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Meltwater Quietly Goes IPO [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

The If my exchange conversion math is right, the company raised about $400 million and had a market capitalization of roughly $1.4 However, the exchange posted an announcement and YouTube video , which contained some interesting facts: Jørn Lyseggen founded Meltwater “in shack number 15 on Tjuvholmen, Oslo in 2001.”.

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Don’t Let Breaking News Steal Your PR Thunder

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I seem to recall a major client press event scheduled on October 1, 2001 at the World Trade Center, but even weeks later it was a sad footnote to the larger crisis.). Journalists are instantly reassigned, interview opportunities dissolve, and your story is suddenly yesterday’s news. Consider a media exclusive.

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2021 Solo PR Pro Premium Member Accomplishments

Solo PR Pro

Lynn Harris Medcalf, MA, APR with her client Adrenaline was recognized by PRSA Georgia for exceptional work in the program category with a Phoenix Award for their Content Marketing entry “Believe in Banking: Supporting an Essential Sector.” Jodi Echakowitz of Boulevard Public Relations celebrated 20 years in business in July!

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Behind the Headlines With Howard Stutz

Cision

In this interview, Howard discusses the challenges facing casino gaming companies, how to deliver an effective message and how to adapt to the immediacy of the media. I oversaw corporate communications for Anchor Gaming – a publicly traded slot machine developer – before the company was sold to International Game Technology in 2001.

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The Top 10 PR Tech Vendors by Familiarity and Favorability

Sword and the Script

I may also consider an Off Script Q&A interview , but probably no more than a couple per year. This series has been running for several years now and seeks to interview communications professionals and leaders doing real work in the space. * * *. In-Housing Trend: What PR Agencies and Marketing Firms can Learn from Law Firms.

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More than The Crown: Why the mythic tone around Diana, Princess of Wales echoes today

Mark My Words

But beyond that, there have been a spate of recent headlines delving into the high-profile BBC interview Diana gave in 1995, and there is anticipation of other shows, including a movie and a streaming musical, that will focus on her. Sophie spoke of being “very sad” after losing a baby in 2001 following an ectopic pregnancy.

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Maxim Behar: Novinite.com is a One-of-a-kind Media Phenomenon

Maxim Behar

What are your memories of March 12, 2001, your launch day? In 1999, I gave an interview for a then startup online edition and said that print media are apparently becoming history and I don’t believe they would last for another twenty years. How has it changed from 2001 onwards? Read the interview at Novinite.com