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The PR Week - May 11, 2012

May 11, 2012

Steve Barrett, Frank Washkuch and Lindsay Stein discuss Yahoo's CEO controversy; President Obama's support of gay marriage; and the Foreign Press Association dinner.
 

For a historic announcement, only traditional media will do

May 09, 2012

For all the talk about how this year's presidential election will be decided in controlled messages of 140 characters or less, its biggest moment so far was delivered on traditional media - in response to an unscripted moment during a TV interview. 20th century media isn't going down without a fight.
 

The PR Week - May 4, 2012

May 04, 2012

Steve Barrett, Gideon Fidelzeid and Frank Washkuch discuss PRWeek's Agency Business Report; the 2012 election; social media's impact on sports; and a debate about journalistic standards and business models.
 

Comms team grows as Romney campaign takes shape

April 20, 2012

As the Mitt Romney presidential team prepares to take on a sitting president, it is adding to its communications team.
 

Candidates vie for Hispanic vote

April 18, 2012

This week the Obama reelection campaign launched its "Latinos for Obama" effort, which includes house parties around the country, online tools like a Spanish tax calculator, and Spanish-language advertising.
 

The PR Week - April 13, 2012

April 13, 2012

Steve Barrett, Frank Washkuch and Brittaney Kiefer discuss Ogilvy's new hire; Mergermarket's rankings; Facebook's acquisition of Instagram; the end of Rick Santorum's campaign; and controversy around Ann Romney.
 

Santorum calls it quits, but does not endorse Romney

April 10, 2012

Rick Santorum suspended his campaign - modern political-speak for "I'm getting out of the race unless a shocking personal or political calamity strikes the front-runner" - on Tuesday ahead of Pennsylvania's April 24 primary.
 

Is this really the right time for Romney to address NRA?

April 10, 2012

I'm shocked that the Mitt Romney team has decided their candidate should address the National Rifle Association (NRA).
 

GOP seeks to paint Obama as hypocrite [VIDEO]

April 09, 2012

A new video from the Republican National Committee, "From 'Hope' to Hypocrisy," calls Obama a liar and a failure.
 

IBM, Romney, Obama & the 'Masters'

April 06, 2012

As pro-golfers enter the second day of the annual Masters tournament, politics and a high-profile woman CEO seem to be capturing more headlines than the players.
 

Politicos declare GOP presidential race over

April 04, 2012

After Mitt Romney captured three more primary wins last night, politicos have declared the Republican nomination for president all his but for the formality of August's convention.
 

Rick Santorum projected to lose big on Tuesday

April 02, 2012

Rick Santorum's inability to reach beyond a very conservative and religious base of voters may cost him the GOP nomination.
 

Political strawmen fight back against election-year smears

April 01, 2012

Political attacks on unaffiliated people or groups are nothing new - remember Anita Hill?
 

More money can cause more problems for political donors

Peter Stanton, Stanton Communications April 01, 2012

We heard a lot about the historical significance of the 2008 presidential election, but this year's campaign is equally so.
 

#Election

April 01, 2012

Social media continues to emerge as a key battleground on which Democrats and Republicans must excel in order to excite and activate voters.
 

Plan B: When politics and science intersect at the FDA

Nancy Hicks, Ketchum March 30, 2012

Healthcare represents one-sixth of the US economy and touches the lives of all Americans.
 

Political operatives duel as Supreme Court opens healthcare hearing

March 26, 2012

Beginning Monday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in favor of and against the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.
 

The PR Week - March 23, 2012

March 23, 2012

Steve Barrett, Gideon Fidelzeid and Frank Washkuch discuss the Arthur W. Page Society's new framework for corporate comms; the NFL commissioner's stand on player safety; Fleishman-Hillard's account win; and the Obamas.
 

Romney to host Google+ hangout today

March 20, 2012

Mitt Romney will host his second Google+ hangout today as Republican voters in Illinois cast their votes in the GOP primary where he is leading the polls.
 

MoveOn.org hits back against Republicans on contraception [VIDEO]

March 15, 2012

The issue of contraception, as well as abortion, has risen time and time again on the campaign trail this season.
 

Romney needs to stop talking about electability

March 14, 2012

The South delivered the Mitt Romney campaign two more defeats last night in Alabama and Mississippi where he placed third in the Republican primaries in both states. Third!
 

Romney must embrace core message, enhance social to fix campaign malaise

March 09, 2012

Mitt Romney's wins on Super Tuesday may have improved his chances of winning the nomination, but if he doesn't find a way to connect with the average American, his prospects of prevailing in November are dim.
 

Video: Dan Bartlett, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

March 09, 2012

PRWeek's Frank Washkuch speaks with Dan Bartlett, US president and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies, about comms strategies for the 2012 election.
 

Romney aides push delegate lead as main talking point

March 07, 2012

Mitt Romney failed the put the final nails in the coffins of rivals Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, and Ron Paul on Tuesday, but he did widen his delegate lead over his competitors for the Republican presidential nomination.
 

Doublespeak from Romney draws criticism all-around

March 01, 2012

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's flip-flop on an exemption for insurers and employers to an Affordable Care Act provision that mandates coverage for contraception has angered parties in both political groups.
 

Santorum's 'snob' comment draws criticism

February 28, 2012

Both President Barack Obama and leading GOP state leaders spoke out during the National Governors Association against a negative comment that Rick Santorum lodged against the president.
 

Ron Paul questions Santorum's conservative cred [VIDEO]

February 21, 2012

A new Ron Paul ad questions Rick Santorum's claims of fiscal conservatism as the libertarian candidate seeks to improve his position in the polls.
 

Santorum bolsters comms team as profile grows

February 16, 2012

Alice Stewart, former national spokeswoman for Michele Bachmann, has joined Rick Santorum's team as national press secretary.
 

Romney Op-Ed declares auto bailout 'crony capitalism'

February 15, 2012

Republican candidate Mitt Romney ramped up his Michigan media presence with an Op-Ed in The Detroit News reaffirming his viewpoint that the handling of the auto industry bailout was bungled.
 

Santorum celebrates three-state victory

February 08, 2012

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum celebrated his three state victory last night as he swept to first place in the Republican caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota and a non-binding Missouri primary (no delegates were awarded).
 
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