SAN FRANCISCO: Media intelligence company Meltwater Group has rolled out a platform to analyze and track social media conversations about the 2012 presidential election. Latest articles from PRWeek US News
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ITT passes spinoff test as it splits into three companies
The former ITT Corporation avoided many of the missteps of other major public firms when it spun off two companies, ITT Exelis and Xylem. Latest articles from PRWeek US News
Why Groupon May Fizzle
Once the buzz of its IPO fades, the daily-deal site will have to compete with retail giants. U.S. News – Politics & Policy
Report shows slight increase in PR pro salaries
MENLO PARK, CA: PR agency VP salaries range on average from 2,000 to 5,000 a year, according The Creative Group’s (TCG) “2012 Salary Guide” report. Latest articles from PRWeek US News
Senior PR executive exits OfficeMax
CHICAGO: Bill Bonner has left his position as senior director of external relations at OfficeMax. Latest articles from PRWeek US News
Huntsworth merges Dutko, Grayling in the US
WASHINGTON: Huntsworth, the parent company of Grayling, has relaunched Dutko Worldwide as Dutko Grayling, a US-based integrated public affairs offering. Latest articles from PRWeek US News
MassMutual rolls out Facebook-focused consumer education campaign
BOSTON: MassMutual Financial Group has boosted its social media work with the launch of “Why Life Insurance?,” a consumer awareness campaign on Facebook. Latest articles from PRWeek US News
Obama Should Be Wary of ‘Occupy’ Movement
Obama keeps “Occupy’ movement at arm’s length. U.S. News – Politics & Policy
Cain’s 9-9-9 Tax Plan Could Hurt Retirees
With no income, they’d lose an advantage in Cain’s plan says antitax activist Grover Norquist. U.S. News – Politics & Policy
Sinking Bachmann Pitches Social Conservatives
Meanwhile her campaign tries to predict the future, with poor results. U.S. News – Politics & Policy