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PR Pearl Returns to Biz

Tue., Jun. 23, 2015

By Kevin McCauley

perlMaurie Perl, the legendary Conde Nast PR pro who stepped down two years ago, has returned as senior VP-communications and marketing at the New York Stem Cell Foundation.

Blog: People of Charleston Pave Way for New America

Tue., Jun. 23, 2015

By Kevin McCauley

charlestonCharleston's response to the racist terror attack on nine African-Americans attending bible study at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church is an inspiring example of "people power" at its finest hour.

Jones Takes Healthcare Reins for Blueshirt

Tue., Jun. 23, 2015

By Greg Hazley

bob jonesCorporate and financial PR vet Bob Jones has moved to The Blueshirt Group as managing director to develop a healthcare practice for the San Francisco-based firm.

Inspiring the Millennial Travel Experience

Tue., Jun. 23, 2015

By Christine Turner

christine turnerThe new generation of Millenial travellers demand connections to their destination’s unique culture,people and their way of life in authentic and meaningful ways.

Finsbury Scoops Up Solomon

Tue., Jun. 23, 2015

By Kevin McCauley

deborah solomonDeborah Solomon, staff writer for the Wall Street Journal for the past 15 years, has joined Finsbury.

WPP Goes Native

Tue., Jun. 23, 2015

By Kevin McCauley

WPP is launching a native advertising shop called Truffle Pig in conjunction with venture partners Snapchat and the Daily Mail.

Consumers Prompt General Mills to Nix Faux Colors, Flavors

Tue., Jun. 23, 2015

By Greg Hazley

gmMagically delicious cereal maker General Mills will take some of the mystery out of its ingredients as the Lucky Charms and Trix purveyor said June 22 that it will remove artificial flavors and colors from its cereals by 2017.

Bloomberg Vet Joins ICR

Mon., Jun. 22, 2015

By Kevin McCauley

edmond lococoEdmond Lococo, a 15-year Bloomberg veteran, has joined financial firm ICR as senior VP in its Beijing outpost.

DOD Enlists Sullivan

Mon., Jun. 22, 2015

By Kevin McCauley

maura sulllivanMaura Sullivan, who was assistant secretary of public and intergovernmental affairs at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, is moving to the Pentagon for a PA job.

LHA Prescribes PR for IPO-Bound Conkwest

Mon., Jun. 22, 2015

By Greg Hazley

conkwestConkwest, the cancer-focused immunotherapy company backed by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, is working with LHA for financial communications support as it pursues an initial public offering.

Brian Williams and Fair Play

Mon., Jun. 22, 2015

By Joe Honick

joe honickThe media assaults on former NBC News anchor and now MSNBC talking head Brian Williams sound like mob justice.

Election Upset in Westhampton Rebukes Mayor

Mon., Jun. 22, 2015

By Jack O'Dwyer

marie mooreThe victory of challengers Brian Tymann and Rob Rubio over incumbents Patricia DiBendetto and Hank Tucker June 19 in Westhampton Beach is a rebuke to the tight-lipped administration of Mayor Marie Moore.