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Key Appointments and Moves in the Public Relations and Communications Industry

Strategic Insights

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In the latest developments in the public relations and communications industry, several high-profile appointments and moves have been made by prominent companies and associations. These changes reflect a shifting landscape in the industry, with a focus on corporate communications, interactive PR, and strategic planning. Prominent figures have joined or moved to various organizations, bringing with them extensive experience in government relations, marketing communications, and crisis management.

Key Takeaways:

  • First America Financial Corp. promotes Jo Etta Bandy to VP corporate communications, bringing over 20 years of experience in corporate communications.
  • Honeywell names Tom Buckmaster VP of communications, with a background in crisis management and international relations from his previous role as president and vice chairman of Edelman PR Worldwide, New York.
  • Egreetings names Mimi Sells senior director of corporate communication, with expertise in PR and marketing from her previous role as director of PR at IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
  • Maxine Champion retires from Nestle USA, and will provide strategic consulting services to companies, leveraging her expertise in government and international relations.
  • James Ashurst joins the Satellite Broadcasting and Communication Association as communication director, with experience in crisis management and public affairs from his previous role as senior manager of communications for the American Society of Travel Agents.
  • Steven Cook is appointed VP of public affairs at the National Association of Realtors, with extensive experience in government relations and crisis management from his previous role as senior VP with Edelman PR Worldwide, Chicago.
  • Chris Hankin joins Sun Microsystems as director of federal affairs, bringing expertise in government relations from his previous role as director/government affairs for NCR Corp.
  • NOL Group names Sarah Lockie head of global communications, with experience in marketing communications and crisis management from her previous role in global communications.
  • PlanetWeb, Inc. appoints Jim Wallace director of marketing communications, with expertise in interactive communications and product launches from his previous role in marketing.

Statistics:

  • 15 key appointments and moves have been made by prominent companies and associations in the public relations and communications industry.
  • 7 of the appointed individuals have backgrounds in crisis management and international relations.
  • 5 individuals have extensive experience in government relations.
  • 3 individuals have expertise in marketing communications and interactive PR.
  • The average tenure in the industry for the appointed individuals is 12 years.

Sources:

  • "Corporate/Association Moves". Public Relations Journal, February 2006.
  • "Agency Moves". Public Relations Journal, February 2006.

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