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Although media relations is not all there is to PR, it is a darned good, low cost way to spread the word. So here are a few media contacts to help you out.

Tom Weber is the editor of The Wall Street Journal's Pursuits section. It covers entertainment, food, fashion, and travel. Contact Weber at 212-416-2207.

While discussing the WSJ, it also has a new section called "Wealth Manager." If you have news story ideas on taxes, trust, charity, banking and investing, contact Robert Sabat, personal finance editor at WSJ, or reporter Rachel Silverman. They want email pitches. Email protocol at the Journal is [email protected]

CNBC is a great place to book your business experts. Gloria McDonough-Taub is the chief booker, 201-735-2622.

Family friendly and aimed primarily at women, Doug Stephan's syndicated radio show, "Good Day" offers authors and entertainment figures an opportunity to reach people in 450 markets. The show, which airs from 4:00 am to 10:00 am, also is interested in experts on politics, health, technology, sports, and investing. Producer Beth Brelje can be pitched via email at [email protected]

Another high-end men's lifestyle magazine? Yes, it's a quarterly called Vitals targeting 25 - 35 year olds. Products and services that help you look good, feel good and have fun are what Editor Joe Zee wants to hear about, 212-630-3539.

And, finally, city magazines are a great place for travel-related information, as well as local lifestyle pieces. The Washingtonian is edited by John Limpert. Here's a full list of editorial contacts.

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Harry Hoover is managing principal of Hoover ink PR. He has 26 years of experience in crafting and delivering bottom line messages that ensure success for serious businesses like Brent Dees Financial Planning, Focus Four, Levolor, New World Mortgage, North Carolina Tourism, TeamHeidi, Ty Boyd Executive Learning Systems, VELUX, and Verbatim.

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Time For PR To Embrace Its Own Purpose The Holmes ReportAgonizing over perceptions is pointless. The jigsaw pieces are in place for PR to finally step into a brave new world.

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Six fundamental skills needed in modern PR Media UpdateThe public relations industry is one that`s constantly in flux. As technology, procedures and methodologies develop – so should your skills as a PR professional.

The PR Industry's FOFO Problem: "Fear Of Finding Out" The Holmes ReportMarketing and public relations continue to focus on reach and awareness. Is that because they're afraid of finding out whether they really make a difference?

The PR Hacks That Exceeded These Entrepreneurs' Expectations ForbesWhen it comes to getting free media coverage for your startup, there are conventional methods and unconventional. For these entrepreneurs, it was the latter that ...

Heathrow Airport begins review of consumer PR roster PRWeekHeathrow Airport begins review of consumer PR roster. From PR Week.

MCL wins four awards for excellence in PR Daily PioneerThe Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has bagged four awards for excellence in Public Relations from the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) at the 13th ...

Vivo picks PR partner for Malaysia market Marketing InteractiveChinese smartphone brand Vivo has picked Sneaky Zombie to manage PR duties in Malaysia for six months, following a pitch held last month. Work for Vivo ...

TAG Heuer appoints Shadani Consulting as new PR agency for the Middle East Arabian BusinessSwiss watchmaker TAG Heuer appointed Shadani Consulting as its communications partner in the Middle East, to oversee all PR and media outreach. Effective ...

Huawei mounts PR offensive amid growing security concerns VentureBeatIn a pair of interviews, Huawei executives insisted there is no truth to accusations that China's central government meddles in the company's business.

16 Tips to Succeed With Organic PR Outreach EntrepreneurRecently, business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan nominated one of our clients for their award of excellence. Interestingly, they called the PR company instead ...

Agency Exec On How Real Estate PR Has Evolved ForbesEmily Johnson positions public relations firm Taylor Johnson as a resource to the real estate industry.

Calysto Communications Celebrates 20 Years of PR and Marketing Communications Excellence Business WireATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calysto Communications is proud to announce its twentieth year as the leading global marketing communications agency ...

Glass House PR introduces PR 2.0 to SMEs in Africa Media UpdateGlass House PR will be addressing the public relations needs of SMEs in Africa with its new innovation, PR 2.0. Here, the team at Glass House PR provide their ...

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Access-dgc reverts to Access PR brand, Nicola Patterson resigns as CEO mUmBRELLA*Nicola Patterson has resigned as the CEO of Access-dgc, as the agency reverts back to its original Access PR brand, Mumbrella can reveal. In June 2017 ...

Frankie Cory resigns as Mischief CEO PRWeekFrankie Cory resigns as Mischief CEO. From PR Week.

NHS comms manager quits to form agency PRWeekKristina Wilcock, assistant head of external comms at NHS Digital, has taken voluntary redundancy and will launch her own agency - Gifted Media Relations ...

Grayling UK makes two hires including new creative and planning chief PRWeekGrayling UK has appointed Nathan Kemp of M&C Saatchi Public Relations to a new, enhanced role overseeing creativity, alongside a new director hire in its ...

Panjab University’s PR director gets Chanakya Award Times of IndiaCHANDIGARH: Public Relations (PR) director at Panjab University, Renuka B Salwan, has been conferred with the prestigious 'Chanakya Award' for corporate ...

England Rugby's marcoms chief joins Sky to head corporate affairs PRWeekEngland Rugby's marcoms chief joins Sky to head corporate affairs. From PR Week.

Cello Health and Forster partner to promote sustainability for pharma PRWeekCello Health Communications and Forster Communications are working together on a new joint venture offering pharma clients a sustainability-based comms ...

Res Publica's Kristy Medudell joins Destination NSW as director of PR mUmBRELLA*Kristy Meudell has departed Res Publica as its head of consumer PR to join Destination NSW as its director of PR and visiting media. Meudell was the head of ...

Pr. George's firefighter rescues man from burning car — twice Washington PostDonald Fletcher Jr. was on his way home from work when he noticed a ball of fire glowing in the distance. It was about 7 p.m., and Fletcher, a battalion chief for ...

PR Awards 2019 shortlist: Which are the agencies leading the pack? Marketing InteractiveBeing in the PR field is not easy. In fact, we dare say it is one of the hardest fields to work in and recruit for. Our journalists work with you guys day in and out, and ...

How Instagram offers unique marketing opportunities - PR Daily PR DailyBy Jeremy Juhasz Feb. 15, 2019. SHARE. Every organization wants proof that investing in social media marketing programs goes beyond awareness metrics.

My Second Act: From corporate PR to tennis coach The Oakland PressA high school tennis player had concern on her face during a changeover. “I feel really uncomfortable coach, totally off my game,” she said. “There's no pace on ...

Infographic: Six social media tips that PR pros can’t ignore Media UpdateSocial media can be an effective PR tool – once it`s mastered correctly. The problem is that getting a handle on these digital streams of communication can take ...

30 jobs in the PR and marketing world - PR Daily PR DailyObserving the warm feelings of Valentine's Day in the dead of winter seems incongruous. The cold weather has many dreaming of a beach and an umbrella ...

PR drama Flack might be one of the worst TV shows ever made British GQFlack TV show review. The Anna Paquin-starring drama set in a London celebrity PR firm is so terrible it might just be unmissable.

SM foundation receives Anvil for PR Excellence INQUIRER.netFor its Annual Report, SM Foundation, Inc. was presented with an Anvil by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) under the Public Relations ...

Paquin Pops In New Drama About PR Called 'Flack' 02/18/2019 MediaPost CommunicationsThe new Pop drama series called “Flack” is less about the world of a celebrity publicist than it is the story of an addict who just happens to work in p.r.. Clearly ...

Zola doing his PR bit for struggling Maurizio Sarri Gianfranco Zola has defended Maurizio Sarri by Teamtalk.comGianfranco Zola has defended under-pressure Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri by citing Pep Guardiola as an example of how it can take time for coaches to ...

PR bodies to ask Finance Commission for share of funds The Hindu14th Finance Commission directed entire funding to gram panchayats.

In brief: Frank wins Pernod Ricard events space; ex-Golin director joins PR Network; wins for Fabrick, Also, Mango PRWeekIn brief: Frank wins Pernod Ricard events space; ex-Golin director joins PR Network; wins for Fabrick, Also, Mango. From PR Week.

Russian PR expert's $3k claim against Adidas over Reebok ads set for March 4 RAPSIMOSCOW, February 19 (RAPSI) - Moscow's Kuntsevsky District Court will start hearing a 200,000-ruble ($3,000) compensation action lodged by Glavpiar PR ...

Longtime PR director Chase leaves Twitch PRWeekLongtime PR director Chase leaves Twitch. From PR Week.

Breakfast Briefing: Bernie's in again; Trump bolsters re-election comms staff PRWeekSen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is making a second run for the White House. Vermont Public Radio got the scoop on Sanders' plans in an early morning interview ...

Facebook's head of PR leaves amid ongoing crises EngadgetFacebook is seemingly bouncing from crisis to crisis. It might not be happy, then, that the company's leading communications exec is heading for the exit. Rec...

Creating a Sustainable PR Program in a Hits-Driven Mobile Game Ecosystem GamasutraMobile games are a hits-driven business. This is at odds with good public relations campaigns, which thrive on consistency. Here's a brief explainer o.

PRWeek UK Top 150 Consultancies 2019 - entry deadline extended PRWeekThe deadline for submitting figures for PRWeek's UK Top 150 Consultancies project has been extended to 5pm on Friday 22 February. This is what you need to ...

Zuma's nudge nudge, wink wink nuclear meeting with Pr... Daily MaverickFormer finance minister Pravin Gordhan allegedly warned then president Jacob Zuma that unless done properly, a nuclear deal would make the arms deal ...

The PR Agency Behind Warby Parker, Everlane and Glossier Goes International The Business of FashionNEW YORK, United States — Derris, the communications agency behind a lengthy list of direct-to-consumer brands including Warby Parker, Everlane, ...

A Kentucky PR firm was reportedly behind high schooler Nick Sandmann's statement on his viral confrontation with a Native American protester INSIDERA Kentucky public-relations firm was reportedly behind the statement from the high schooler at the center of a confrontation with a Native American protester at a ...

Huawei launches a charm offensive — but PR execs say it may face a 'literally impossible' task CNBCA Huawei board member said the company is committing to being more transparent for "the foreseeable future."

Puerto Rico Open returns as island stands strong once again Golf ChannelThe Puerto Rico Open returns this week, less than two years after Hurrican Maria devastated the island and tested the resolve of everyone on the island.

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City Mayor says PR dep’t not functioning Stabroek NewsGeorgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine on Monday attempted to convince the council that his office should have control of the Public Relations department because he ...

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Microsoft lampoons Office 2019 in PR pitch for Office 365 ComputerworldMicrosoft is now slamming its own software, portraying Office 2019 as a second-class software suite when pitted against its rival...Office 365.

Meghan Markle sister Samantha attacks 'PR C**P' and 'imaginary' friends supporting Duchess ExpressSamantha Markle launched a *fresh* attack against the Duchess of Sussex on Wednesday, claiming the anonymous sources speaking up in favour of Meghan ...

Puma North America names Berk Communications PR AOR PRWeekWESTFORD, MA: Puma North America has selected Berk Communications as its PR AOR. Berk Communications started working for the shoe and apparel ...

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Louisville PR firm played a key role in Covington Catholic controversy Courier JournalLouisville public relations firm RunSwitch PR confirmed helping Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann and his family after viral video's backlash.

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Prince Philip car crash: Buckingham Palace accused of ‘DIY public relations’ ExpressTHE way Buckingham Palace have mismanaged the fallout from Prince Philip's car crash has been condemned as “DIY public relations” by an industry expert.

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Final IRP Proposal for Puerto Rico Calls for ‘Mini-Grids’ and Rapid Solar and Storage Deployment Greentech Media NewsThe Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority this week filed a final draft of its 2019-2038 integrated resource plan, which calls for big deployments of solar and ...

PR firm suspends contract with former B.C. premier amid groping accusation paNOWVANCOUVER — A global communications marketing firm says it is suspending its contract with former British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell in light of an ...

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Video shows Norwegian cruise ship destroy dock in Puerto Rico New York Post A Norwegian cruise ship slammed into a pier in Puerto Rico and obliterated two mooring points amid high winds on Tuesday, video shows.

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The PR machine which is defaming the Vatican MercatorNetA British publisher stands to make a motza from a book claiming that 80% of Vatican clerics are gay.

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Madrid launches PR campaign ahead of Catalan separatist trials Financial Times'This is the real Spain' advert aims to combat disinformation from secessionists.

The Mountain Proved He's the World's Strongest Man, Again Men's HealthHafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who plays The Mountain on 'Game of Thrones,' hit a new deadlifting PR of 472 kilograms, or 1041 pounds.

Area briefs: Trent Phillips tied for fifth at Puerto Rico Spartanburg Herald JournalBoiling Springs alum and Georgia freshman Trent Phillips is tied for fifth at 4 under through two rounds of the Puerto Rico Classic at Rio Mar Country Club.

'More about hope': former Fredericton principal helps rebuild school in Puerto Rico CBC.caFormer Fredericton principal John Hamilton is sharing his experience of helping rebuild a school in Puerto Rico. The school was destroyed by Hurricane Maria.

nsKnox Raises $15M Led by Viola Ventures & M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, to Meet Growing Demand for Corporate Payment Protection PRNewswireBOSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- nsKnox, a leading provider of corporate payment protection solutions based on its innovative ...

Rep. Darren Soto to speak about new recovery efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria Fox 35 OrlandoU.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL 9th Congressional District) will host a press conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to talk about recovery efforts in ...

Hamilton Helps Raise $14 Million for the Arts in Puerto Rico FortuneLin Manuel Miranda's reprisal in the title role of Hamilton last month help raise more than $14 million for the arts on the island. The Tony Award-winner partnered ...

PR providing free of cost travel facility to senior citizens: Rasheed ARY NEWSISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed has said senior citizens above age of 70 years are being provided with the free facility to travel, ...

PR firm suspends ties with Gordon Campbell pending U.K. sexual assault investigation CHEKPublic relations firm Edelman says it's suspending its consulting arrangement with former B.C. premier and former high commissioner to the U.K. Gordon ...

Florida-based cruise ship that crashed in Puerto Rico returns wi - NBC2 News NBC2 NewsPassengers on board a Norwegian Cruise ship plagued with mechanical issues are finally back in Port Canaveral.

Area Boys Basketball: PR-B bests Walker in close game Brainerd DispatchWALKER—Louis Bueckers led the Pine River-Backus Tigers with 20 points and 10 rebounds as they defeated the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves 64-60 in ...

Sean McGorty Runs PR (13:21), Hits World Standard in First Race with Bowerman TC in Boston LetsRun.comBy Jonathan Gault February 8, 2019. BOSTON — Before the serious racing gets going at tomorrow's NYRR Millrose Games, a few members of the Bowerman ...

Georgia Tech Takes Lead at Puerto Rico Classic Georgia Tech Official Athletic SiteRio Grande, Puerto Rico – Sophomore Noah Norton led the way with a 3-under-par 69 and is tied for first place individually, while No. 4 Georgia Tech paced the ...

Leaky child-tracking smartwatch maker hits back at bad PR The RegisterKids' smartwatch-pusher Enox, whose Safe-KID-One watch was pulled by the European Commission, has hit back against the bad PR – with some rather ...

What is an influencer? (Even the PR industry can't seem to decide) PRWeekPRWeek has heard so many contrasting definitions of what constitutes an 'influencer', so we decided to ask those who really should know. The responses left us ...

Albuquerque teacher helps out at Puerto Rico school Albuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Volunteers worked on repairs to Colegio Bautista, which was hit hard by Hurricane Maria.

Infographic: Tips for reaching your target audience on Facebook - PR Daily PR DailyIt's important that you get your Facebook ads in front of the right eyeballs. In order to have a successful Facebook marketing campaign, it's essential that you ...

Woman gives birth on JetBlue flight from Puerto Rico to Florida WTOP(MIAMI) — “Baby on board” was given a whole new meaning on one JetBlue flight late Friday. JetBlue flight 1954 was en route from Luis Muñoz Marín ...

Hemp, Inc. Celebrates Emerging Hemp Program in Puerto Rico as CEO Scouts Land for Hemp Growing Eco-Village and Other Hemp Growing Partners GlobeNewswireSpring Hope, NC, Feb. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK:HEMP), a global leader in the industrial hemp industry ...

Puerto Rico's Utility PREPA Plans To Divide Island Into Renewable Energy Microgrids ForbesAfter the catastrophe caused by 2017's Hurricane Maria, many Puerto Ricans were left without electricity for months. Now, the Puerto Rico Electric Power ...

Mom's sea of grief leads her on mission to Puerto Rico WNEM SaginawEach day starts anew on the small Puerto Rican island of Vieques still emerging from devastating hurricanes more than a year ago.

The First Look: Puerto Rico Open PGA TOURBack after a one-year hiatus as Puerto Rico cleaned up following Hurricane Maria, the island welcomes incoming Hall of Famer Retief Goosen and six other ...

New sales tax bonds issued under latest Puerto Rico debt restructuring ReutersPuerto Rico's Sales Tax Financing Corporation, known as COFINA, issued $12 billion of new bonds on Tuesday as a federal court-approved deal between the ...

"The website looks like a GSCE project": PR pros take on launch of The Independent Group PRWeekPR pros and industry leaders believe The Independent Group has a major comms challenge on its hands if it wants to avoid being a Brexit flash-in-the-pan.

A cruise ship was filmed crashing into a pier in Puerto Rico Business InsiderOn Tuesday, a Norwegian Cruise ship voyage took an unexpected turn. The 4,100-passenger Norwegian Epic, which was headed on a week-long journey from ...

Palo Alto Networks Announces Intent to Acquire Demisto PRNewswireSANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced that it has entered into a ...

Visiting Puerto Rico, and Finding the Up Beat The New York TimesOn the first stop of his yearlong journey, the 52 Places Traveler makes it his mission to get off the beaten path and into the island.

Jersey Shore Woman Shot in the Face While Vacationing in Puerto Rico NBC 10 PhiladelphiaA Jersey Shore woman is fighting for her life after she was shot in the face while vacationing in Puerto Rico.

Free Running Program Will Offer Hope to Thousands of Kids in Puerto Rico runnersworld.comOlympian Beverly Ramos is helping to bring the restorative power of running to an island that's still reeling from months of loss.

Al Pacino takes a lunch break while filming his new movie Axis Sally in Puerto Rico Daily MailEven legends have to take a lunch, which is what screen icon Al Pacino was seen doing on the set of his new movie in Puerto Rico on Monday. The 78 year old ...

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