The Rachel Maddow Show, November 18, 2009
Though Pitts was not immediately available, Porter Novelli CEO Gary Stockman released a statement.
"When you attract great senior talent to an agency they bring a variety of different viewpoints," he said. "These are leaders who are actively engaged in public policy and public debate; it's part of what makes them so valuable to our clients and so beneficial to our staff... We require that all employees adhere to strict ethical standards, including transparency and disclosure, and we take steps to ensure that our staff are living up to these commitments."
Earlier this year, the show took on Burson-Marsteller and its CEO, Mark Penn, and just a week ago, DCI Group found itself in the sightline.
PRWeek, too, has encountered some advocacy groups that won't disclose their backing. Let's hear your comments on where the industry should stand on this.