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Politics

David Cameron 'should not intervene' in EU debate

John Owens, PRWeek UK May 13, 2013

LONDON: UK Prime Minister David Cameron should not stifle the debate following a stormy weekend within his Conservative Party over the issue of European Union membership, communications leaders say.

Thatcher 'one of the great prime ministers of all time,' says Bell Pottinger chair

Daniel Farey-Jones, PRWeek UK April 08, 2013

Bell Pottinger Private chairman Timothy Bell has paid tribute to Margaret Thatcher, who died this morning, as "one of the great prime ministers of all time."

The PR Week - March 29, 2013

Brittaney Kiefer, Lindsay Stein, Frank Washkuch March 29, 2013

WPP India Ford ad controversy; PRSA's Connect 13 conference; Nike's new Tiger Woods ad; and GSG study on corporations and politics.

In a digital world, local media still gold

Tom Reynolds, 2012 Obama for America campaign March 01, 2013

There is no arguing that Tweets and "likes" have dramatically re-shaped the manner and speed in which consumers and voters receive and share information.

Comms tactics designed to combat the gun lobby

Sam Singer, Singer Associates January 18, 2013

The question in 2013 remains the same as it did in past attempts to enact stricter gun control after a tragedy - how can the gun lobby be beaten this time?

If all politics is local, health messaging should be personal

Tali Mackay, Hill+Knowlton Strategies November 02, 2012

Despite Americans' desire for privacy and data security, the truth is our lives are an open book. That's never more obvious than during election season.

Partisan media fuels hyper-partisan environment

Nick Ragone, Ketchum November 02, 2012

After nearly two years of campaigning, billions of dollars spent on an endless stream of negative advertising, and an increasingly inane political discourse, this election season is about to come to a merciful end. And for most Americans it's not a moment too soon.

Lowdown: Social media politics

November 01, 2012

As the 2012 presidential election nears, the use of social media and mobile devices for news consumption is a bi-partisan affair.

Candidates reexamine priorities post-Sandy

Nick Ragone, Ketchum October 31, 2012

When politicians and campaign strategists talk about an October surprise, it usually refers to some type of contrived political event intended to alter the presidential election just days before voting day.

Sandy to make Obama, Romney walk tightrope

Frank Washkuch October 29, 2012

Hurricane Sandy, a true "October surprise" if there ever was one, will illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of incumbency as President Barack Obama balances emergency response and campaigning in the next week.

Presidential campaigns are the ultimate comms test

Nick Ragone, Ketchum October 29, 2012

In one week and a day something extraordinary will happen: we will pick the next president of the United States. Either President Barack Obama will win a second term, or Mitt Romney will join a shortlist of candidates to defeat a sitting incumbent.

Avoiding the '47%' trap

Sarah Litton, Stanton Communications October 26, 2012

In just a few days, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney's positions on economic and social issues will fade from public memory as attention turns from the presidential horse race to the business of governing.

The PR Week - October 26, 2012

October 26, 2012

Steve Barrett, Gideon Fidelzeid, and Frank Washkuch discuss the election; holding company earnings; diversity award winners; and the Council of PR Firms conference.

Text 100 index identifies top energy sector influencers

Brittaney Kiefer October 23, 2012

NEW YORK: The most visible influencers on US energy issues are Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), Greentech Media editor-in-chief Eric Wesoff, and ClearView Energy Partners analyst Christine Tezak, according to a report from Text 100.

Former NBC comms chief joins Cuomo administration

PRWeek Staff October 10, 2012

ALBANY, NY: Former NBC Universal communications leader Allison Gollust has joined New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's staff as director of communications.

Traditional media still vital despite declining numbers

David Ward October 01, 2012

A joint University of Southern California Annenberg/Los Angeles Times poll on politics and the press found traditional sources such as local TV and newspapers are deemed more trustworthy by voters than blogs and social media outlets.

Campaign vets to Romney: Change the subject from '47%' remarks - and fast

Virgil Dickson September 18, 2012

Campaign veterans and agency experts shared their thoughts with PRWeek on Tuesday about whether the Romney campaign can rebound from the leaked tape, as well as how the campaign has handled the controversy.

Obama, Romney spar in response to Libya tragedy

Virgil Dickson September 12, 2012

In the hours after the deaths of US Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, President Barack Obama promised justice and criticized Mitt Romney for his earlier remarks on the tragedy.

Obama out-raises Romney for the first time since April

Virgil Dickson September 10, 2012

For the first time since April, President Obama's re-election campaign has raised more money than Mitt Romney's in a month. The president raked in $114 million in August, while Romney and the GOP raised $111.6 million.

Things to watch on DNC day three: Can Barack top Bill?

Frank Washkuch September 06, 2012

When President Barack Obama formally accepts the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday night, he will follow two speakers who wowed the Democratic Convention crowd in Charlotte this week: his wife, first lady Michelle Obama, and former President Bill Clinton.

Expect empathy, not shockers, in Clinton keynote

Frank Washkuch September 05, 2012

Former President Bill Clinton is set to deliver the keynote address tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. Don't expect him to say anything shocking, despite a slew of reminders on the web about the 2007-2008 feud between the Clintons and the Obamas.

Dems continue outreach to Hispanics, blue-collar voters

Frank Washkuch September 05, 2012

Democratic keynote speakers targeted Hispanic-Americans and working-class voters on Tuesday night, capped off by an emotional speech by first lady Michelle Obama.

Four things to watch during the Democratic Convention

Frank Washkuch September 04, 2012

As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Charlotte, NC, both Democrats and Republicans are comparing their opponents to failed politicians of the past.

Romney addresses nation, but Eastwood steals show

Frank Washkuch August 31, 2012

American political conventions are among the most scripted of all events, from the order of the speakers to the placement of the balloons dropped from the ceiling. So what was Clint Eastwood doing on stage?

Ryan, diverse speaker lineup mark RNC day two

Virgil Dickson August 30, 2012

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) got the lion's share of attention Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention as he formally accepted his nomination to be Mitt Romney's vice presidential candidate.

Ann Romney's address hits an emotional note

Frank Washkuch August 29, 2012

Ann Romney reached out to women and voters who don't believe her husband has a human side in a widely praised Tuesday night speech at the GOP National Convention in Tampa, FL.

GOP keeps an eye on Tropical Storm Isaac

Frank Washkuch August 27, 2012

Mother Nature has stepped in to force the Republican Party to squeeze its nominating convention into three nights, each of which will receive an hour of network TV coverage.

The last thing corporations need is campaign mentality

Mike Hatcliffe, Ogilvy Public Relations August 27, 2012

"We need more of a campaign mentality," I have heard myself utter on more than one occasion. Never again. I really did have it the wrong way round.

Ecuadorian embassy runs proactive media operation for 'friendly contacts'

Matt Cartmell, PRWeek UK August 17, 2012

LONDON: The Embassy of Ecuador has been handling a proactive media operation over Julian Assange's political asylum, inviting senior journalists into its London embassy for off-the-record briefings to explain its position.