Great PR is often associated with Mad Men of Madison Ave, Silicon Valley wizards, or seasoned warriors on K Street. But that’s oversimplifying things, and underestimating some of the best PR operatives in the country – unions. Long gone are days when unions accomplished their goals by simply picketing outside
It’s a smart move to invest in your customers’ well-being. And that’s what Target is doing by providing grants in 13 states so doctors can write prescriptions for their patients to use to get free or low-cost fresh fruits and veggies. Target’s communications rep, Angie Thompson, wrote in an email
Recently, Roxy Jacenko, founder of the Sweaty Betty PR firm, was featured on 60 Minutes International. The interview was about her battling cancer and facing life as a single mother after her husband, Oliver Curtis, was put in prison a few months previous for being part of an insider trading
There was a time not that long ago when an extra-marital affair would mean the end of a public media career. These days, time seems to heal all brands. Just weeks after ousting CEO Roger Ailes over sexual harassment claims, Fox News has reinstated former White House correspondent Ed Henry.
The largest shareholder in both Viacom and CBS is a holding company called National Amusements. National Amusements, in turn, is owned 80% by Sumner Redstone, and 20% by his daughter, Shari Redstone. Sumner is well into his 90s now and by many accounts is not able to either speak or
Delta Airlines jets are taking off again after computer outages left customers stranded. However, after Delta apologized to the public, apologies were not accepted due to their untruthful reason given to explain their computers shutting down. Delta airlines blamed the problem on a power failure. Experts say the exact problem
There was a time when people trusted the news without any doubt as to its veracity. The phrase “I read it in a newspaper, so it must be true” was not uncommon. But as stories leak on how much control governments exert over the media, and often how little research
Retail giant Simon signs Shift Communications for two years As of July, Shift Communications’ San Francisco office will be representing Simon’s west coast premium outlet properties, including those in California, Nevada, Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon. Their outlet locations are in Seattle, San Francisco, Woodburn, Petaluma Village, Pismo Beach, Vacaville, Waikele,
Berk Comm adds 2 Luxury Resorts to Client Roster Berk Communications, an affiliate company of MWWPR, just picked up the PR business of both Baros Maldives and Milaidhoo Island Maldives, which are luxury resorts in the Maldive Islands. The Milaidhoo will be opening during the fall and is set on
In the past, businesses mostly concerned themselves with securing their physical premises from physical threats. This usually involved hiring a security company, installing detectors at the entrance and exits of the business, and installing surveillance cameras. While these are still important ways to protect and secure a business, even virtual
