Recently, social equality has dominated the media, especially regarding representation, equal pay, and other forms of discrimination in the working world. Women and minorities do not get the same opportunities as other workers, and there is often a large pay gap between men and women. As a field dominated by
Worldwide Kovert Creative Now Representing Cadillac for PR Only months after opening for business, PR firm Kovert Creative was selected by Cadillac to act as their new global AOR for that division of GM. Other GM divisions are likewise switching out their AORs during 2016, including already chosen Weber Shandwick
Chris Burch is one of those rare breed people you hear stories about, starting his $1 billion-plus empire in his early college years when he and his brother would buy $10 girl’s preppy sweaters and then sell them door-to-door at Ithaca College for $15 each. His daytime job now is
Family and friends continue to mourn the death of Alan Weinkrantz, following shocking news of the PR executive’s death. Alan was dining outdoors at the Furama Chinese restaurant in Tel Aviv, Israel when a car smashed into the restaurant. The crash killed the driver and his passenger, two other patrons
As one of the largest banks in the United States, JP Morgan, enjoys its fair share of the limelight. Yet, many believe a desire for more publicity must be the company’s reason behind its recession tracker. The company’s economists recently announced the tracker shows a 36 percent chance of America
Phone bank subcontractor falls on sword for bad behavior Political Connection, a subcontractor for phone-bank services, claims responsibility for a recent “fake” caller ID phone call – the ID showed the call came from council member Margaret Chin’s office and was looking for support of a plan allowing retail development
A well-planned PR strategy provides your company with a consistency of brand and message, trusted third party endorsements, and helps create the message your company wants to emphasize. In accomplishing these, you’ll stay current and vibrant in the news and media – reminding customers of the needs you fill –
The Omnicom Group is one of the largest holding firms in the communications industry. Started in 1986, and spearheaded by its CEO and President, John Wren, it is one of the leaders in Communication and Media in the 21st Century. With over 1500 agencies in over 100 countries, Omnicom holds
Hansell McLaughlin Advisory opened its doors this week for business in Toronto. Four partners formed the company, Carol Hansell, head of one of the top corporate governance and crisis management law practices in Toronto, Ron McLaughlin, Peter Block, and David Scott. The three men all bring vast expertise in communications,
It can be assumed that most PR people and publicists have only a limited amount of influence over what is said in the press about their clients. But when you start looking at those representing a long list of superstar clients as does Leslee Dart of 42 West (previously known
