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Five top managers at Orange County, Calif.-based Nelson Communications Group purchased a majority stake in the firm from its founder, Robert Nelson. By purchasing shares for an undisclosed price, the five executives become partners. Nelson… Continued

Shandwick International plc, London, last week announced that it had purchased a 40 percent stake in Corporate Voice Public Relations, a Shandwick affiliate firm in Bangalore, India. Commenting on the move, Shandwick Group’s chief executive,… Continued

Free banking, outreach programs are crux of campaign. For the past decade, Citibank FSB has tried in various marketing, public relations and educational campaigns to lure its customers away from the traditional bank teller to… Continued

June 20-21: Bureau of Business & Technology, “Writing Effective Speeches,” New York, 516/868-5757. June 20-21: Bureau of Business & Technology, “PR Strategies for Healthcare Providers,” New York, 516/868-5757. June 20-21: Bureau of Business & Technology,… Continued

Franklin Parisi, vice president of communication and corporate relations at Cowles Media Co., Minneapolis, received the “L.J. Hortin Distinguished Alumni Award” from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. (Ohio… Continued

City Hall Communications is accepting entries for its 1996 “Public Information Awards” competition. Prizes will be given for best municipal publications, communications programs, and video productions. Entry deadline is Sept. 16. Call 704/369-8528.

Jefferson Buys Kessler Public affairs firm The Jefferson Group, Washington, D.C., last week announced the acquisition of Kessler & Associates, a Washington-based PR, government relations and marketing firm. Kessler’s founder and president, Rick Kessler, joins… Continued

When planning an anniversary program, public and media attention often is short-lived. A recent program commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle disaster demonstrates how a multi-dimensional program can stretch the window of… Continued

June 11: Congressional Quarterly, “Understanding Congressional Budgeting,” Washington, 202/887-8620. June 11-12: Effective Communications Group, “Advanced Writing and Interviewing,” Dallas, 800/444-2942. June 12: Women Executives in PR, “Annual Meeting,” N.Y. , 203/226-4947. June 12: Public Rels… Continued

Two top executives of international PR firm The Americas Group, Stamford, Conn., have moved over to corporate positions. Jack Macauley, managing director, joined Philip Morris Management Corp., New York, as director, external relations. Evelyn Mariperisensa… Continued