Fleishman names Tennyson corporate, PA leader

May 25, 2012

NEW YORK: Fleishman-Hillard has named Christopher Tennyson, an SVP and senior partner at the firm, head of its New York corporate and public affairs group. It also hired Chris Nelson as a New York-based SVP.
 

CDC looks for support for healthy dating, cancer efforts

May 25, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking agency support for ongoing healthy dating and gynecological cancer initiatives.
 

Alaska Energy Authority taps two firms for PR work

May 24, 2012

ANCHORAGE, AK: The Alaska Energy Authority has issued intent-to-award notices for two PR contracts worth up to $2 million combined.
 

Federal volunteerism agency hires GMMB for recruitment work

May 23, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Corporation for National and Community Service is working with GMMB on a range of outreach initiatives to increase recruitment.
 

Tmdgroup wins California transportation fuels outreach work

May 22, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: The California Energy Commission has nominated Tmdgroup to develop an outreach and marketing campaign about the transition of the state's transportation fuels market.
 

Porter's Oliver joins Powell Tate as public affairs SVP

May 21, 2012

WASHINGTON: Powell Tate has hired Karen Oliver as SVP of public affairs. She began work at the agency today.
 

US Chamber fights money market regulations

May 21, 2012

WASHINGTON: The US Chamber of Commerce is ramping up its outreach to stop changes to money market fund regulations.
 

Tennessee taps Walker + Associates for college savings campaign

May 17, 2012

MEMPHIS, TN: The Tennessee Department of Treasury has hired Walker + Associates to encourage state residents to invest in "Section 529" education cost-savings plans.
 

Product Safety commission brings back Widmeyer

May 14, 2012

WASHINGTON: The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has rehired Widmeyer Communications to run its national "Pool Safely" public education campaign that aims to reduce child drownings.
 

Alaska re-ups with Thompson for tourism

May 11, 2012

ANCHORAGE, AK: The state of Alaska has re-signed long-time incumbent Thompson & Co. to provide tourism PR services.
 

California looks for firm to explain diesel regulations

May 10, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: California's Air Resources Board is hiring an agency as it plans a campaign targeting both in-state and national audiences to explain regulations.
 

Under-fire advocacy group ALEC works with Edelman

May 10, 2012

WASHINGTON: The American Legislative Exchange Council has brought on Edelman to help it deal with recent corporate fallout and opposition to its legislative positions, numerous sources familiar with the relationship said.
 

California Transportation Department seeks support

May 08, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: California's Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking PR support for major toll and bridge projects. The account has a budget of $10 million.
 

SumOfUs aims to stop Bank of America donations

May 08, 2012

CHARLOTTE, NC: Consumer advocacy group SumOfUs has teamed with FitzGibbon Media on a campaign to stop Bank of America from making political contributions.
 

Beverage industry group fights higher taxes

May 03, 2012

BALTIMORE: The American Beverage Association has joined a campaign against a regional tax that it says could have national implications on its industry.
 

Weber snags Farren for lead tech policy role

May 02, 2012

WASHINGTON: Weber Shandwick has hired Joe Farren, former VP of global public affairs and GM of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide's Washington office, as EVP of its DC tech practice and tech policy lead.
 

Levick SVP Rosenker joins GM as public policy director

April 26, 2012

WASHINGTON: General Motors has hired Levick Strategic Communications SVP Heather Rosenker as director of public policy and government relations communications, effective May 1.
 

US consumers draw back support of causes

April 26, 2012

NEW YORK: US consumers are doing less to support societal causes because of the unsteady economy, according to Edelman's 2012 "goodpurpose" study.
 

National Institutes of Health seeks messaging help

April 25, 2012

WASHINGTON: The National Institutes of Health is seeking communications support for two of its clearinghouses.
 

Chamber goes digital to promote free enterprise

April 25, 2012

WASHINGTON: The US Chamber of Commerce has launched a Facebook Open Graph application to encourage its fans on the social network to stand up for free enterprise.
 

Wal-Mart's Bill Thorne to join NRF in lead comms role

April 24, 2012

WASHINGTON: The National Retail Federation has hired Bill Thorne as its SVP of communications beginning June 1. He will leave his current position as senior director of community affairs at Wal-Mart.
 

Massachusetts adds five agencies to preferred roster

April 20, 2012

BOSTON: Massachusetts has added several PR firms to its pre-approved roster in a move that could mean millions of dollars in new business for those shops.
 

GE hires LHA for veteran outreach initiative

April 19, 2012

FAIRFIELD, CT: General Electric has hired LHA Investor & Media Relations to promote the company's job opportunities for veterans.
 

Vermont to replace longtime anti-smoking agency

April 18, 2012

BURLINGTON, VT: The Vermont Department of Health has decided to cut ties with the longtime incumbent of its statewide smoking cessation program.
 

Martin family spokesman tells how a local story became a national outrage

April 17, 2012

The national outrage over Trayvon Martin's death started with an email pitch to Reuters and spread like wildfire. An unarmed teenager with only a bag of Skittles and an iced tea in his possession was shot to death, and the police made no arrest even though they knew the identity of the shooter.
 

Edelman to aid Atlantic City tourism push

April 13, 2012

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: The Atlantic City Alliance will launch a $20 million integrated marketing campaign on Monday with new PR AOR Edelman as one of its agency partners.
 

Groups' politics in spotlight after ALEC backlash

April 12, 2012

WASHINGTON: The backlash against the American Legislative Exchange Council for its advocacy of "Stand Your Ground" and voter identification laws illustrates the need for brands to thoroughly examine the positions of potential partners, said industry experts.
 

Illinois picks NorthStar for clean air campaign

April 11, 2012

SPRINGFIELD, IL: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has selected NorthStar Strategies to launch a statewide clean air campaign.
 

Financial Services Roundtable promotes Brooks

April 10, 2012

WASHINGTON: Industry group The Financial Services Roundtable has promoted Elise Brooks to director of communications.
 

Visit Florida seeks firms to reach diverse audiences

April 05, 2012

TALLAHASSEE, FL: Visit Florida is looking for communications agencies that can help it reach out to black and Hispanic consumers.
 

Union, advocacy groups fight chicken-inspection changes

April 05, 2012

WASHINGTON: The American Federation of Government Employees and various advocacy groups are drawing attention to a pending federal policy that they say would make chicken less safe to eat.
 

Burson grassroots firm buys digital advocacy agency

April 04, 2012

WASHINGTON: Direct Impact, Burson-Marsteller's grassroots advocacy firm, has acquired Seattle-based digital management and advocacy agency Crowdverb.
 

Florida city works to rebuild trust after Martin tragedy

April 02, 2012

SANFORD, FL: In the wake of the Trayvon Martin tragedy, the city of Sanford, FL, has teamed with Massey Communications to work to restore trust in the community's police department.
 

Air Force hires TK World Wide to promote air show

April 02, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Air Force District of Washington has hired TK World Wide Group to promote the Andrews Air Force Base Air Show, which will take place next month.
 

Business Roundtable urges corporate tax reform

March 27, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Business Roundtable has launched the "Marching Toward Madness" campaign to urge lawmakers to take up business tax reform.
 

Wilson exits Chamber to join National Retail Federation

March 23, 2012

WASHINGTON: The National Retail Federation has hired Katie Wilson as VP of communications. She will exit her role as senior director of communications and strategy at the US Chamber of Commerce to take the position.
 

Nuclear energy organization contends more facilities needed

March 21, 2012

WASHINGTON: Hill+Knowlton Strategies is helping the Nuclear Energy Institute get its message out that more nuclear power plants should be built to keep up with the growing need for electricity.
 

Nevada seeks PR support for tourism boost

March 20, 2012

CARSON CITY, NV: The Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is seeking a communications firm or firms that can generate both earned and paid media to promote the state as a travel destination.
 

F-H wins $14m Illinois tourism work from Edelman

March 20, 2012

SPRINGFIELD, IL: Fleishman-Hillard has won a multimillion-dollar tourism PR contract with the state of Illinois from long-time incumbent Edelman.
 

California to promote clean transportation

March 19, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: The California Energy Commission is searching for a firm to develop a campaign about the transition of the transportation fuels market to non-petroleum, clean alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies.
 

Golin shuts down lobbying business

March 14, 2012

WASHINGTON: The moratorium on congressional earmarks has resulted in GolinHarris axing its lobbying business.
 

US Navy plans campaigns to increase SEAL diversity

March 09, 2012

SAN DIEGO, CA: The US Naval Special Warfare Command has released an RFI as it seeks to increase ethnic diversity among the Navy SEALs.
 

US Army to seek comms support

March 09, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Army Contracting Command will soon seek strategic communication support, according to a pre-solicitation notice.
 

New Hampshire tourism PR contract up for grabs

March 07, 2012

CONCORD, NH: New Hampshire is seeking a PR AOR to promote the state as a tourism destination.
 

Ogilvy expands Mexican tourism work

March 06, 2012

NEW YORK: The Mexican state of Sinaloa has selected Ogilvy PR Worldwide as its AOR. The state awarded Ogilvy the contract after the agency established a relationship with the Mexico Tourism Board.
 

Public transportation group to make its case to Congress

March 02, 2012

WASHINGTON: The American Public Transportation Association is hosting a legislative conference beginning March 11 to give senior transit officials the chance to explain to Congress the important role the industry plays in the US economy.
 

Global Prairie to help Kansas with driver's license effort

February 29, 2012

TOPEKA, KS: The state of Kansas has hired Global Prairie to conduct a statewide campaign to educate the public about how to obtain a driver's license in the state.
 

Texas Utility Commission to conduct educational effort

February 27, 2012

AUSTIN, TX: The Public Utility Commission of Texas is searching for a PR firm to develop an educational outreach campaign about the benefits of electricity conservation.
 

College Savings Plans Network releases RFP

February 23, 2012

LEXINGTON, KY: The College Savings Plans Network has released an RFP as it seeks to ensure "Section 529" qualified tuition plans remain an effective vehicle for families to save on college costs.
 

State Department looks for firm to bolster Haitian police

February 22, 2012

WASHINGTON: The US State Department's Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has released an RFP seeking a firm to launch a campaign to boost the size of Haiti's national police force.
 

Private equity industry fights back against criticism

February 22, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Private Equity Growth Capital Council is pushing back against political attacks that are giving private equity firms a bad rap during the Republican primaries.
 

Former Missouri congressman joins MSL

February 21, 2012

WASHINGTON: Former US Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R-MO) has joined MSL Washington as a senior advisor of its public affairs practice.
 

Anti-gun violence group takes on Starbucks

February 17, 2012

CHICAGO: A boycott of Starbucks locations launched by a gun violence victims' advocacy group is garnering national media attention.
 

Federal union campaign targets GOP policy

February 16, 2012

WASHINGTON: The American Federation of Government Employees has launched a campaign to fight what it sees as Republican efforts to reduce federal wages and pensions.
 

American Beverage Association hires APCO for comms support

February 15, 2012

WASHINGTON: Industry trade group the American Beverage Association has hired APCO Worldwide to provide PR support.
 

VA renews Reingold for mental health work

February 08, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Department of Veterans Affairs has renewed its contract with JR Reingold & Associates to continue to work on the "Make the Connection" mental health awareness and stigma reduction campaign.
 

ECU Communications to promote E-Verify service

February 08, 2012

WASHINGTON: ECU Communications is ramping up its effort to promote E-Verify, a system developed by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) to determine employment eligibility.
 

IRS seeks agency for compliance effort

February 06, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Internal Revenue Service is seeking an agency to help it with PR, advertising, and marketing projects, including a campaign to encourage voluntary tax compliance.
 

Komen reversal shows power of social networks

February 03, 2012

WASHINGTON: The quick resolution to the standoff between The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization and Planned Parenthood is a testament to the power of social media.
 

Ogilvy guides coalition work on Affordable Care Act

February 02, 2012

WASHINGTON: Ogilvy PR Worldwide is working with the Essential Health Benefits Coalition to promote its recommendations for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
 

Gulf Coast states move on from oil spill

February 01, 2012

States along the Gulf Coast are hard at work developing tourism communications strategies for this summer. Most will make little or no mention of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
 

US Travel Association promotes tourism's power

January 26, 2012

WASHINGTON: The US Travel Association will launch a campaign on Thursday to highlight the role the travel and tourism industry plays in the national economy.
 

Federal Reserve strategy shift draws mixed reviews

January 25, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve System's decision to publish members' predictions about short-term interest rates has drawn praise from PR agency executives. However, other experts contend the move towards transparency doesn't go far enough.
 

Illinois looks for firm to launch clean air campaign

January 24, 2012

SPRINGFIELD, IL: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a communications firm to launch a statewide clean air campaign.
 

Defense Department looks for comms assistance

January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON: The office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics has issued an RFP for communications and outreach support.
 

Iowa releases multimillion-dollar lottery RFP

January 20, 2012

DES MOINES, IA: The Iowa Lottery Authority has released a multimillion-dollar marketing RFP with significant PR components.
 

Vermont searches for shop for anti-tobacco efforts

January 19, 2012

BURLINGTON, VT: The Vermont Department of Health has released an RFP for media and public health education services to reduce smoking in the state.
 

Common Cause begins ballot initiative

January 18, 2012

WASHINGTON: Common Cause has launched a national grassroots campaign urging lawmakers to pass a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Commission decision.
 

RNC takes Hispanic outreach to social media

January 13, 2012

WASHINGTON: As the Republican National Committee ramps up Hispanic outreach efforts for the 2012 election cycle, its initial communications strategy will steer clear of focusing on specific candidate platforms and concentrate on messages that are universally important to Republicans.
 

California High-Speed Rail Authority to expand in-house staff, end agency search

January 12, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: The California High-Speed Rail Authority's board has voted to nix the search for an outside agency and move forward with a proposed expansion of its internal communications team.
 

New York agriculture department releases regional produce marketing RFP

January 12, 2012

ALBANY, NY: New York State is seeking multiple firms to tailor its statewide "Pride of New York" promotion to fit the needs of specific regions.
 

Press secretary exits California High-Speed Rail Authority

January 12, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: Rachel Wall, press secretary for the California High-Speed Rail Authority, has left the organization for a PR position at Wal-Mart.
 

Vermont releases healthcare communications RFP

January 11, 2012

MONTPELIER, VT: The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) has issued an RFP seeking a firm to highlight health policies being implemented across the state of Vermont.
 

US Chamber to launch own online news portal this week

January 10, 2012

WASHINGTON: The US Chamber of Commerce will unveil a revamped FreeEnterprise.com during president and CEO Thomas Donohue's annual "State of American Business" address this Thursday.
 

Edelman EVP Blankley dies of cancer

January 09, 2012

WASHINGTON: Tony Blankley, EVP for public affairs in Edelman's Washington office and a press secretary for former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich in the 1990s, died Sunday at 63 after a battle with cancer.
 

Burson bolsters DC office with Tibbits, Schneider hires

January 06, 2012

WASHINGTON: Burson-Marsteller has hired Nate Tibbits as chair of its US public affairs practice and Johanna Schneider as managing director and market leader of its Washington office.
 

California seeks firm to promote insurance exchange

January 03, 2012

SACRAMENTO, CA: California is looking for an agency to develop an outreach campaign that will inform consumers seeking health insurance about the state's new exchange program.
 

Site encourages tobacco users to fight taxes

December 30, 2011

RICHMOND, VA: Altria, parent company to Philip Morris, created a new website to motivate adult tobacco consumers to become more vocal about tobacco-related public policy issues.
 

Brands in need of a comeback in 2012

PRWeek Staff December 29, 2011

Brands that have been left for dead sometimes stage dramatic comebacks - or sometimes they fade, or explode, into oblivion. Here are five companies we believe must stage a comeback in 2012.
 

Port Authority seeks shop to aid marcomms plan

December 21, 2011

JERSEY CITY, NJ: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is searching for a firm to help it develop marketing and communications strategies.
 

MTV chooses 'Power of 12' as new election year slogan

December 20, 2011

NEW YORK: MTV has ditched the "Choose or Lose" slogan it used to promote its campaign coverage for two decades in favor of the "Power of 12."
 

FEMA launches 2012 version of preparedness effort

December 19, 2011

WASHINGTON: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has launched the Resolve to be Ready in 2012 campaign, which urges Americans to make a new year's resolution to prepare for disasters.
 

Grassroots campaign wants Google out of Chamber

December 16, 2011

WASHINGTON: Grassroots consumer group SumOfUs.org is pressuring Google to drop out of the US Chamber of Commerce.
 

Florida searches for firms for transportation projects

December 15, 2011

MIAMI: Florida's Department of Transportation has issued two RFPs seeking communications firms for major construction projects. The solicitations have a combined budget of at least $570,000.
 

CDC aims to stop medication overdoses by children

December 14, 2011

WASHINGTON: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation have launched the "Up and Away and Out of Sight" campaign to stop medication overdoses in young children.
 

Sorian to leave Health and Human Services this week

December 13, 2011

WASHINGTON: Richard Sorian, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will vacate his post effective this Thursday.
 

California urged to keep rail communications in-house

December 12, 2011

SACRAMENTO, CA: The California High-Speed Rail Authority's in-house communications management has recommended the organization not award its statewide outreach and communications contract to an outside agency.
 

Transportation Department plans public safety initiative

December 12, 2011

WASHINGTON: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it will negotiate a two-year contract with three one-year options with the Ad Council for media services for a yet-to-be-created public service campaign.
 

Georgia seeks firm for emergency campaign

December 08, 2011

ATLANTA: The Georgia Emergency Management Agency is conducting an RFP process to pick a firm to provide PR support for a statewide campaign promoting self-reliance after a disaster or emergency.
 

Ketchum expands DC public affairs practice

December 07, 2011

WASHINGTON: Ketchum has hired Jill Bratina Kermes as a DC-based SVP as part of its expansion of its public affairs practice in the capital.
 

Organizations turn to social for HIV/AIDS awareness

December 01, 2011

WASHINGTON: Nonprofit and governmental organizations are winding up social media-heavy campaigns to promote HIV/AIDS awareness during the week of World AIDS Day.
 

Five shops in running for North Miami contract

December 01, 2011

NORTH MIAMI, FL: Five agencies are competing to win communications duties for an annexation project launched by the city of North Miami.
 

Jaffe supports New Jersey voucher campaign

November 30, 2011

TRENTON, NJ: Jaffe Communications has coordinated a Thursday morning public affairs rally to urge the New Jersey State Legislature to pass the Opportunity Scholarship Act.
 

Verbinnen tapped by Syracuse University

November 22, 2011

SYRACUSE, NY: Syracuse University is working with Paul Verbinnen, president and cofounder of Sard Verbinnen & Co., as a PR consultant to handle recent allegations of sexual misconduct against assistant men's basketball coach Bernie Fine.
 

Former MF Global chief of staff joins MWW

November 16, 2011

NEW YORK: MWW Group has hired Josh Zeitz, former chief of staff at bankrupt brokerage MF Global, as SVP of corporate affairs.
 

Golin's Bailey opens Advocom Group

November 14, 2011

ARLINGTON, VA: Lane Bailey, who ran GolinHarris' public affairs operations for more than a decade, has left his position to start his own venture, Advocom Group.
 

Fenton hires former White House videographer

November 04, 2011

NEW YORK: Fenton has hired Arun Chaudhary, former videographer for President Barack Obama, as resident filmmaker in the agency's studio division.
 

Starbucks campaign encourages job creation

November 02, 2011

SEATTLE: Starbucks Coffee Company is using employee communications and traditional and social media outreach to encourage consumers and business leaders to support job creation through the "Create Jobs for the USA" initiative.
 

Barilla expands nutrition efforts to the US

October 27, 2011

PARMA, ITALY: Italian food company Barilla has expanded its Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) efforts to include the US.
 

US has top national brand: study

October 13, 2011

NEW YORK: Despite ongoing economic woes, the United States has the best national reputation worldwide, according to the 2011 Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands Index.
 
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