MEMPHIS, TN: The Tennessee Department of Treasury has hired Walker + Associates to encourage state residents to invest in "Section 529" education cost-savings plans.
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 1:16pm -

WASHINGTON: The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has rehired Widmeyer Communications to run its national "Pool Safely" public education campaign that aims to reduce child drownings.
- 6 days ago, 14 May 12, 9:00am -

ANCHORAGE, AK: The state of Alaska has re-signed long-time incumbent Thompson & Co. to provide tourism PR services.
- 9 days ago, 11 May 12, 4:53pm -

SACRAMENTO, CA: California's Air Resources Board is hiring an agency as it plans a campaign targeting both in-state and national audiences to explain regulations.
- 10 days ago, 10 May 12, 5:00pm -

WASHINGTON: The American Legislative Exchange Council has brought on Edelman to help it deal with recent corporate fallout and opposition to its legislative positions, numerous sources familiar with the relationship said.
- 10 days ago, 10 May 12, 3:30pm -

For all the talk about how this year's presidential election will be decided in controlled messages of 140 characters or less, its biggest moment so far was delivered on traditional media - in response to an unscripted moment during a TV interview. 2…
- 11 days ago, 9 May 12, 11:24pm -

Arab youth are crediting social media as the leading tool for helping them during the Arab Spring, according to Burson-Marsteller's Penn Schoen Berland firm.
- 18 days ago, 2 May 12, 1:33pm -

The Valley Metro Regional Public Transit Authority recognized that some Phoenix residents are confused about its services.
- 25 days ago, 25 Apr 12, 11:30am -

Mitt Romney has begun to show a change of heart on two topics he heatedly argued against during the GOP primaries.
- 26 days ago, 24 Apr 12, 7:00pm -

As the Mitt Romney presidential team prepares to take on a sitting president, it is adding to its communications team.
- 30 days ago, 20 Apr 12, 2:30pm -

Gingrich's unconventional 2012 campaign is turning its sights to traditional funding sources.
- 6 Dec 11, 9:51am -

Meet the masters of money who will bankroll the debate in 2012.
- 6 Dec 11, 4:11am -

The Recording Industry Association of America has a hipster appeal that other groups can't match.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:19am -

Despite bankruptcy, American Airlines will likely continue to be a power player in the lobbying world.
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Roman Catholic, Protestant and Jewish advocacy groups making up 58 percent of the organizations.
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Range of issues they’re tackling has broadened.
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In announcing his departure, Alan Davidson says he plans to "explore other opportunities."
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The group will air ads in support of limiting most state workers' collective bargaining rights.
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Nearly 200 companies and special interests have reported trying to sway the panel in recent weeks.
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He says he'll give the Libyan leader until Friday to indicate whether he'll agree to a sit-down.
- 8 Apr 11, 11:47am -

A bill to prohibit the transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and for other purposes.
- 4 hours ago, 20 May 12, 7:26am -

A concurrent resolution setting forth the President's budget request for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.
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To reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.
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To reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and for other purposes.
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Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.
- 4 hours ago, 20 May 12, 7:26am -

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year,…
- 4 hours ago, 20 May 12, 7:26am -

A bill to require the Small Business Administration to submit a regular National Small Business Index to Congress to assess how policies provide incentives or impediments to small business development.
- 7 hours ago, 20 May 12, 4:51am -

A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit inserting politics into the Federal acquisition process by prohibiting the submission of political contribution information as a condition of receiving a Federal contract.
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 1:26pm -

A bill to amend title 32, United States Code, the body of laws of the United States dealing with the National Guard, to recognize the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the Birthplace of the National Guard of the United States.
- 5 Jan 12, 4:46am -

A bill to provide flexibility of certain transit functions to local entities.
- 30 Dec 11, 4:59am -

MMAjunkie.comUFC a leading sports spender for lobbyistsReno Gazette-JournalAnti-piracy aims have driven the Ultimate Fighting Championship lately to spend more on federal lobbyists than any other sports organization except the NFL, a new report says.…
- 2 hours ago, 20 May 12, 9:16am -

NorthEscambia.comFlorida Gov't Weekly Roundup: A Numbers Game For Jobs, Schools, LobbyistsNorthEscambia.comLobbyists this week had to file compensation reports for the first three months of the year, which included the 2012 legislative session. Those…
- 6 hours ago, 20 May 12, 5:14am -

City lobbyists ready for action in RaleighStarNewsOnline.comThis year's lawmaking session began Wednesday and is expected to last no longer than two months, with the city paying the firm $5000 a month. The city considers 2012 a trial run and may deci…
- 13 hours ago, 19 May 12, 10:34pm -

Gambling, telecom bolster lobbying bottom lineJacksonville Daily Record... Service of Florida The 2012 legislative session was a good time for lobbyists to know about the rapidly changing telecommunications industry or to hook up with a casino compan…
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 2:58pm -

Telegraph.co.ukLeveson inquiry: Hunt adviser and lobbyist to give evidenceThe GuardianThe two men at the centre of the row over Jeremy Hunt's handling of the News Corporation/BSkyB deal – his former special adviser Adam Smith and lobbyist Frédéri…
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 11:22am -

Social Network Pumps Up LobbyingWall Street JournalThe company's original lobbyist, a former staffer for the American Civil Liberties Union, left. It hired Joel Kaplan, a former deputy chief of staff in President George W. Bush's White House, to take…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 9:02pm -

Senjem blames Mankato lobbyist for civic center bonding failureMankato Free PressBy Tim Krohn Free Press Staff Writer — Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem told a newspaper he blames a lobbying firm for the failure to get bonding money for outstate…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 5:26pm -

Up to $2.2 million in lobbyist spending tied to gambling debateMiamiHerald.com (blog)The latest compensation report proves that roughly two dozen lobbying firms cashed in. Casinos, pari-mutuel facilities and business groups paid lobbyists between $1.…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 1:44pm -

Lobbying firms get big paydays in TallahasseeMiamiHerald.comThe reports also show that an additional eight firms raked in between $500000 and $999999 for their work in the Legislature. Those totals could grow, as lobbyists faced an 11:59 pm deadline…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 10:01am -

Lobbying firms get big paydays in FloridaThe News-PressThe reports also show that an additional eight firms raked in between $500000 and $999999 for their work in the Legislature. Those totals could grow, as lobbyists faced an 11:59 pm deadline Tuesd…
- 5 days ago, 15 May 12, 10:01pm -

Here's a cheat sheet for any political PR pro, advisor, aide, or candidate. Any political hopeful had better be able to answer these simple questions. How many can you answer?
- 7 hours ago, 20 May 12, 4:00am -

How well do you “get” Twitter? This infographic will give you an idea (and probably provide a chuckle).
- 16 hours ago, 19 May 12, 7:00pm -

From fans and players to drastic PR fouls and fumbles, there’s no denying the breadth of digital influence both on and off the court.
- 19 hours ago, 19 May 12, 4:00pm -

Follow these tips to avoid angering your office mates and business contacts.
- 1 day ago, 19 May 12, 4:00am -

From lazy corporate verbs to measurement for people who hate math, here are the week's most widely read stories on PR Daily.
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 9:00pm -

PR Daily readers, we want to know which books you’re bringing to the beach this summer—whether it’s for business or pleasure.
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 8:00pm -

Your iPhone’s personal assistant is on her way to becoming quite the linguist. Plus, Obama bumps the VMA’s, remembering Donna Summers, Arby’s proves KFC isn’t the only that’s finger lickin’ good, Google+ is a desert, and more.
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 7:00pm -

Plus, 10 resources for pitching reporters effectively.
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 6:00pm -

The widely reported news that GM dropped its Facebook ads has an interesting backstory, according to a Reuters report.
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 5:00pm -

Planning a summer internship at a public relations firm? You’ll want to read this story before your first day on the job.
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 4:00pm -

Democratic lawmakers have waded into what's becoming a messy union organizing battle at American Airlines.Read more...
- 1 day ago, 19 May 12, 11:26am -

Lawsuits have successfully shut down the only two NLRB regulations put forward during the Obama administration.Read more...
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 10:00am -

• President Obama nominated Thomas Hart Armbruster to be ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands.Read more...
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 10:37pm -

Several former lawmakers are shying away from registering as lobbyists despite the end of a cooling-off period.Read more...
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 9:00am -

On the surface, the funding that the Senate and House appropriations committees want to allocate for NASA in fiscal year 2013 isn't that much different from what they provided to the agency in recent years.The total House NASA appropriation is $17.5…
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- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 1:30am -

The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have spent almost $2 billion since 2001 to buy drugs to treat mental illness and post-traumatic stress disorder despite growing evidence some of those drugs exacerbate PTSD symptoms, a Nextgov investiga…
- 2 days ago, 17 May 12, 11:35pm -

Seattle—Nick Hanauer toddled through his early years in a cramped Greenwich Village apartment. His mother waited tables at the Bitter End. His father worked low-level jobs on Wall Street and as an editor at…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 8:19pm -

Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski announced on Thursday that the agency will likely adopt a plan to dedicate a nationwide swath of spectrum to the operation of wireless medical monitoring devices.Final approval is expected…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 6:18pm -

The Senate confirmed the second of President Obama’s two nominees to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in a 74-21 vote on Thursday, bringing the board to full, seven-member strength for the first time since 2006.Obama nominated Powell…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:45pm -

The Senate confirmed the first of President Obama’s two nominees to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in a 70-24 vote on Thursday.The confirmation of Harvard economist Jeremy Stein to serve on…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:29pm -

Using thought alone, two patients paralyzed by stroke have moved prosthetic arms to pick up and manipulate objects, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.Using thought alone, two patients paralyzed by stroke…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 8:33pm -

Its been a busy week for the war against women on Capitol Hill, with Democrats and Republicans jockeying to score the most political points possible.The House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee adopted an amendment prohibiting the Immigrat…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 8:24pm -

If you’re plugged into the Internet, chances are you’ve seen a TED talk – the wonky, provocative web videos that have become a sort of nerd franchise. TED.com is where you go to find Facebook COO Sheryl…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 7:03pm -

As we write, the world is playing countdown to the biggest tech IPO in a decade. In a matter of hours, we'll know how many billions (north of $100 billion) will add up to the value of Facebook. As we ponder all those zeros, here's an interesting info…
- 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 6:53am -

For some time now we've been delivering to SMI readers a "Social Media by the Numbers" roundup, a summary of the big numbers and the big picture that are driving social. Our newsletter subscribers know this well as they get it in their in-box at the…
- 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 7:12am -

The two biggest stories in digital right now are Facebook... and Facebook. On the eve of an IPO that could value Facebook at $100 billion we get word that automotive giant General Motors is pulling its $10 million Facebook ad budget on account of dim…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 1:13pm -

Summer’s a comin’, and even torrential rain-stricken Blighty is beginning to feel optimistic about the forthcoming season – probably because many Brits are planning on hot-footing it abroad. In the spirit of the summer vacation, then, we look a…
- 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 9:31am -

Over the past 12 months, social media has gone from an “add-on” to “business critical” for marketers in the UK. Social has opened up a huge opportunity for brands to engage directly with customers, and every marketer understands now that ther…
- 5 days ago, 15 May 12, 6:46am -

We’ve seen Nissan launch a comprehensive crowdsourced car-building campaign, American beer brand Sam Adams crowdsource a new draft beer via Facebook, and makeup maestros Bobbi Brown bring back old lipstick shade favorites based on crowdsourced feed…
- 6 days ago, 14 May 12, 8:36am -

We're on the tools beat again this morning. Last week we looked at a McKinsey survey of business executives who showed their growing fondness for social networking and, in particular, video sharing. Today, we look a bit deeper into the latter phenome…
- 6 days ago, 14 May 12, 8:14am -

The report examines social shopper needs, ultimately developing six shopper archetypes. By breaking down traits associated with indulgent needs, impulsive needs, utilitarian needs and informational needs, the researchers identified the following (fro…
- 9 days ago, 11 May 12, 8:17am -

The online press is filled with Pinterest success stories on a seemingly hourly basis. Retailers are using their pinboards to drive traffic, others are using it to drive higher revenues per click, marketers are using it to create buzz for their new l…
- 10 days ago, 10 May 12, 4:29pm -

The social engagement chops of luxury brands has become nothing to sniff at lately. We saw a few weeks ago where Burberry Group swept top honors in the FTSE 100 Social Media Index, landing the No. 1 brand on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The high-en…
- 11 days ago, 9 May 12, 1:52pm -