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In Memoriam: Farewell to Howard Paster — a great leader and great friend

11 August 2011
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Howard Paster
1944-2011

From Jack Martin
Global Chairman and CEO
Hill & Knowlton

We have lost a dear friend – Howard Paster passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the age of 66.

Howard served as Chairman and CEO of Hill &Knowlton from 1994 to 2002. Prior to joining H&K in 1994, he served as assistant to President Bill Clinton and was director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. Up until his death, Howard was responsible for all of the WPP PR agencies, including Hill & Knowlton.

A former UAW and government lobbyist, Howard was tough and firm, but at the same time was fair and compassionate. He was that rare mix of administrative efficiency and strategic brilliance. No office or client was too far away and his kind touch was felt by employees all over the H&K network.

Howard was a friend of mine for over 25 years. He played a big role in my decision to sell my company, Public Strategies, to WPP and he also played a major role in my coming to H&K.

Hill & Knowlton and Public Strategies to Merge

15 November 2010
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Joint capabilities strengthened in finance sectors and in public affairs, research, digital and financial services
Firms will combine key management roles

NEW YORK, November 15, 2010 – International communications firm Hill & Knowlton and business advisory firm Public Strategies, Inc. will merge January 1, 2011, into a distinctive global communications consultancy.

The two companies will combine leadership and cooperate closely to bring greater value across a diverse blue-chip client roster. Jack Martin, founder and chairman of Public Strategies, will become global executive chairman of H&K; Paul Taaffe will remain global CEO; and Dan Bartlett will expand his role to become President and CEO of H&K USA and Chairman and CEO of Public Strategies.

Veteran Reporter Greg Hitt Joins Public Strategies, Inc. Washington, D.C. Office

01 September 2010
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Sept. 1, 2010 (AUSTIN, Texas) — Public Strategies, Inc. announced that Greg Hitt, respected congressional correspondent, joins its Washington, D.C., office today as a managing director. Hitt will serve as a strategic communications counselor for the firm’s clients, which include Fortune 50 corporations, major associations and leading non-profit organizations.

Hitt has more than two decades of experience covering Congress at the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires. Most recently, he helped lead the Journal’s coverage of major legislation shaping President Obama’s agenda, including the economic stimulus package, the health care reform bill and financial services reform.

One Year Into Obama Presidency Trust in Government is Unchanged While Business Gains, According to Public Strategies Survey

21 January 2010
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 21, 2010 (AUSTIN, Texas) — One year into Barack Obama’s presidency, public trust in government is exactly where it was as he assumed office, while trust in business has increased over the past twelve months, according to the latest Public Strategies Public Trust Monitor. The results of the quarterly survey for Q1 2010 reveal that the public still trusts government (56%) more than business (43%) to do what is right. However, just 40% of Americans believe things in the federal government are headed in the right direction, while 55% say things in business are headed in the right direction.

Americans Divided on Health Care Reform

19 October 2009
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October 20, 2009 (Austin, Texas)—As health care reform moves toward full consideration by Congress, Americans remain divided on whether the government will go too far or not far enough on the issue, according to the latest quarterly Public Trust Monitor, conducted by Public Strategies, Inc., in conjunction with POLITICO.

Survey Reveals Voters Wary of Foreign Government Investment

21 February 2008
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New York — (February 21, 2008) — A majority of American voters think investment by foreign governments in U.S. companies harms U.S. national security interests, and nearly half believe such investments harm the American economy, according to a new survey of the attitudes of U.S. voters toward sovereign-wealth funds.

Public Strategies, Inc. and POLITICO Launch Public Trust Monitor; Quarterly Poll Measures Confidence in Government and Business

14 January 2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

First Survey Shows Voters Think Government and Business Must Re-Earn Public's Trust; Support Strong for New Government Regulation

Public Strategies Announces Dan Bartlett President and CEO

06 March 2009
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Austin — Jack Martin, chairman of Public Strategies, Inc., has named Dan Bartlett president and CEO of the firm he founded in 1988. Bartlett will assume his new position effective March 15, 2009.

Newsweek's Richard Wolffe to Join Public Strategies

30 March 2009
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Austin – Public Strategies, Inc. today announced that veteran Washington correspondent, author and political analyst Richard Wolffe is joining the firm. Wolffe, most recently Newsweek's senior White House correspondent, officially assumes his new position as a senior strategist on April 13, 2009. He will be based in the firm's Washington office, where he will advise several of its top clients.

Public Strategies/POLITICO Public Trust Monitor Finds Increased Trust in Government, Some Signs of Improvement for Business

14 April 2009
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April 14, 2009 (AUSTIN, Texas) — As Americans prepare to pay their taxes tomorrow, their trust in government is on the rise, according to the second quarterly Public Strategies/POLITICO Public Trust Monitor. In addition, more Americans believe business is on the right track than did in January.

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In Memoriam: Farewell to Howard Paster — a great leader and great friend

Hill & Knowlton and Public Strategies to Merge

Veteran Reporter Greg Hitt Joins Public Strategies, Inc. Washington, D.C. Office

One Year Into Obama Presidency Trust in Government is Unchanged While Business Gains, According to Public Strategies Survey

Americans Divided on Health Care Reform

Survey Reveals Voters Wary of Foreign Government Investment

Public Strategies, Inc. and POLITICO Launch Public Trust Monitor; Quarterly Poll Measures Confidence in Government and Business

Public Strategies Announces Dan Bartlett President and CEO

Newsweek's Richard Wolffe to Join Public Strategies

Public Strategies/POLITICO Public Trust Monitor Finds Increased Trust in Government, Some Signs of Improvement for Business

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