22 Nov 2004
Karl Greenberg has covered a wide variety of beats in his career, working as a drama critic and columnist for Showbusiness Magazine , as petrochemicals editor for Chemical Market Reporter , and as a tech reporter with Adweek .
19 Jul 2004
| by Douglas Quenqua
The Indy 500 isn't just one of the biggest contests on the racing calendar, it's an unrivaled opportunity for sponsors to grab a little of the spotlight for themselves.
21 Jun 2004
| by Mark Hazlin
"Parents will talk to their children about drugs, alcohol, and safe sex, or we will talk about cancer or breast cancer and self-awareness and self-exams. But no one talks about their aging parents and their driving ability," says Mary Leigh Wallace, SAE at Trone PR. "It's the elephant in the middle...
26 Apr 2004
Fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles are a hot story, as reports of record-high gas prices have been coupled with announcements of higher-performance, environmentally friendly cars, SUVs, and trucks. Bill Ford, chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Co., surprised his competitors and engaged a wide range of media...
12 Apr 2004
Tom Kowaleski always felt drawn to put his love of cars to work as an employee for General Motors. Today, he gets to live his dream as global communications VP for the car company. John N. Frank reports.
23 Feb 2004
| by Mark Hazlin
PR Team: The Brownstein Group (Philadelphia), Fusion 5 (New York), and Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge Service Marketing (Auburn Hills, MI)
Campaign: "Stick with the specialists"
Time Frame: November 2002 to April 2003
Budget: $75,000
16 Feb 2004
| by John N. Frank
To compete in the intense US auto market, GM and Ford are seeking to revitalize the Buick and Mercury brands. John N. Frank finds that might be harder than they think.
16 Feb 2004
| by Matthew Creamer
PR team: Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (Philadelphia) and Tattar Richards-DBC (Horsham, PA)
Campaign: Philadelphia International Auto Show 2003
Time frame: December 2002 - January 2003
Budget: $60,000