National PR Guides Huge Pet Food Recall Canada PR firm called in to support Menu Foods, the pet food supplier enmeshed in a 60-million unit recall. Thu., March 22 MWW, Bell Pottinger Assist Dubai Defense Bid Dubai, seeking rebound from aborted ports deal, makes play for jet parts maker. Thu., March 22 updated 11:42AM New Book: Turning Crisis World Upside Down Eric Dezenhall and John Weber turn the crisis world upside down in "Damage Control: Why Everything You Know About Crisis Management is Wrong." Exxon is praised for handling Valdez oil spill, while Johnson & Johnson is knocked for its handling of Tylenol recall. Thu., March 22 Audi Set to Select PR Firm Three firms vie for Audi of America account. Celebrity push is among priorities for Volkswagen unit. Tue., March 20
F-H Adds Former Senator Talent Jim Talent, the former Missouri Senator who lost his seat to Democrat Claire McCaskill in the November election, has joined Fleishman-Hillard as a co-chairman in its government relations unit. Wed., March 21 Nevada Issues RFP for Tourism PR Silver State's tourism commission reviews six-figure national account. Mon., March 19 * * Subscriber access only below **
Caplan Communications Promotes Carson 'Revival' Caplan Communications is gearing up for Earth Day with a push for books written by and about Rachel Carson. Thu., March 22 JFWBF Aids Bid to Revamp NYT Stock Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher joined Morgan Stanley activist fund manager Hassan Elmasry's campaign to pressure the New York Times Co. to drop its two-tier stock system, a set-up that gives the Sulzberger family control over the $3.3B media combine. Wed., March 21 New Book: Biz Can Do Much for U.S. Image Abroad Dick Martin, executive VP of PR at AT&T from 1997-2002, says in Rebuilding Brand America that U.S. business leaders must accept the challenge of reversing the downturn in America's image abroad. Wed., March 21 Ketchum's Schellhardt Defects to Edelman Tim Schellhardt, who was senior VP/editorial services at Ketchum since '01, has exited that post for a similar one at Edelman. Tue., March 20 Rasky Baerlein Handles Raided Pentagon Contractor Rasky Baerlein represents Pentagon contractor that was raided by hundreds of federal immigration officials. RendonGroup lends a hand. Mon., March 19 Media Notes Ryan takes Balt Sun pub post... L.A. Times' Newman to WaPo... NBCU's Campbell to Discovery...Bernstein joins Air America... Newspaper ad revs flat in '06... Levin launches real talk... We're No. 1 ranked by Google for original "public relations news." Your subscription gives you access to our daily news and commentary and as a bonus you'll receive a FREE year's subscription to O'Dwyer's PR Report magazine, now in its 20th year of publication. Each issue focuses on a different PR specialty, such as beauty & fashion, healthcare, technology and sports & celebrities. SIGN UP NOW or CALL US TOLL FREE: 866/395-7710 | | |