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The U.S. Public Relations industry is very high profile, but it is actually a tiny, close knit industry, with only 75 or so American PR firms having more than 50 employees (i.e. enough scope/influence to represent a foreign government or foreign interests). Over lunch this week, one of my peers, who like me, owns 1 of the 25 largest US PR Agencies, explained why his firm would no longer work with Jewish organizations and Pro-Israel concerns.
The European Union’s second-poorest government collapsed after a no-confidence vote this morning, opening the door to months of political turmoil in the country. The motion passed with four votes in addition to the required 231. Of the 460 MPs only 259 were present and only 248 deputies and senators voted. From these, 4 votes were [...]
On the news that the US House of Representatives voted up the CISPA cybersecurity bill, concerned net-citizens have begun their movement against. In a vote of 248-168, the Republican controlled governing body sent a clear message to many Internet users; We’ll use fear to gain control.” At least this is one message being sent.
A Pinterest excursion becomes a web guru rant. Okay, self proclaimed web guru or not, Pinterest just rules this year. And as for Google? Lady Gaga? And how you feel about your web? Chrome may not take over as a browser, but Google at least understands who the star of the web is.
The news that Wal-Mart Stores Inc lost $10 billion of their share price signals what certainly should be consumer concern in America over corporate operations worldwide. Bribery allegations with regard to the company’s Mexico operations further stain a company scrutinized in recent years for everything from labor relations to discrimination and an array of unfair practices.
Recently we had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Mark Lankester, CEO of one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest growing companies, Tune Hotels. Everything PR News takes a look at the man behind the hotel vision “5-star sleeping experience at a 1-star price.”
Our friends from Slovenia and the Maribor 2012 European Capital of Culture organizers sent us a press release this morning about a much awaited documentary Eyes and Ears of God having premiered for the first time anywhere at Cinema Udarnik. This film, by Tomo Križnar and Maja Weiss, reveals for the first time the thirty-year extermination [...]
One of the biggest hurdles facing hiring firms is the training of employees and the need to bring them the information they require to succeed in their position. While presenting information in its raw form is easy, presenting it in a manner that facilitates learning with a strong grasp and true understanding of concepts and [...]
Countless celebrity life stories are being penned by a talented ghost scribe. Nicole Richie, Katie Price, David Beckham and many others hire ghostwriters to tell their stories.
Interesting news from our neck of the woods, a modern art display intent on showing off Germany’s fascination with discount shopping reveals a bit of the humorous character of people here. “I Love Aldi,”as the exhibition is called, offers up a unique look at how Aldi-isation spread across the country.
