Judging by the huge crowd at the mediabistro.com PR Party at Philip Marie on January 14, you would never guess it was raining cats and dogs outside. What began as a trickle of PR folk soon advanced to a flood of eager partygoers from a variety of organizations. Even mediabistro.com PRNewser blogger Joe Ciarallo made a surprise appearance. Guests sampled Philip Marie's delicious treats and fine wines. It was a wonderful turn out with great conversation and even better company.

A special thanks to Philip Marie for providing a luxurious backdrop for what proved to be an enjoyable evening.

At Philip Marie on January 14, 2008

Photos by Mark McKennon.

The sea of PR people at Philip Marie.

New York State Consumer Protection Board public affairs specialist Edison Alban and New York County District Attorney's Office public information officer Jennifer Kushner.

Perseus Book Group director of online marketing Peter Costanzo, Perseus Book Group promotions coordinator Marisa Sodenberg, and Perseus Book Group representative Annie Valpone.

Merck & Co. account coordinator Margalit Edelman and Deloitte Global Public Relations representative Gemma Martin.


PR Week Magazine events coordinator Natasha Mulla, mediabistro.com PR newser blogger Joe Ciarallo, and Manhattan Chamber of Commerce director of communications Laura Bucko.


Attention Public Relations account director & partner John McCartney and Catalyst Public Relations account coordinator Robyn Ettinger.

Girls Incorporated media relations manager Cheryl Messer and Twenty First Century Foundation development officer Paul Mondesire.

Filmmaker Michael Sherer and Ruder Finn management consultant Nathalie Masse.

Triumph Learning marketing manager Kelly Knight and Guildford Publications representative Hila Ratzabi.

Articulate Communications director Rob Halperin and Fordham University adjunct professor PR Jan Percival.

Wired Media associate director of communications Jenna Landry and Fortune representative Paul Bennett.