Public Affairs

Wal-Mart makes a healthy decision

July 02, 2009

Earlier this week, Wal-Mart said it would support employer-mandated healthcare, an idea shared by President Barack Obama.
 

Under the microscope: SEC's amendment proposals

Tonya Garcia July 01, 2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a series of rule amendments that would make it easier for shareholders to nominate directors to corporate boards.
 

Government entities follow Americans' lead by boosting their digital presence

Jaimy Lee July 01, 2009

As more Americans have gone online, social media has become essential to public affairs strategy.
 

DC influencer: Q&A with Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity

Douglas Quenqua July 01, 2009

Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity, speaks to Douglas Quenqua about influence, media, and politics.
 

Now is the time for the tech industry to step up and speak with one voice

Tom Galvin July 01, 2009

To many, Washington is presently viewed as a land of hope and despair.
 

Liz Claiborne fights teen dating abuse by engaging parents, forging partnerships

Alexandra Bruell July 01, 2009

Since 1991, Liz Claiborne's (LC) "Love is Not Abuse" CSR program has focused largely on ending teen dating abuse through research and school curriculum.
 

Page Society's white paper is a 'guilt gift'

Alan Kelly June 30, 2009

Members of my own association, the Arthur W. Page Society, this month delivered the second in a series of white papers, this one on trust.
 

Appraisal Institute hires ex-White House aide as director of comms

Kimberly Maul June 30, 2009

CHICAGO: The Appraisal Institute, an association of real estate appraisers, hired Ken Chitester as director of communications.
 

Kreab Gavin Anderson acquiring Norwegian firm

Tonya Garcia June 29, 2009

OSLO: Kreab Gavin Anderson will acquire Norway's 20/20 Communications.
 

Compelem Strategies opens its doors

Jaimy Lee June 29, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN: Compelem Strategies, a Minnesota-based communications firm, announced its launch June 29.
 

UN, IAA launch integrated climate campaign

Jaimy Lee June 26, 2009

NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) and International Advertising Association (IAA) kicked off the soft launch of an integrated campaign designed to raise awareness around the upcoming climate summit in Copenhagen with potential partners and online influencers.
 

Metro's comms team navigates crash crisis with aplomb

Frank Washkuch June 25, 2009

As information trickled into the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority on June 23 about what would become the deadliest train crash in its history, the organization, known to locals as the Metro, coordinated an outreach effort focused on reaching metropolitan-area residents via local media.
 

Glover Park Group hires Kamer

Aarti Shah June 25, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Glover Park Group has hired Larry Kamer as MD and director of public affairs.
 

Glover Park Group adds Wright

Jaimy Lee June 23, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Glover Park Group named Duane Wright as a VP earlier in June.
 

The revolution will be Tweeted

June 19, 2009

As the events in Iran demonstrated this week, social media is playing a defining role in global public affairs.
 

UN uses Twitter to raise awareness about nuclear disarmament

Jaimy Lee June 18, 2009

NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) launched a 100-day campaign on June 13 that will use Twitter to influence legislators and raise awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons.
 

Americans United for Life taps Smith as director of communications

Jaimy Lee June 18, 2009

WASHINGTON: Americans United for Life, a pro-life policy organization, named Heather Smith its director of communications.
 

DoD appoints Price to executive public affairs team

Jaimy Lee June 17, 2009

ARLINGTON, VA: The Department of Defense named Price Floyd the principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs.
 

Shields promotion leaves top comms slot vacant at NBC Universal

Frank Washkuch June 16, 2009

NEW YORK: NBC Universal has promoted Cory Shields to EVP for global policy strategies and alliances.
 

Forum Strategies launches two products

Tonya Garcia June 15, 2009

NEW YORK: Forum Strategies & Communications, a corporate communications, multimedia, and public affairs firm, has launched two new products: Issues Room and Issues Monitor.
 

Sage acquires JDG

Frank Washkuch June 15, 2009

VIENNA, VA: Sage Communications acquired JDG Communications, an agency specializing in work for government entities, the agency announced today.
 

The Herald Group hires Flaherty as VP

Jaimy Lee June 12, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Herald Group named Shannon Flaherty a VP in the Washington-based firm, effective June 1.
 

FedEx Brown Bailout leaves bitter taste

June 12, 2009

Earlier this week, FedEx launched a multimillion-dollar campaign, Brown Bailout, directly attacking its competitor United Parcel Service (UPS) for supporting legislation that could make it easier for some of FedEx's workers to unionize.
 

Interview: Taegan Goddard, Political Wire

Frank Washkuch June 12, 2009

Taegan Goddard launched Political Wire more than 10 years ago after working as a political aide.
 

Golin partners with progressive database Catalist

Frank Washkuch June 11, 2009

WASHINGTON: GolinHarris' public affairs division has partnered with Catalist, the progressive voter database used by then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) during the 2008 presidential election.
 

Kazakhstan hires Policy Impact Communications

Jaimy Lee June 11, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan tapped Policy Impact Communications to develop and implement a PR campaign that will enhance the country's image in the US, according to a federal filing.
 

Data breach: developing a crisis response plan

Michael Fox June 11, 2009

Data breaches have become common in the retail, healthcare, financial, and e-commerce sectors, with large cases like T.J. Maxx and Pfizer gaining worldwide media attention.
 

Democracy Data & Communications names two SVPs

Frank Washkuch June 10, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, VA: Issue advocacy firm Democracy Data & Communications appointed Julie Cram SVP for strategic development and John Dunagan SVP for program development, effective immediately.
 

Potomac Strategy Group launches

Jaimy Lee June 09, 2009

WASHINGTON: Potomac Strategy Group, a Republican communications and political consulting firm, opened its doors June 9.
 

'Washington Post' launches healthcare panel microsite

Frank Washkuch June 09, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Washington Post launched Health Reform RX, an online discussion panel and microsite covering the US medical system and government healthcare policy, on June 9.
 

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