PR firms organize to fight union activism

Article Abstract:

Public relations services firms are warning their clients of a resurgence in militant labor activities. These firms, which have began setting up labor relations units that will specialize in dealing with organized labor, point to complaints from rank and file workers that they have not received ample compensation despite the record performance of the US economy. The success of organized labor in unionizing previously unorganized labor sectors is seen as a sign of a revitalized labor movement.

Public affairs, Public relations firms

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Webvan enjoys too much PR for SEC

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Webvan Group, a Foster City, CA-based online grocer, will undergo a 'quiet period' as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. In Oct 1998, the company agreed to delay its $300-million-plus (25 million shares in the $13 range) initial public offering (IPO). Webvan, the focus of much attention following its IPO registration, tapped the services of Ketchum Advertising/New York to takeover its public relations from CKC Communications Inc.

Strategy & planning, Webvan Group

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Online giants bid for eBay users

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eBay, the biggest online auction site, is the target of acquisition efforts by various big companies in computer hardware and software, such as Microsoft Corp, Ticketmaster Group Inc, Dell Computer Inc and Excite Inc. Fairmarket Inc, a small Massachusetts site linkage company, is the latest player to express interest for the auction site. Manning, Selvage & Lee, based in New York, is handling the PR of eBay.

Asset sales & divestitures, Video Retailing Service, All Other Information Services, Home shopping, eBay Inc.

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