHINGTON, PA: Nutrisystem has hired former Rodale communications leader Robin Shallow as VP of PR and corporate communications, a newly created role at the weight loss and diet company. PRWeek US Bloomberg clients are beginning to question how they use the company's financial data terminals after revelations that its news division used them to monitor log-on activity, , say IR and corporate communications experts. http://www.prweekus.com/comms-pros-put-bloomberg-on-the-spot-after-snooping-scandal/article/293788/ Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT Bloomberg clients are beginning to question how they use the company's financial data terminals after revelations that its news division used them to monitor log-on activity, , say IR and corporate communications experts. PRWeek US WASHINGTON: Global law firm Dentons US is moving into the crisis management space with the launch of a consultancy in partnership with advisory firm Wirthlin Worldwide International. http://www.prweekus.com/law-firm-dentons-expands-into-crisis-management/article/293171/ Mon, 13 May 2013 18:42:20 GMT WASHINGTON: Global law firm Dentons US is moving into the crisis management space with the launch of a consultancy in partnership with advisory firm Wirthlin Worldwide International. PRWeek US SAN FRANCISCO: UK-based communications agency Hotwire has expanded its US presence with the launch of a San Francisco office. http://www.prweekus.com/hotwire-opens-san-francisco-office/article/293330/ Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT SAN FRANCISCO: UK-based communications agency Hotwire has expanded its US presence with the launch of a San Francisco office. PRWeek US Understanding how to comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is crucial for PR agencies to help them prepare for the new healthcare regulations. http://www.prweekus.com/complying-with-healthcare-reform/article/293429/ Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT Understanding how to comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is crucial for PR agencies to help them prepare for the new healthcare regulations. PRWeek US DUBAI: Cohn & Wolfe has acquired a stake in Middle East agency BPG | pr as it looks to expand its reach in the region. http://www.prweekus.com/cohn-wolfe-acquires-stake-in-middle-eastern-firm/article/293426/ Wed, 15 May 2013 13:26:20 GMT DUBAI: Cohn & Wolfe has acquired a stake in Middle East agency BPG | pr as it looks to expand its reach in the region. PRWeek US WATERLOO, ONTARIO: BlackBerry plans to launch its BlackBerry Messenger service on iOS and Android platforms this summer. http://www.prweekus.com/blackberry-targets-brands-with-bbm-launch-on-ios-android/article/293529/ Wed, 15 May 2013 18:39:18 GMT WATERLOO, ONTARIO: BlackBerry plans to launch its BlackBerry Messenger service on iOS and Android platforms this summer. PRWeek US TAMPA, FL: Retirement plans provider ASPire Financial Services has hired Shelia Reed to lead communications and marketing at the company. http://www.prweekus.com/aspire-appoints-reed-as-comms-marketing-head/article/293179/ Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT TAMPA, FL: Retirement plans provider ASPire Financial Services has hired Shelia Reed to lead communications and marketing at the company. PRWeek US MARLBORO, NJ: Audio speaker manufacturer KEF America has selected Waggener Edstrom as its PR agency partner to help the brand engage a younger audience. http://www.prweekus.com/kef-america-hires-waggener-edstrom-to-reach-new-demographic/article/293433/ Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT MARLBORO, NJ: Audio speaker manufacturer KEF America has selected Waggener Edstrom as its PR agency partner to help the brand engage a younger audience. PRWeek US LONDON: HTC is in closed talks with agencies over a brief to drive sales of its forthcoming make-or-break phone. http://www.prweekus.com/htc-seeks-uk-agency-help-for-flagship-handset/article/293709/ Thu, 16 May 2013 21:00:10 GMT LONDON: HTC is in closed talks with agencies over a brief to drive sales of its forthcoming make-or-break phone. PRWeek US LONDON: Edelman has poached The Red Consultancy's Paul Gittins to lead its healthcare team. http://www.prweekus.com/edelman-hires-red-health-founder-paul-gittins/article/293325/ Tue, 14 May 2013 17:49:06 GMT LONDON: Edelman has poached The Red Consultancy's Paul Gittins to lead its healthcare team. PRWeek US