Public Affairs

Jasculca/Terman receives GSA certification

Jaimy Lee March 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US General Services Administration (GSA) awarded Jasculca/Terman and Associates its certification for advertising and integrated marketing services, according to a federal filing.
 

David All taps Irons

Jaimy Lee March 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: The David All Group hired Todd Irons as a VP, starting March 15.
 

Companies shape long-term communications around FCC broadband plan

Jaimy Lee March 19, 2010

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its national broadband report this week, kicking off a wave of news coverage about issues like expanded access and Internet speed.
 

Dittus launches new public affairs firm

Jaimy Lee March 19, 2010

WASHINGTON: Gloria Dittus opened Story Partners, a public affairs firm, in January. Known for founding Dittus Communications (now FD Dittus) and Direct Impact, Dittus left her position as president and CEO of FD Dittus in May 2009.
 

Burson taps Ballard

Jaimy Lee March 18, 2010

NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller hired Nathan Ballard as an MD in the firm's San Francisco office, effective April 1.
 

ATA names Harris PR and marketing manager

Alexandra Bruell March 16, 2010

ALEXANDRIA, VA: The American Translators Association (ATA) hired Jeanene Harris as its PR and marketing manager.
 

State department to build public affairs staff

Jaimy Lee March 12, 2010

The State Department plans to create seven deputy secretary positions as part of an effort to counter negative media coverage of the US, said Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale.
 

Effective risk management requires comms' early participation

Mary Lynn Carver March 12, 2010

The latest round of FDA warning letters to food manufacturers, who are stepping over the line between marketing claims and health claims, provides a ringside seat into the daily judgment calls that communicators are often asked to weigh in on — if they know about them.
 

ACA hires Schiffman

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS: ACA International, a trade association that represents credit and collection professionals, tapped Mark Schiffman as the director of PR.
 

Gibraltar Associates hires Evertz

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

WASHINGTON: Gibraltar Associates tapped Scott Evertz as an SVP to lead the firm's health policy work, effective March 1.
 

Healthcare reform heats up

Jaimy Lee March 11, 2010

The business community and the Obama administration launched campaigns this week to address and define the implications of healthcare reform for both sides.
 

New partnership bolsters American Express' CSR 'Members Project'

Chris Daniels March 11, 2010

NEW YORK: American Express brought back its online philanthropic initiative "Members Project," with a bigger PR push than in previous years and a new partnership with community Web site TakePart.
 

Managed Funds Associations taps Hinkson

Jaimy Lee March 10, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Managed Funds Association hired Steve Hinkson as its director of communications in January.
 

Jim Dyke & Associates hires Madden to open Washington office

Jaimy Lee March 10, 2010

WASHINGTON: Jim Dyke & Associates tapped Kevin Madden as a partner and EVP of public affairs, effective March 8.
 

Cable operators urge FCC to block future blackouts on fee disagreements

Rose Gordon March 10, 2010

Time Warner Cable and other cable operators plan to sign a petition urging regulators to step in the next time there is a fee dispute with content providers in order to prevent stations from going dark as happened this past weekend during the Oscars.
 

Q&A: Ed Gillespie, Republican strategist

Jaimy Lee March 09, 2010

Ed Gillespie, chair of the Republican State Leadership Committee and former counselor to President George W. Bush, talks to PRWeek reporter Jaimy Lee about why Republicans need to focus on positive messages, such as jobs creation, to communicate on policy issues.
 

Afrique Expansion hires Watts

Jaimy Lee March 09, 2010

WASHINGTON: Afrique Expansion hired Watts Partners to develop a communications and media relations campaign about the US position on climate change in Africa, according to a federal filing.
 

Business Roundtable launches innovation campaign

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Business Roundtable is tapping into its member network of CEOs for an integrated campaign that aims to remind policymakers about the economic value of the private sector.
 

National Security Council of Georgia renews with Ithaca Group

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The National Security Council of Georgia renewed a strategic communications consultant contract with The Ithaca Group, according to a federal filing.
 

CNIA worked with Edelman

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) in Abu Dhabi worked with Edelman to develop and implement a communications strategy and branding effort, according to a federal database.
 

Macedonia taps Quinn

Jaimy Lee March 08, 2010

WASHINGTON: The Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia hired Quinn Gillespie & Associates and The Laurus Group for strategic communications and government relations, according to a federal filing.
 

Pentagon's new embrace of social media is potential 'force multiplier'

Robert Tappan March 05, 2010

Last week, top officials at the Pentagon issued a policy directive allowing US military personnel to use social media tools like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter on unclassified government computers and networks, no matter what locale they're serving.
 

US Post Office ramps up push to sever Saturday service

Chris Daniels March 05, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US Postal Service (USPS) has launched a multi-faceted PR campaign to sell through a 10-year plan aimed at helping stem financial losses, which includes a controversial proposal to eliminate Saturday service.
 

Interview: Kiki McLean, global head of public affairs, Porter Novelli

Jaimy Lee March 05, 2010

Jaimy Lee, public affairs reporter at PRWeek, talks to Kiki McLean, global head of public affairs for Porter Novelli, about the headlines that are driving interest from potential clients and where she is seeing growth in public affairs.
 

Gov. Paterson comms director: 'I cannot... continue'

Rose Gordon March 04, 2010

The communications director of New York Governor David Paterson has quit as an ethics scandal continues to unfold around the governor.
 

GolinHarris to lead energy campaign for Virginia

Kimberly Maul March 03, 2010

ARLINGTON, VA: The Virginia State Corporation Commission hired GolinHarris to lead a campaign to encourage consumers to save energy.
 

US High Speed Rail Association taps H&K as AOR

Jaimy Lee March 03, 2010

WASHINGTON: The US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) hired Hill & Knowlton to lead a public affairs and communications effort in support of a high-speed rail system in the US.
 

Consumer group files lawsuit against health insurer

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

Consumer Watchdog filed a lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross, accusing the health insurer of illegally increasing rates and pushing policyholders to take plans with less benefits and higher deductibles.
 

NASE working with Widmeyer

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

WASHINGTON: The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) hired Widmeyer Communications in January for a public affairs campaign that will raise awareness around the organization's policy priorities.
 

Rasky hires three in public affairs

Jaimy Lee March 02, 2010

BOSTON: Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications added three people to the firm's public affairs practice since December 2009, including Graham Shalgian and Shawn Sullivan as SVPs and Patrick Bench as a VP.
 

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