PAN Communications, an award-winning creative boutique headquartered in suburban Boston, was one of the many public relations firms burned by the dot-com flameout in 2000.
GolinHarris has appointed Gregory Papajohn as SVP and corporate communications group leader in its New York office, plus new people in new roles at Hill & Knowlton, Carmichael Lynch Spong, Morris + King, Greenough, Vox Global and National PR.
M. Silver Associates has added several new accounts and projects in the fields of health, aerospace, and philanthropy as well as hospitality and travel; plus new business for GolinHarris, Linhart PR, Carabiner Comms, Placemaking Group, Trevelino/Keller, LVM and Burditch.
Zweibaum Leaves Ogilvy for American Jewish Committee
Agency Report Card / North America / 2010
The American Jewish Committee, an advocacy group with offices in 26 U.S. cities, has appointed Kiersten Zweibaum to the newly-created position of assistant executive director for communications and marketing.
MDC Could Invest $50M in PR Acquisitions in Coming Months
Agency Report Card / North America / 2010
MDC Communications, which earlier this year acquired California-based consumer public relations firm Allison & Partners and New York corporate and financial specialist Sloane & Company, could spend up to $50 million to add more public relations firms.
Johnston to Head Communications for First Lady Michelle Obama
Agency Report Card / North America / 2009
Camille Johnston, has been named special assistant to the President and director of communications for incoming First Lady Michelle Obama. Johnston is a former director of communications for Tipper Gore.
Janet Stevens has joined the Space Foundation as director, communications and public outreach, plus new people in new roles at ARCA biopharma and HireAbility.com.
Financial Sector Scores Lousy Marks for Communication
Agency Report Card / North America / 2009
Banks, savings and loans, and credit unions appear to be doing a poor job of keeping their customers informed in this turbulent economic climate, according to a new survey from Opinion Research Corporation.