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Whitegate PR, New Agency of Record for Ann Fry’s We Are Booming Project
Boutique public relations firm Whitegate PR has just been selected agency of record for Ann Fry's We Are Booming Project. The We Are Booming Project is an independent, New York-based initiative with national appeal promoting the baby boomer generation and working to change misconceptions about aging.
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Facebook: Best Large US Company to Work for
Popular social site Facebook ranks first among the best US employers. The social network outran Southwest Airlines and management consultants firm Bain & Company on the list compiled by Glassdoor, an online site where users publish feedback on employers.
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PR Acquisitions: Olson Buys Dig Communications
The Minneapolis-based Olson PR agency continues their expansion through acquisition strategy with the addition of public relations shop Dig Communications after buying loyalty-marketing agency Denali in June. The deal signed in the summer of 2010 boosted the agency to become one of the Twin Cities' largest full-service agencies and one of the country's top 10 largest independents, and they are looking for new companies to acquire.
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Public Relations: Career for the Future
Before opting for this career path, think carefully: do you have what it takes? Are you a good communicator, do you understand the media, do you like working with people, and most importantly, can you listen?
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Bell Pottinger PR Hired For 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid
Sri Lanka issued an official statement announcing it has hired a public relations firm to provide expert advice for their bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games in southern Hambantota. The public relations firm of Bell Pottinger will partner with other units of the Chime Communications marketing group to determine the best approach in Sri Lanka’s bid for the games.
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Senator McCaskill Pushes Investigation into Federal Use of PR firms
After the the General Services Administration paid over 200,000 USD for a contract with a PR firm to handle their crisis communication, Senator Claire McCaskill announced an investigation into how federal agencies had used taxpayer money to pay for public relations services.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Wedding Spikes Interest in Monarchy in Canada
The developing romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton has rekindled the interest in the institution of monarchy and the life of the royal family for Canadians, yet the majority still believe the future UK monarch should play no role in Canada’s actual ruling, favoring their Governor General as head of state.
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Corporate PR: American Express Launches Daily Wish PR Campaign
In an effort to help cardmembers with their holiday gift shopping, American Express’ online marketplace Daily Wish today announced its special holiday sales and Wish-A-Day Giveaway sweepstakes.
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O’dwyers PR List: How Efficient Is It?
Everything PR News continues its rundown of the digital imprint for the US's top PR firms. This week we take a look at the online presence of 3 more from the top of O'Dwyer's list of most successful American communicators. Last weeks firms revealed a pitiful existence where social media involvement is concerned. Let's hope numbers 11 through 13 show more promise.