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PRN site temporarily down

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

NEW YORK: The PR Newswire site was down temporarily, preventing access to the PRN homepage and press releases on the site. The newswire suspected an internal server issue that was not affecting the ability to send out press releases. The site is currently back online with all access restored.

Filed under: News Briefs

John Bailey adds two clients

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

TROY, MI: John Bailey & Associates has added two new clients to its roster: Saleen and T-Systems. The clients are industry leaders in the automotive specialty vehicle and information technology sectors.

Filed under: Account win, News Briefs

Englander names Gonzalez partner

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

LOS ANGELES: Englander & Associates has named Ruben Gonzalez as a partner at the firm. For the past 19 months, Gonzalez has worked as SVP with the agency, providing strategic counsel in the areas of public, government, and media affairs. As a partner, he will continue working with clients in the Los Angeles region, while also expanding the firm’s client base in Orange County. Prior to joining the agency, Gonzalez served as director of government affairs to Los Angeles city controller Laura Chick.

Filed under: Agency, People Moves

FD acquires K Capital Source

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

DUBLIN: FD has acquired Irish financial communications and IR advisory firm K Capital Source. Among K Capital Source’s clients are Aer Lingus and Independent News & Media. The firm also has clients located in international markets and advises quoted companies in both the UK and the United States. FD’s team in Ireland will work alongside the K Capital Source team.

Filed under: News Briefs

GeoVax taps Financial Relations Board

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

ATLANTA: GeoVax Labs, Inc., the biotech company developing HIV/AIDS vaccines, has tapped Financial Relations Board as its AOR. The agency will handle investor relations and other PR work as the biotech company continues to develop its treatment. Work is set to begin immediately.

Filed under: Account win, News Briefs

Bailey Gardiner adds five new clients

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

SAN DIEGO: Bailey Gardiner has signed five new clients. They are: Vet-Stem, Jade Theater, CH Carolina Herrera, the La Jolla Development Group, and Point Loma Outfitting.

Filed under: Account win, Agency

Kaplow assisting client Burlington Coat Factory with coat drive

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

NEW YORK, NY: Kaplow is assisting with a “Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Drive” for its client Burlington Coat Factory, along with nonprofit organization One Warm Coat. Good Morning America is the exclusive media partner of the coat drive, which was kicked off with actor Ben Affleck making the first donation on December 6. The drive will go on until January 31st, and drop-offs can be made at Burlington Coat Factory stores around the country, as well as outside Good Morning America’s Times Square studio location.

Filed under: Agency, News Briefs

Brendy Barr Communications to represent Blue Amber Medical Spa & Wellness

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MI: Brendy Barr Communications has been selected to provide PR services to Blue Amber Medical Spa & Wellness, recently founded by Dr. John P. Sosa, a specialist in aesthetic medicine. Blue Amber said it chose Brendy Barr for its creative ideas to maintain visibility for the spa beyond its grand opening.

Filed under: Account win, Agency, News Briefs

Murphy O’Brien lands five new clients

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

LOS ANGELES: Indepent LA-based firm Murphy O’Brien has scored five new client wins. They are: Flight Bistro & Social Lounge; The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage; Epiphany Clubs and Resorts; Bald Mountain Development; and Encantado, a new resort property.

Filed under: Account win, Agency

Heelys retains Edelman

Posted December 20, 2007 * Comments(0)

DALLAS: Heelys, a youth sports lifestyle company, has retained Edelman as its AOR. The agency will be responsible for extending Heelys brand recognition in the youth wheeled footwear, apparel, and accessories markets, and will position Heelys as a leading authority on kids’ active lifestyle.

Filed under: Account win, News Briefs

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