Matt Krantz
Reporter, USA Today
mkrantz@usatoday.com
Based in Los Angeles, Krantz is a financial reporter for the paper's Money section. He answers a different reader's question in his daily "Ask Matt" column. His main interests are stocks, investments and exchange-traded funds. "I don't require exclusive pitches, only good ones," he says. He recently wrote about the dark side of crowd funding. See additional recent coverage here.
Reporter, USA Today
mkrantz@usatoday.com
Based in Los Angeles, Krantz is a financial reporter for the paper's Money section. He answers a different reader's question in his daily "Ask Matt" column. His main interests are stocks, investments and exchange-traded funds. "I don't require exclusive pitches, only good ones," he says. He recently wrote about the dark side of crowd funding. See additional recent coverage here.
Exponent PR (www.exponentpr.com) announced that Lilly Chow has been hired as an associate. Chow will assist with the agency's burgeoning social and digital capabilities.
"Lilly's knowledge of, and passion for, the digital space are incredibly valuable to the agency and to our clients," said Tom Lindell, managing director, Exponent PR.
Prior to joining Exponent, Chow spent time at Ogilvy Public Relations in New York, where she conducted digital research and managed social media for key clients.
EOS (www.eosmarketing.com/), an integrated marketing and public relations firm, expands its team roster with the addition of Abby Rittberg, a graphic communications and design professional.
Rittberg's project management expertise includes designing brands, packaging and promotions for advertising and marketing campaigns, from concept to completion. In her prior roles, Rittberg served Burnes Home Accents, the Home Depot and Newell-Rubbermaid.
"Abby is a great addition to our team," said Margaret Gearing – president, EOS Marketing & Communications. "She brings fresh ideas to our work and will create great design results to propel our clients to the next...
Tim Bradshaw
Reporter, The Financial Times
tim.bradshaw@ft.com
Bradshaw moved from the London headquarters to the San Francisco bureau this summer. "I'm still writing about Google and taking the lead on our Apple and Yahoo coverage, so I'm always interested in industries springing up around these companies," he says. "The FT focuses on bigger companies, but I don't want to rule anything out at this stage. I am open to any suggestion and definitely interested in emerging trends." He might not write about a $10 million VC fundraising, but if three or four start-ups are involved, it might be a trend. "Our readers are a more general audience, not more...
Reporter, The Financial Times
tim.bradshaw@ft.com
Bradshaw moved from the London headquarters to the San Francisco bureau this summer. "I'm still writing about Google and taking the lead on our Apple and Yahoo coverage, so I'm always interested in industries springing up around these companies," he says. "The FT focuses on bigger companies, but I don't want to rule anything out at this stage. I am open to any suggestion and definitely interested in emerging trends." He might not write about a $10 million VC fundraising, but if three or four start-ups are involved, it might be a trend. "Our readers are a more general audience, not more...
Rubenstein Public Relations (www.rubensteinpr.com) celebrated summer with a White Party at the top of the Standard East Village hotel with a special performance by DJ Hannah Rad.
For the celebration, the agency produced a video that included interviews with staff members at their favorite midtown hangouts, talking about their passions and interests in the firm.
Richard Rubenstein filmed his segment on Rockaway Beach and was joined by the firm's creative director, as they both honed their surfing skills. The evening included team-building and a formal outdoor dinner overlooking the city. Richard Rubenstein's white outfit, complete with angel wings and a miniature harp, was one of the evening...
The Associated Press promotes director of interactive media Shazna Nessa (snessa@ap.org) to deputy managing editor of editorial products and innovations.
Los Angeles Times promotes deputy business editor Marla Dickerson (marla.dickerson@latimes.com) to business editor.
Los Angeles Times promotes deputy business editor Marla Dickerson (marla.dickerson@latimes.com) to business editor.
South Jersey public relations agency Swordfish Communications (www.swordfishcomm.com) has been chosen "Best of Biz – Public Relations" by readers of South Jersey Biz Magazine. Swordfish was one of 75 area business-to-business companies recognized by the publication's editors and readers, in a variety of industries.
The results were published in the August issue of South Jersey Biz, a publication of Del Val Media.
"In our five years of existence, we've come to know and work with many small businesses and entrepreneurs in South Jersey, some of whom we're proud to call our clients. It means a lot to be recognized by the local business community, because it...
R&J Public Relations (www.randjpr.com), a brand-building public relations firm based in Bridgewater, N.J., announced that Abby Forman, Carlee Pett, and Gina Salerno have joined the firm as Account Coordinators. Forman, Pett, and Salerno will support R&J's account management team.
"Abby, Carlee, and Gina each bring something different to the table and it's their collective diversity and energy that makes them exciting additions to our team," said John Lonsdorf, President of R&J. "Their unique, fresh perspective and enthusiasm will be an excellent complement to our agency roster and we look forward to each of them making...
Brandware Public Relations (www.brandwarepr.com), an independent, full-service public relations firm specializing in enthusiast brands, has been selected to represent Bonfire Wines, STRUT Launchport and Teles Properties.
Brandware will manage the launch of Bonfire Wines, a new brand coming to market in 2013 to serve millennial wine consumers with affordable wine, packaged in an innovative mobile container. Brandware will support all levels of public relations, from pre-launch strategy through execution.
California-based STRUT LaunchPort has retained Brandware to handle media relations for a distinctive line of iPad products based on its proprietary wireless iPad...
JohnstonWells (www.johnstonwells.com) has been hired to create a public relations program for Allonhill, a Denver-based financial service company that is working to build credibility in the mortgage industry through mortgage due diligence and credit risk management solution.
"In the few weeks we have worked with JohnstonWells, we have already begun to see positive results." said Sue Allon, CEO and Founder of Allonhill. "We're looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship."
