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Veterans Day PSAs target Iraq and Afghanistan vets

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 GMT

NEW YORK: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) launched the second year of its Veterans Day PSA campaign with the Ad Council, focusing on a new message and more interaction.

Edelman acquires online grassroots firm

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:49:00 GMT

WASHINGTON: Edelman said it had acquired Grassroots Enterprise, an online grassroots firm, to address growing client demand for online advocacy programs.

Verizon Wireless jumps into anti-texting fray

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:06:33 GMT

BASKING RIDGE, NJ: Verizon Wireless has launched a new campaign called "Don't Text and Drive," born out of its long-standing corporate position against texting while behind the wheel.

Mercury Public Affairs to pass on CA Rail Authority bid

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:12:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO: Mercury Public Affairs said it will not re-bid a $9 million PR contract with the California High-Speed Rail Authority although it had been invited to pitch for the account for a second time.

GeoEye hires Gibraltar as AOR

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:44:00 GMT

DULLES, VA: GeoEye, a high-resolution earth satellite imagery provider, named Gibraltar Associates its AOR as the company seeks to increase its exposure with top tier business outlets.

Daisy the cow leads charge as CT dairy farmers seek state funding

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT

In 2008, the Connecticut Farm Bureau Association (CFBA) came just shy of its goal to pass legislation that would aid the state's ailing $1 billion dairy industry, which is facing rising production costs and the possible loss of farms.

Downturn spurs businesses to shed light on the positive

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT

Given the damage that corporate reputations have suffered over the course of the past year, many companies have recognized the need to engage with consumers, establish competitive dominance, or simply shed some positive light on their organizations.

Organizations reinforce their value with direct messaging

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT

When President Barack Obama spoke to a joint session of Congress in early September about healthcare reform, news reports applauded his delivery and his message.

Financial brands' reputation rests on a willingness to play nice in Washington

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT

Rather than bemoan restrictions and billion-dollar fee reversals, financial leaders ought to consider the value of partnership.

DC Influencer: Leigh Ann Pusey, CEO, American Insurance Association

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT

Leigh Ann Pusey, president and CEO of the American Insurance Association, discusses financial and regulatory reform with Jaimy Lee.

DC: Get in the game or get out of the way

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:18:03 GMT

As much as most companies would like to simply ignore politics, sooner or later, everyone has a Washington issue.

T-Mobile rallies employees for anti-texting while driving pledge

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Shortly after PRWeek reported that T-Mobile USA had been relatively quiet on the anti-texting while driving front, the company sent us a press release in support of the Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009.

George W. re-emerges as motivational speaker

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:02:47 GMT

Former president George W. Bush has remained relatively out of the spotlight since he left the Oval Office nine months ago, but on Monday, October 26, he spoke to a crowd of nearly 15,000 in Texas as part of a motivational course from Get Motivated.

Michelle Obama pushing out message in support of reform

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:12:00 GMT

Michelle Obama is promoting her support of healthcare reform by tying her message to breast cancer awareness on Friday, October 23, at a White House event she hosted with Jill Biden for breast cancer awareness month.

WaPo profiles Anita Dunn

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMT

The Washington Post profiled Anita Dunn, the White House communications director, this week, following her recent comments about Fox News as a "wing of the Republican Party."