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Consumer Reports Roundtable: Who's To Blame For Rising Privacy Problems on Social Networks? - Posted May 4, 2012
NEW YORK: Consumer Reports' Kevin McKean shared a few statistics from the company's annual report on Internet privacy and security at a roundtable discussion held at NYU on Thurs... [SocialTimes.com]

Roll Call: Edelman appointments, The Door expands - Posted May 2, 2012
Edelman has got three executive moves to announce. Lisa Manley has been named the EVP of the firm's new ... [PRNewser]

Spin the Agencies of Record - Posted May 1, 2012
Russell Wilson, the college quarterback who was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, has chosen French/West/Vaughan as AOR to... [PRNewser]

Edelman Launches a Global Practice, Reveals Results of goodpurpose Study - Posted April 26, 2012
Edelman has launched its eighth global practice, Business + Social Purpose, which will bring together the CSR, sustainability, and citizenship areas ... [AgencySpy]

Edelman Launches a Global Practice, Reveals Results of goodpurpose Study - Posted April 26, 2012
Edelman has launched its eighth global practice, Business + Social Purpose, which will bring together the CSR, sustainability, and citizenship areas ... [PRNewser]

La Torre: Firm Helping Penn State Improve Relations With State, Local Media - Posted April 26, 2012
Yesterday, Penn State University announced that it had hired two firms -- Edelman and ... [PRNewser]

For Transparency, Penn State Hires Edelman, La Torre - Posted April 25, 2012
Penn State University has hired two PR firms -- Edelman and La Torre Communications, a Harrisburg, PA-based firm -- as part of the effort to be ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: PepsiCo, Idea Grove, Weber Shandwick, and More - Posted April 18, 2012
Jim Wilkinson has joined PepsiCo as EVP of communications, leading the company's comms team. He'll report directly to company CEO Indra Nooyi. Wilkinson joins from Brunswick Group where he had been a managing partner since 2009. He also previously served as Chief of Staff for U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson. Former... [PRNewser]

Edelman Takes CEO Offering Global, Names San Francisco GM - Posted April 17, 2012
Edelman has launched a global CEO and executive position offering that will help execs with external relations and branding, organize speaking engagements and other face-to-face opportunities, and provide media training and oth... [PRNewser]

Facebook's Instagram Acquisition Opens Doors in Mobile - Posted April 10, 2012
According to GigaOm (a story that was mentioned during our chat with GalleyCat's Jason Boog this morning), bringing ... [AgencySpy]

Roll Call: F-H, Cannes Lions, Wendy's, and More - Posted March 28, 2012
John McNeel (left) has been named Fleishman-Hillard's global MD of strategic integration, effective April 2. He'll be based in New York reporting to CEO, D... [PRNewser]

Edelman Shifts Practice Focus to 'Employee Engagement' - Posted March 22, 2012
Edelman... [PRNewser]

How Do Your Elected Officials In Congress Tweet? [INFOGRAPHIC] - Posted March 22, 2012
You put them there, so you should understand not only how your members of Congress are voting on the issues you care about, but also how they're using Twitter (especially if they're sending lolcat links during a session...). PR firm Edelman took a look... [AllTwitter]

Research Finds Greg Smith Has A Point: People Don't Trust Financial Companies - Posted March 14, 2012
Coincidentally, Edelman has released some further detail from its Trust Barometer focused squarely on financial institutions. Give... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Grayling, Choice Hotels, WPP, and More - Posted March 14, 2012
Grayling has a new North American PR CEO, Chris Boehlke, who will lead the company's public relations groups in Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco, Los ... [PRNewser]

Research: 68 Percent Feel They Have No Control Over the Way Businesses Use Personal Info - Posted March 13, 2012
Results from Edelman's study "Privacy & Security: The New Drivers of Brand, Reputation and Action Global Insights 2012" show that people are growing more concerned about data security and privacy. Of the 4,050 adults... [PRNewser]

Spin the Agencies of Record - Posted March 13, 2012
The Daily Caller reports that SKDKnickerbocker is representing Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown University law st... [PRNewser]

DJE Promotes VanderMolen to 'Activate' Edelman Holding Company - Posted March 12, 2012
Daniel J. Edelman Inc (DJE) announced this morning that it has promoted Alan VanderMolen to vice chairman of the ... [PRNewser]

O'Dwyer's Rankings Show 2011 Growth Among Independent Firms, IMRE Not Included - Posted March 6, 2012
O'Dwyer's has published the 2011 version of its independent PR firm rankings, with nearly half of the top 50 firms on the list showing double-digit growth. Topping the list is ... [AgencySpy]

Roll Call: Edelman, Weber Shandwick, MRM, and More - Posted March 6, 2012
Kym White has been named global chair of Edelman's health practice, reporting to Alan VanderMolen, president and CEO of global practices and diversi... [PRNewser]

The Case for Blending PR and Advertising - Posted March 5, 2012
On February 15, we reported on APCO Worldwide's purchase of ad agency ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: i.d.e.a., Edelman China, G4, and More - Posted March 2, 2012
Bailey Gardiner and Fishtank Brand Advertising have joined forces to create i.d.e.a., a San Diego-based "full-... [AgencySpy]

PR Pros Weigh In On Facebook Timeline for Brands - Posted March 1, 2012
Yesterday's Facebook Marketing Conference generated lots o' news -- a new Reach Generator and more data (real-time analytics are also coming), for example. AllFacebook has gathered up... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: GCI Health, NBCUniversal, Media Connect, and More - Posted February 29, 2012
GCI Health has announced three executive hires. Andrea Pellicciari joins the firm as SVP handling neurology, urology, and advocacy accounts. She comes t... [PRNewser]

Edelman Acquires Two Overseas Firms - Posted February 27, 2012
Edelman has expanded its presence overseas with two acquisitions. The firm is taking its first steps into the Vietnamese market with the purchase of AVC Communic... [PRNewser]

Harrington Named Edelman COO, Hass Appointed U.S. President - Posted February 16, 2012
Edelman has announced a number of leadership changes this morning. Matthew Harrington has been named global COO, a new position ... [PRNewser]

Komen for the Cure Starts On the Path to Recovery - Posted February 6, 2012
Susan G. Komen for the Cure (SGK) founder and CEO Nancy Brinker and the organization's president Elizabeth Thompson held a conference call on Saturday with affiliates to work on a path out of the PR mess the group got into last week when it announced it would cut funding to Planned... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Obama Campaign, Horn Group, Edelman, and More - Posted February 1, 2012
Former press secretary Robert Gibbs is once again working with President Obama, having just signed a contract to officially serve as a consultant on Obam... [PRNewser]

Research: Corporate Reputations Suffering from Lack of Citizenship Efforts - Posted February 1, 2012
... [PRNewser]

2012 Edelman Trust Barometer: Government Takes a Hit - Posted January 23, 2012
2012 Edelman Trust Barometer: Global Deck   ... [PRNewser]

Early Bird Special for Social Media Marketing Boot Camp Ends Today! - Posted January 18, 2012
It goes without saying (but we're going to say it anyway): Social media is a big part of today's marketing and promotions efforts. From Facebook to Twitter to Pinterest, the universe of social media options are endless. Mediabistro's Social Media Marketing Boot Camp will give you the tools and tricks to make... [PRNewser]

Spin the Agencies of Record - Posted January 12, 2012
Kellogg has once again chosen an AOR. This time, it's Edelman, according to Ad Age, which is... [PRNewser]

PRNewser Q&A: Three Tips for Making the Move to China - Posted January 10, 2012
[caption id="attachment_32391" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="China is just one of the Asian countries that PR firms continue to build their businesses in."][/caption] One of the perks of a PR job is the chance to travel far and wide. And, there are likely many publicists out there considering a move abroad, whethe... [PRNewser]

Twitter Splits With PR Firm Edelman After Only 3 Months - Posted December 23, 2011
After only three months, Twitter has parted ways with PR firm Edelman, which it hired to help educate the public about the network. It was a short, but apparently passionless, relationship. According to reports from ... [AllTwitter]

Twitter and Edelman Break Up - Posted December 22, 2011
The relationship was only announced in September, but Twitter and ... [PRNewser]

Research: More Than Half of Lawmakers Using Twitter - Posted December 7, 2011
Edelman's 2011 Capital Staffers Index finds an increase in Twitter use and influence in policymaking here and overseas. According to the research, 53 percent of lawmakers are using Twitter, up from 38 percent last year. Sixty p... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: 'Harper's', Edelman, Porter Novelli, and More - Posted November 30, 2011
[caption id="attachment_30786" align="alignleft" width="128" caption="Jason Chupick. Photo: Steve Bartel"][/caption] A congratulations to one of our own: PRNewser contributor Jason Chupick has been named VP of PR for ... [PRNewser]

PR Newswire Launches a Social Media Award Program - Posted November 29, 2011
PR Newswire has launched "The Earnies," an award program to recognize social media campaigns wit... [PRNewser]

Zeno Group Opening Sixth Office in Silicon Valley - Posted November 17, 2011
Zeno Group, sister firm to Edelman, will open a sixth office in Silicon Valley on December 1. The new office will serve as the firm's HQ for its tech practic... [AgencySpy]

Edelman Partners with DePaul University - Posted November 15, 2011
Edelman has partnered with Chicago's DePaul University's College of Communication for a line of course work focused on healthcare communication. The graduate program, which includes a "capsto... [PRNewser]

Cubes: Behind-the-Scenes at Global PR Firm Edelman - Posted November 3, 2011
In this episode of "Cubes," we take a VIP tour of the swanky New York headquarters of Edelman, a global PR firm known for representing big-time companies like Wal-Mart, Microsoft, and Starbucks. The ... [FishbowlNY]

Cubes: Behind-the-Scenes at Global PR Firm Edelman - Posted November 3, 2011
In this episode of "Cubes," we take a VIP tour of the swanky New York headquarters of Edelman, a global PR firm known for representing big-time companies like Wal-Mart, Microsoft, and Starbucks. The ... [TVNewser]

Cubes: Behind-the-Scenes at Global PR Firm Edelman - Posted November 3, 2011
In this episode of "Cubes," we take a VIP tour of the swanky New York headquarters of Edelman, a global PR firm known for representing big-time companies like Wal-Mart, Microsoft, and Starbucks. The ... [PRNewser]

Cubes: Behind-the-Scenes at Global PR Firm Edelman - Posted November 3, 2011
In this episode of "Cubes," we take a VIP tour of the swanky New York headquarters of Edelman, a global PR firm known for representing big-time companies like Wal-Mart, Microsoft, and Starbucks. The ... [FishbowlDC]

Cubes: Behind-the-Scenes at Global PR Firm Edelman - Posted November 3, 2011
In this episode of "Cubes," we take a VIP tour of the swanky New York headquarters of Edelman, a global PR firm known for representing big-time companies like Wal-Mart, Microsoft, and Starbucks. The ... [TVSpy]

Spin the Agencies of Record - Posted October 13, 2011
Microdesk, a business and technology consultancy for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, has chosen ... [PRNewser]

Edelman Health Barometer: Family and Friends Impact Healthy Behaviors - Posted October 7, 2011
Edelman released its 2011 Health Barometer this week, with results showing the impact that one's personal network of friends and family can have on healthy behaviors. According to the findings, 31 percent of responden... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: M Booth, CooperKatz, McDougall Travers Collins, and More - Posted September 23, 2011
[caption id="attachment_27663" align="alignright" width="159" caption="Tanya Zuckerbrot"][/caption] M Booth has hired its first director of nutrition for its Better4You practice. ... [PRNewser]

Spin the Agencies of Record - Posted September 22, 2011
The Marine Stewardship Council has chosen Dentsu Communications after a competitive search. The MSC maintains a labeling system for seafood and eco-friendly fishing. That system was introduced in 1999. ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: 360 PR, B-M, Edelman, and More - Posted September 22, 2011
[caption id="attachment_27580" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Sarah Tyre"][/caption] 360 Public Relations, which is celebrating a decade in business, ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Kaplow, WE's Global Alliance Network, Edelman, and More - Posted September 8, 2011
David Richeson has been appointed SVP in Kaplow's K:Drive digital media practice, overseeing the firm's consumer tech business. He was previously at Porter Novelli where he lead the digital and global PR for the Gillette brand. ... [PRNewser]

'Holmes Report' Puts Edelman Atop Global Rankings - Posted September 8, 2011
This week, The Holmes Report published its 2011 Global Rankings, with Edelman moving into the top spot, ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Edelman, B-M, BP, and More - Posted September 6, 2011
[caption id="attachment_26767" align="alignleft" width="133" caption="Claudia Patton"][/caption] Edelman has appointed ... [PRNewser]

Launches Today from BW, Edelman, and Altimeter - Posted August 31, 2011
Social Readiness: How Advanced Companies Prepare ... [PRNewser]

Spin the Agencies of Record - Posted August 30, 2011
[caption id="attachment_26575" align="alignleft" width="208" caption="Exotic red bananas from Turbana"][/caption] Wheatley & Timmons has been chosen for PR and marketing ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Edelman, 'EW,' and LightSquared - Posted August 24, 2011
Edelman has appointed Steven Behm GM of the Atlanta office. He's been with the firm for five years, building its crisis, risk, and public affairs practice in the Southeast. He's also served as the firm's associate director for the national crisis and risk practice. ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: CNN, Allison & Partners, Carol's Daughter, and More - Posted August 17, 2011
Neel Khairzada has joined CNN as the publicist for correspondent Erin Burnett and her upcoming program. She spent the previous two yea... [PRNewser]

Spin the Agencies of Record - Posted August 9, 2011
Fantage.com, a virtual world for kids between the ages of six and 16, has chosen Wonacott Communications as ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Edelman, NBC Entertainment, MWW, and More - Posted July 27, 2011
Leon Li has been named director of Edelman's public affairs practice in China. Li has previously worked for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the Chinese embassy in Argentina, and at private banks, including the Bank of East Asia. Richard Licata has res... [PRNewser]

Now That's a Statement! Pies, Punches, and More from the News Corp. Scandal - Posted July 19, 2011
Because this scandal needed more drama, someone ... [PRNewser]

News. Corp Adds To PR Team As Scandal Continues To Spread - Posted July 18, 2011
News Corp.'s PR response continues with the addition of Steven Rubenstein to the public relations effort. According to ... [PRNewser]

Edelman Launches Its Latest Influence Measurement Tools - Posted July 14, 2011
Edelman has introduced the 2.0 version of TweetLevel and a brand new digital tool, BlogLevel. Both tools measure online influence using a proprietary algorithm ... [PRNewser]

News Corp. Hires Edelman - Posted July 14, 2011
[caption id="attachment_24234" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo: Getty"][/caption] News Corp. has brought on ... [PRNewser]

StrategyOne Acquires Market Research Company - Posted July 12, 2011
Edelman's research company StrategyOne has acquired PluggedIN, a market research company that specializes in ... [AgencySpy]

StrategyOne Acquires Market Research Company - Posted July 12, 2011
Edelman's research company StrategyOne has acquired PluggedIN, a market research company that specializes in ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Edelman Scoops Williams from the BBC, M Booth, and More - Posted July 6, 2011
BBC's director of communications, Ed Williams, will be leaving the news organization to join Edelman as CEO of the firm's U.K. busine... [PRNewser]

Kundred Joins Edelman as Western Regional President - Posted June 9, 2011
Curt Kundred is joining Edelman as the firm's U.S. president of the Western region. He was most recently regional president at Fleishman-Hillard, leadi... [PRNewser]

Nick Jonas and Quaker Chewy Are Looking for a Superstar - Posted June 8, 2011
Nick Jonas, the Jonas Brother, and Quaker Chewy Granola Bars are throwing a singing contest! Today was the launch of the Quaker Chewy Superstar Search, a summertime contest seeking singing talent between the ages of eight and 14 years old. The winner gets a contract with Jonas Group Management, the chance to... [AgencySpy]

Roll Call: WE, MWW, IndoPacific Edelman, and More - Posted May 25, 2011
Tac Anderson has been named Waggener Edstrom's head of digital strategies for the EMEA region. He was previously the firm's VP of digital consulting. He'll be moving from Seattle to the U.K. to fill the role. Kathy Fieweger has been named EVP and GM of MWW Group's Chicago office. The appointment also... [PRNewser]

Study: Device Preference Differs According to Age - Posted May 25, 2011
Edelman has released the results from the fifth annual "Value, Engagement and Trust in the Era of Social Entertainment" survey (formerly known as the "Trust in Entertainment" survey), finding that diffe... [PRNewser]

Edelman Names Ng To Lead Starbucks APAC Business - Posted May 16, 2011
Edelman has appointed Derek Ng to the regional client relationship manager (CRM) po... [PRNewser]

Ketchum, Weber Shandwick Lead the SABRE Tally with Eight - Posted May 11, 2011
The Holmes ... [PRNewser]

Sought-After Sister Pippa is Popular - Posted May 9, 2011
In case you missed her -- and it looks like no one did -- Pippa Middleton stole some of the royal thunder at the A... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: MWW Group, F/W/V, Burrell, and More - Posted April 29, 2011
More staff changes at MWW Group. Brett White has been promoted to VP in the Dallas office. He joined the firm in 2006 and has work... [PRNewser]

Edelman Named VW's Social Media AOR - Posted April 29, 2011
A little more Edelman news for the we... [PRNewser]

Edelman Has Growth Plans for Africa, the Middle East - Posted April 28, 2011
UAE's The National reports that Edelman is planning to launch in at least five markets across the Middle East and Afr... [AgencySpy]

Edelman Has Growth Plans for Africa, the Middle East - Posted April 28, 2011
UAE's The National reports that Edelman is planning to launch in at least five markets across the Middle East and Afr... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Edelman, MWW Group, and More - Posted April 27, 2011
Kym White has joined Edelman as global vice chair of the firm's health practice starting May 31. She will work in the Chicago and New York offices reporting ... [PRNewser]

Consumers Seeking Uniform Messaging Across Industries - Posted April 25, 2011
[caption id="attachment_19776" align="alignleft" width="252" caption="An outfit from the Marc Jacobs 2011 resort collection. What size would you wear? Photo: Courtesy of Marc Jacobs"][/caption] New green guidelines are on the way. As we reported back in October, the Federal Trade Commission is in the ... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Edelman Announces New Digital Leadership, and More - Posted April 20, 2011
[caption id="attachment_19464" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Kevin King"][/caption] Kevin King has been named Edelman's global digital practice chair, with ... [PRNewser]

AMD Chooses Edelman as AOR After Competitive Review - Posted April 20, 2011
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has chosen Edelman as its AOR after a competitive search that included Weber Shandwick and ... [PRNewser]

Event to Launch Mashable Follow Taking Place on Wednesday - Posted April 15, 2011
... [PRNewser]

Spin the Agencies of Record - Posted April 14, 2011
[caption id="attachment_19102" align="alignleft" width="314" caption="Edith Wharton's estate, "The Mount""][/caption] The Huggies brand has chosen Ogilvy & Mather as its digital AOR after a competitive review. Ogilvy has previously h... [PRNewser]

PostRank Analyzes Sharing of Content from Large Agencies - Posted March 24, 2011
PostRank, an Ontario, Canada-based company that measures and monitors social Web data, has taken a closer look at how much content from large PR firms was shared across Delicious, Twitter, Facebook, comments, and trackbacks during the month of February. Overall, ... [PRNewser]

Kimberly-Clark North American Brands Select Ketchum - Posted March 22, 2011
Kimberly-Clark North American Family Care Brands has selected Ketchum as AOR after a competitive pitch. Ketchum has worked with their new client since 2001. The firm will handle a variety of brands including Kleenex, Scott, and Cottonelle. Ketchum will manage social media strategi... [PRNewser]

Hilton Selects Edelman As Global AOR - Posted March 11, 2011
Hilton Worldwide has selected Edelman as global AOR after a six-month competitive review. The multi-million-dollar account also includes AOR for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts. Work will include services for ... [PRNewser]

Kraft Is On A PR Binge - Posted March 9, 2011
... [PRNewser]

Dannon Pitch Gets Stung by FTC - Posted December 21, 2010
For a couple of years now, we've been listening to Jamie Lee Curtis tout the digestive benefits of eating Dannon's Activia yogurt. Well, no more. The company has to pay $21 million in settlements following the FTC ruling that Activia's promise to relieve "occasional irregul... [AgencySpy]

10 Facebook Pages Every PR Pro Should Follow? - Posted December 3, 2010
Our friends at AllFacebook have compiled a list of Facebook pages that they say every PR professional should 'Like.' Among the folks on there: Edelman, PRSA, ... [PRNewser]

Survey: Eight in 10 Consumers in Emerging Markets Expect Brands To Support Causes - Posted November 5, 2010
Findings from the fourth annual 2010 Edelman goodpurpose global Study show that about eight in 10 consumers in emerging markets expect brands to do something in support of good causes. In Brazil, 87 percent sh... [PRNewser]

Corporate Reputation: Everybody's Watching - Posted October 20, 2010
Interest in corporate reputation is up, reports the Christian Science Monitor. It cites a NYSE-Euronext survey of 325 CEOs worldwide, which "foun... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Shane Goes to Juniper; Kanareck Joins Fleishman; Brent Relocates; and More - Posted October 15, 2010
Former HP VP David Shane has joined Juniper Networks as VP of corporate communications. PRNewser reported in August that Shane was leaving HP to start his own firm. Shane will lead Junipe... [PRNewser]

Edelman Launches Consultancy Focused on Millennials - Posted October 14, 2010
Edelman has launched 8095 Live in the United States, an online market research community that brands can access for a focus group of 500 millennials. The firm has als... [PRNewser]

Boomers and Millennials Have Similar Tech Practices - Posted October 12, 2010
While the boomer generation may not be the first group to run out and buy the latest technology, they're nearly as likely as younger generations to own computers, access the Web on a daily basis, and own gadgets like mobile phones. So says this Ad Age article, which presents evidence debunki... [PRNewser]

Edelman Acquires Dutch Firm - Posted October 8, 2010
Edelman has made its third acquisition in recent weeks: Hinfelaar PR, a Dutch firm specializing in health and food communications. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Hinfelaar brings seven PR pros to the firm's Netherlands operation, which has about 4.2 million Euros in revenues and 50 staff members. Hinfelaar's client roster in... [PRNewser]

Roll Call: Ogilvy, Edelman, APCO, and More - Posted October 8, 2010
Ogilvy PR has appointed Jason Stolarczyk as SVP and ??Shelley Risk as VP of the firm's Western US technology practice. Stolarczyk has 15 years of PR experience, including recent work with IBM and Microsoft. Risk was most recently with Horn Group... [PRNewser]

Edelman Launches Integrated Marketing Unit - Posted October 4, 2010
Today, Edelman launched an integrated marketing unit that offers graphic design services, direct consumer advertising, event production and mobile marketing, and other branding and marketing services. Called ... [PRNewser]

Pitney Bowes Selects Shift Communications - Posted October 1, 2010
Pitney Bowes has selected Shift Communications to provide PR services for its Business Insight unit starting October 1. ... [PRNewser]

Tech News Is All About Apple - Posted September 28, 2010
A study by the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence found that Apple dominates tech news, with 15.1 percent of tech articles focused on t... [PRNewser]

Edelman Acquires Vollmer - Posted September 27, 2010
Edelman has acquired Vollmer Public Relations, "the largest independent PR firm based in the Southwest," according to the press release. The terms o... [PRNewser]

Pepsi Refresh Project Goes Global - Posted September 8, 2010
The success of the Pepsi Refresh Project has prompted the soft drink maker to expand the program globally to Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Pepsi will continue to fund the Project in the U.S. and Cana... [PRNewser]

Egg Board Launches Campaign to Address Recall Fears - Posted August 26, 2010
The American Egg Board has launched a campaign intended to calm nervous egg lovers over the recent recall of more than half a billion eggs. Ads placed in newspapers including the ... [PRNewser]

Edelman Promotes Both VanderMolen and Brain to CEO - Posted August 24, 2010
Edelman has announced two promotions: Alan VanderMolen to president and CEO of Global Practices and Diversified Insights Businesses and ... [PRNewser]

More on Edelman and Linden Lab - Posted November 19, 2009
Linden Lab, creators of 3D virtual world Second Life, has selected Edelman as the company's agency of record and the deal should be announced in a few weeks, a source told PRNewser last week. In a ... [PRNewser]

Second Life Creator Linden Lab PR Account Goes To... - Posted November 13, 2009
Exclusive: A source tells PRNewser that Linden Lab, creators of 3D virtual world Second Life, has selected Edelman as the company's agency of record. Reached for comment, Catherine Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications at Linden Lab, said the com... [PRNewser]

Edelman Buys Digital Grassroots Advocacy Firm - Posted November 4, 2009
Edelman acquired "bi-partisan digital grassroots advocacy firm" Grassroots Enterprise, the company announced today, after the release le... [PRNewser]

Survey: One in Five Political Staffers Have Changed Policy Positions Based on Info Found Online - Posted November 3, 2009
How big of an effect does your organization's digital work have when it comes to shaping public policy? The answer is maybe more than you would think. Edelman today released its Capital Staffer Index, a five-country survey of almost 400 senior staff in the U.S. Congress and European Parliaments. The results: 96%... [PRNewser]

Edelman To CEOs: 'Don't Just Come Out for Quarterly Earnings' - Posted October 28, 2009
Edelman CEO Richard Edelman said that CEO's need to be "private sector diplomats" along the lines of GE's Jeff Immelt and Walmart's ... [PRNewser]

Younger Employees Teaching Senior Execs Social Media - Posted October 26, 2009
The Chicago Tribune ran a feature story today, titled, "Younger employees help senior executives unlock social media mystery." Is it just us, or does this story have sort of a "duh" headline? Edelman gets some ink, including this quote: "We grew up with social media," said Matthew Clay, 23,... [PRNewser]

Survey: Majority Willing to Pay More For Socially Conscious Brands - Posted October 21, 2009
Edelman released their third annual goodpurpose study findings today. The study involved more than 6000 people in 10 countries and revealed consumers' "rising expectations of brands and companies in the social purpose space." The highlights: 61% of people have purchased a brand that supports a good cause even if it wasn't the... [PRNewser]

PRNewser Interview: Matthew Harrington, President & CEO, Edelman, U.S. - Posted August 12, 2009
Matthew Harrington, a 20-year Edelman veteran, oversees the firm's U.S. business, which includes more than 1,600 employees and 2008 revenue of $294M, representing approximately 65% of the firm's worldwide revenue. He currently provides counsel to a variety o... [PRNewser]