SEC warns PR pros to 'critically analyze' info before pitching press
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Public relations professional are responsible to critically analyze information that is provided to them before disseminating it to the media and public, according to Kelly Bowers, SEC's Assistant Regional Dir, Office Enforcement. Bowers issued the warning at the PRSA/LA workshop on Oct 17, 2000 following the false Emulex press release sent through Internet Wire (IW). IW CEO Michael Terpin recognized the significance of verifying information that may affect investors as well as the vulnerability of PR professionals when a crime has been committed.
Publication Name: O'Dwyer's PR Services Report
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1043-2957
Year: 2000
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Health pros use 'Net to pitch patients, press
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A growing number of healthcare firms are using new media strategies that augment traditional print and broadcast campaigns to deliver client messages to consumers, reporters, healthcare professionals, business partners and employees. This result in the emergence of various new tools and vendor services for achieving placements on the Internet. Some of the companies taking advantage of this trend include Internet Wire, Healthology, TVN Communications Group, Media1st.com, and PlanetKnowHow.
Publication Name: O'Dwyer's PR Services Report
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1043-2957
Year: 2000
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Wire editors, reporters give pitch tips
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At a workshop sponsored by PR Newswire in Universal City, California, editors and reporters shared invaluable tips on wire services.
Publication Name: O'Dwyer's PR Services Report
Subject: Business
ISSN: 1043-2957
Year: 2003
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