Walmart

Factory collapse should spur industry to act responsibly

Bernadette Casey June 01, 2013

The factory collapse in Savar, Bangladesh that killed 1,200 people is not the first incident that highlights the abhorrent conditions of garment factory workers in developing countries, but it is by far the worst.

Walmart job an offer H+K's Bartlett couldn't refuse

Steve Barrett May 23, 2013

Soon-to-depart Walmart EVP for corporate affairs and government relations Leslie Dach is undoubtedly one of the most respected and powerful people in the PR industry.

The PR Week - May 23, 2013

Steve Barrett, Lindsay Stein, Frank Washkuch May 23, 2013

Steve Barrett, Frank Washkuch, and Lindsay Stein discuss Walmart, Hershey's, Oklahoma tornado, HomeGoods, and Yahoo's Tumblr acquisition.

Bartlett takes top comms role at Walmart; H+K names Weitz US CEO

Frank Washkuch May 22, 2013

NEW YORK: Former White House counselor Dan Bartlett is set to leave his role as president and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies US to become EVP of corporate affairs at Walmart.

The PR Week - March 15, 2013

Gideon Fidelzeid, Brittaney Kiefer, Lindsay Stein March 15, 2013

Gideon Fidelzeid, Lindsay Stein, and Brittaney Kiefer discuss Dach's Walmart exit; Alison Brod's Burger King win; new Pope selection; and the FTC marketing guideline revisions.

Dach's successor at Walmart to face global, local hot-button issues

Brittaney Kiefer March 15, 2013

As Walmart's Leslie Dach prepares to exit the top communications role, PR leaders say his successor should continue his work to help the retailer be more transparent and tackle important social issues.

Walmart begins search for Dach's replacement

Lindsay Stein March 11, 2013

BENTONVILLE, AR: Walmart has a search underway to replace its communications leader Leslie Dach, who is leaving his post in June after seven years with the company.

Global-Local Roundtable: Helpful neighbors

Gideon Fidelzeid September 01, 2012

Industry leaders joined Gideon Fidelzeid for this Mitchell Communications Group-hosted roundtable to highlight how global companies are connecting with local audiences while maintaining their brand identities.

Wal-Mart responds well to hijacked social campaign

Lindsay Stein July 09, 2012

Wal-Mart's marketing initiative with rapper Pitbull didn't go quite as planned, but the social media buzz around the campaign is definitely getting the retail giant some attention.

Wal-Mart loses top 'Fortune' 500 spot to ExxonMobil

Lindsay Stein May 07, 2012

After two years as No. 1 on the 'Fortune' 500 list, Wal-Mart has been pushed to the second spot, switching places with ExxonMobil.

Wal-Mart responds to bribery allegations with social media

Lindsay Stein April 23, 2012

Wal-Mart, which is under fire for allegedly paying bribes to obtain building permits in Mexico in 2005, quickly responded by posting a video statement on YouTube and its corporate website.

Walmart taps social media to spice up its annual gathering

Beth Krietsch August 01, 2011

Seeking a way to position itself as innovative, Walmart teamed with social media agency Converseon to create a plan to build buzz and awareness of its annual shareholders meeting via the use of social media and mobile communications.

Financial news spikes 472% according to latest Cision index

Tonya Garcia October 31, 2008

Unsurprisingly, the tumult in the financial markets caused a dramatic spike - 472% year-over-year - in financial industry news, according to Cision's Q3 Corporate Media...