Qorvis in the News
Qorvis Managing Partner to be Honored by Sons of Italy Foundation - Michael Petruzzello, founding and managing partner of Qorvis will receive the Excellence in Business Award from the Sons of Italy Foundation at a May 22, black tie dinner in Washington, DC.
SaveNetRadio Campaign a Finalist for PRWeek “Crisis/Issues Management Campaign of the Year” - As announced in the January 14, 2008 issue of PRWeek, the SaveNetRadio campaign was one of the national finalists in the category of crisis/issues management campaigns. Winners of this award will be announced on March 6th. Additional information on the SaveNetRadio campaign can be found at: http://www.qorvis.com/driving_results/savenetradio.html.
Qorvis Senior Associate Named One of PRWeek’s “40 Under 40” – Vijay Raghavan, senior associate at Qorvis, was named one of PRWeek’s “40 Under 40.” This prestigious annual list identifies and profiles 40 PR pros, nominated by industry peers, who have achieved tremendous feats before they turn 40.
A PR Firm That Actually Knows How to Relate, The Washington Post, October 27, 2006.
Washington Post’s Columnist Steven Pearlstein features Qorvis
Marriage Measure Debate Is Tomorrow, The Washington Post, October 26, 2006.
Managing Director Doug Koelemay speaks in opposition of the proposed same-sex marriage amendment to the Virginia Constitution.
Strategy works against Angelides; Campaign struggles are his doing as well as governor’s, San Jose Mercury News, October 26, 2006.
Managing Director Rich Masters discusses campaign strategies and communications.
Election could affect IT programs, Government Computer News, October 23, 2006.
Managing Director Stan Collender talks about possible new leadership and Congress’ focus.
Managing Director Rich Masters and Director Matt Lauer host the Bill Press Show, October 23 & 24, 2006.
‘Fantasy’ politics site is election season reality,
Washington Business Journal, October 13, 2006.
iQ Research and Consulting Managing Director Bill Cullo speaks about a political site.
Not Music to Their Ears, National Journal, October 14, 2006.
Managing Director Don Goldberg talks about Consumer Electronics Association campaign launch.
N. VA Business Leader Warns ‘Marriage Amendment’ Will Hurt Competitiveness,
Falls Church News Press, October 12, 2006.
Managing Director Doug Koelemay says that the Marriage Amendment puts businesses in this area “at an unnecessary competitive disadvantage.”
Stalemate Breaker?: Surf-and-Turf Bunch Chews On NoVa's Image,
Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 8, 2006.
Partner Doug Poretz makes the case for an aggressive marketing and political effort to align Northern Virginia's agenda with that of the rest of the state.
Scandal (again) Foley case has Hastert reeling in age when crisis unfolds at light speed,
Chicago Tribune, October 8, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director says that Hastert let a crisis define him, a definite no-no in the world of public relations.
How the Democrats Would Rule the Hill, The New York Times, October 8, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director predicts two years of ''utter stalemate,'' regardless of who is in control next year.
Congress's Sorry Session, The Washington Post, October 8, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director said that this year's failure implies more tough sledding next year.
Va. Couples Worried Over Proposed Constitutional Amendment,
NBC News Channel 4, October 4, 2006.
Managing Director Doug Koelemay said that translating the Bill of Rights into some kind of bill of restrictions is just sending the wrong message going forward.
Senate Race Making VA. The Butt of Jokes, Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 5, 2006.
This year's political contest is an example of what Partner Doug Poretz calls a "viral campaign" -- one that quickly damages a candidate and spreads by feeding on itself.
Va. marriage change bad for biz, Washington Business Journal, September 29, 2006.
James W. Dyke Jr. and Managing Director Doug Koelemay write Op-Ed.
Sparky's enters Qorvis fold, PR Week, October 3, 2006
Qorvis announced on October 2 that it has acquired ad agency Sparky's Garage.
Qorvis Branches Out, The Washington Post, October 2, 2006
The fast-growing public relations firm bought Sparky's Garage.
Qorvis Drivers into Sparky’s Garage, O’Dwyer’s, October 2, 2006
Qorvis has acquired Sparky's Garage.
Qorvis Acquires Award-Winning Advertising Agency Sparky’s Garage,
Bulldog Reporter, October 2, 2006
Qorvis announced today that it has acquired Sparky’s Garage.
Qorvis Acquires Advertising Agency, Holmes Report, October 2, 2006
Qorvis wants its clients to have access to the most creative professionals and the complete toolbox to achieve their business needs in the constantly changing world of communications.
Hillyer, Alvarez Join Qorvis as Managing Directors, Holmes Report, September 28, 2006
Qorvis announces 10 new hires.
Qorvis Announces Ten New Hires, Bulldog Reporter, September 28, 2006
Qorvis hired ten new professionals to meet the growing needs of its list of clients.
Washington - A capital industry, PR Week, October 2, 2006.
Partner Doug Poretz notes that many new businesses in the area, in such sectors like banking, biotech, and retail, create new opportunities for PR work.
Hard-Learned Lesson: Don't Try to Censor A Blogger,
The Washington Post, October 2, 2006.
Managing Director Stan Collender said the potential for bloggers to damage the reputation of a business or person is a growing concern.
State projects caught in spending-bills void, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, October 1, 2006.
Managing Director Stan Collender contended that Congress “was not even trying” to get the spending bills through this year.
PhRMA Looks to Close 'Doughnut Hole', The Washington Post, September 28, 2006.
PhRMA has hired Qorvis to educate the public and lawmakers about the drug benefit.
Business and Lobbying, Bottom Line, The Hill, September 26, 2006.
PhRMA hired Qorvis to help with a nationwide strategic communication effort.
PhRMA taps Qorvis for strategic comms efforts, PRWeek, September 25, 2006.
PhRMA recently hired Qorvis Communications to provide 'strategic communications.
PhRMA taps Qorvis, O’Dwyer’s, September 20, 2006.
PhRMA has tapped Qorvis for a national PR.
Qorvis tapped by PhRMA for campaign work, DC Examiner, September 18, 2006.
PhRMA has tapped Qorvis to lead its nationwide communications.
PhRMA Selects Qorvis for Industry Image Campaign,
Holmes Report, September 17, 2006.
PhRMA has elected Qorvis to assist with its nationwide strategic public relations efforts.
PhRMA enlists Qorvis for campaign, PRWEEK, September 15, 2006.
PhRMA has selected Qorvis Communications to help the group promote its national strategic goals.
PhRMA Taps Qorvis, National Journal’s CongressDaily, September 15, 2006.
The campaign for the drug manufacturers will focus on a number of federal and state issues.
All eyes on the East, PR WEEK, September 18, 2006.
Managing Director Rory Davenport talks about his extensive experience working on public affairs campaigns in Russia..
The birth of an institution, Washington Technology, September 4, 2006.
A profile on Partner Esther Smith.
Outlook: Hot Ticket; Book Club, National Journal’s CongressDaily, September 7, 2006.
"The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get it Back on Track" book party at Qorvis.
Yeas & Nays, Think Tank, DC Examiner, September 11, 2006.
Senior Counselor Chuck Conconi is quoted in the Yeas & Nays section.
’07 spending decisions unlikely before November elections,
Federal Times, September 6, 2006.
Managing Director Stan Collender said he doubts that even the Defense spending bill will get done before Congress leaves town.
Congress back in session, FMarketplace Public Radio, September 5, 2006.
Managing Director Stan Collender says politicians are likely feeling more election stress than budget pressure.
Analysts: US Dem Hill Gains Unlikely To Alter Fiscal Policy,
International, August 30, 2006.
Managing Director Stan Collender talks about fiscal policy.
Managing Director Rich Masters and Director Matt Lauer host the Bill Press Show,
August 18, 2006.
Experts Say US CBO Rpt Will Offer Short-Term Good News,
Market News International, August 17, 2006.
Managing Director Stan Collender agrees that the reduced deficit for FY06 is due almost exclusively to the revenue surge.
Businesses Say 'No' to Marriage Amendment,
Virginia Connection Newspaper, August 10, 2006.
Managing Director Doug Koelemay says our history in Virginia has been about opening doors, not slamming doors shut.
Stan Collender Appears on Bloomberg, July 11, 2006.
Stan Collender, Qorvis Managing Director on Bloomberg discussing the national budget.
Spending bills unlikely before '07, Federal Times, July 11, 2006.
Stan Collender discusses federal agency funding appropriations for 2007.
Deficit's Good News Less Than Meets the Eye, Los Angeles Times, July 11, 2006.
Stan Collender analyzes President Bush’s traditional midsummer update on the budget.
Movers and Shakers, Washington Times, July 10, 2006
Jim McGann joined Qorvis Communications as Managing Director
IT projects take a hit, Tech News, July 7, 2006.
Stan Collender talks about the difficulties involved with the federal budget’s funding of IT programs.
Qorvis’ Rich Masters and Matt Lauer host the Bill Press Show, July 7, 2006
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K Street Moves, Roll Call, July 3, 2006
PR Power-shop Qorvis has signed Jim McGann as managing director
Special Interests, The Washington Post, June 29, 2006.
Jim McGann talks about his new role at Qorvis in the Special Interests section of The Washington Post.
PR People on the Move, Bulldog Reporter’s Daily Dog, June 29, 2006.
Jim McGann’s new role at Qorvis is featured by Bulldog Reporter’s Daily Dog.
Congressional Quarterly, Congressional Quarterly, June 27, 2006.
Jim McGann’s new role at Qorvis is mentioned by Congressional Quarterly.
Communications Personals, Communications Daily, June 26, 2006.
Jim McGann’s new role at Qorvis is covered in Communications Daily.
Telecommunications Veteren McGann Joins Qorvis, Holmes Report,
June 26, 2006.
Jim McGann’s new role at Qorvis is covered in the Holmes Report.
Who's News Briefs, Wall Street Journal, June 26, 2006.
Jim McGann’s new role at Qorvis is listed in the Who’s News Briefs the Wall Street Journal.
People: Image Makers, National Journal, June 24, 2006.
Jim McGann is covered by the People section of the National Journal
AT&T's McGann Joines Qorvis, O’Dwyer’s PR News, June 23, 2006.
Jim McGann’s new role at Qorvis covered in O’Dwyer’s.
News Briefs, PR Week, June 23, 2006.
Jim McGann’s new role at Qorvis covered in PR Week.
Clinton making moves to appeal to blogosphere, Newsday, June 27, 2006.
Maura Corbett, Partner, weighs in on Sen. Hillary Clinton’s support for Net Neutrality.
Telecommunications Veteran McGann Joins Qorvis, Holmes Report, June 26, 2006
Qorvis Communications hires Jim McGann, former AT&T executive
Senate Panel Begins Work on 200-plus Amendments, National Journal’s Technology Daily, June 22, 2006.
Maura Corbett, Partner, speaks on the growth and strength of the net neutrality cause.
Comms will be Paulson's big test, PR Week, June 19, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director, places an article on President Bush’s selection of Hank Paulson as secretary of the Treasury.
From the K Street Corridor: Charmed I'm Sure, National Journal, June 10, 2006.
Managing Partner Michael Petruzzello is mentioned with Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S. Prince Turki al-Faisal.
Web Titans' DC Blues, Business Week, June 8, 2006.
Maura Corbett, partner, talks about net neutrality.
Financial Firms Worry Over House Telecom Bill, Congress Daily, June 6, 2006.
Rep. John Dingell speaks with reporters about the Barton telecom bill at Qorvis’ News Makers lunch.
What are you reading this summer?, DC Examiner, June 6, 2006.
Managing Partner Michael Petruzzello offers up his selections for good summer reading.
End of Enron trial is just the beginning, PR Week, June 6, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director, comments on the Enron case verdict and its potential impact on the Sarbanes-Oxley law.
Wolf wants study on curbing entitlement-spending growth, Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 6, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director, discusses Rep. Frank R. Wolf’s introduction of a bill to curb growth in entitlement spending.
Heard on the Hill: You Trust This Guy?, Roll Call, June 6, 2006.
“Don Goldberg… says he and other former Anderson associates find the FBI’s attempt to seize [late journalist Jack] Anderson’s papers “outrageous.”…
Bomb Threat, Adweek, June 5, 2006.
Matt Lauer, Director talks about public service announcements on Al-Jazeera and other Middle East networks.
Vacation's Over: Congress, Interest Groups Back To Butting Heads, TelecomWeb, June 5, 2006.
Maura Corbett, Partner, helping to coordinate the It’s Our Net Coalition efforts, discusses net neutrality.
Mr. Wall Street goes to Washington, The Christian Science Monitor, May 31, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director, discusses Henry Paulson Jr.’s role as the designated next Treasury Secretary.
Bush turns to Wall Street for new Treasury chief, USA Today, May 31, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director, talks about President Bush’s appointment of Henry Paulson, Jr. to Treasury secretary.
Capitol Hill perspective could help new OMB leader, The Federal Times, May 4, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director, talks about the Office of Management and Budget’s new Director, Rob Portman.
Congress inches along on spending, tax issues, Green Bay Press-Gazette, May 2, 2006.
Stan Collender, Managing Director, a budget expert and managing director with Qorvis Communications, discusses the time frame for Congress’s supplemental spending bills.
Independent PR firms flourish in '05, O’Dwyer’s PR Report, May 2006.
Qorvis is ranked 8th on O’Dwyer’s list of the top ten biggest independent PR firms in 2005.
Residents Favor Metro Tunnel at Tysons, WTOP April 28, 2006
According to a Qorvis survey, a majority of Fairfax County residents want Metro's extension to Dulles International Airport to be built below Tysons Corner instead of above ground.
Qorvis Recruits Davenport as Managing Director, Daily Dog; Bulldog Reporter, April 24, 2006
Davenport’s new role is covered in the Daily Dog
H&K's Davenport Joins Qorvis as MD, Holmes Report, April 23, 2006
Qorvis has named Rory Davenport managing director
Davenport Adds Qorvis to Resume, O’Dwyer’s, April 21, 2006
Qorvis Communications adds Davenport as a managing director responsible for grassroots and international PR.
Rich Masters appears on the nationally syndicated radio program, The Bill Press Show, April 21, 2006
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Family Fights FBI Over Late Journalist's Papers, ABC NEWS, April 19, 2006
Managing Director Don Goldberg talks about late columnist Jack Anderson. Goldberg was one of Anderson’s reporters from 1981 to 1987.
Daily Dog: Qorvis Recruits Collender, Bull Dog Reporter, April 13, 2006
With more then two decades of experience in financial and public affairs, Stan Collender, well known federal budget expert, has joined Washington, DC-based Qorvis Communications.
Qorvis Hires Budget Expert Collender, Holmes Report, April 11, 2006
“Stan Collender, best known as a federal budget expert, has joined Qorvis Communications . . . . [He] will provide a broad range of services to Qorvis clients, including financial communications, public affairs and media training.
What’s going to be the next Blackberry – the one piece of technology you just can’t live without? The Washington Business Journal, April 7-April 13, 2006.
Managing Partner Michael Petruzzello says: "The next big thing is not going to be another piece of technology. The big leap will be in battery life."
Collender Moves on to Qorvis, O'dwyers, April 5, 2006
"Collender, a go-to source for reporters covering the budget and a corporate speaker . . . , has joined Qorvis Communications."
Stan Collender joins Qorvis as MD, PR Week, April 5, 2006
"Stan Collender, who headed the Washington office of Financial Dynamics, has been hired by Qorvis Communications as a managing director."
Who's in and Who's Out?, Washington Life Magazine, April, 2006.
An interview with Chuck Conconi.
Around Town, DC Communicator, April, 2006
“Stan Collender joins Qorvis Communications. He comes from Financial Dynamics, where he established and managed its DC office.”
An Italian Dish, Washington Life Magazine, February, 2006.
An interview with Chuck Conconi.
Scramble to Back Port Deal: Making of Political Disaster, The New York Times Feb. 25, 2006
Rich Masters offers his insight on the mistakes made in the recent US port controversy.
Multicultural PR tactics, in-house blog use, and more…, PR Week, January 30, 2006.
Chandler Howell discusses strategies to overcome negative news on the Internet.
Tysons Task Force Up Close, Times Community.com, January 25, 2006.
Managing Director Doug Koelemay listed among Tysons Land Use Task Force.
50 Ways to Improve Your Life in 2006, US News & World Report, Dec. 26, 2005.
Managing Director Rich Masters offers tips on how to be a better debater.
BlackBerry Users Remain in the Dark, Washington Post, December 12, 2005.
Managing Director Don Goldberg comments on RIM’s handling of their communications crisis.
Conconi aligns with Qorvis, The Washington Examiner, Dec. 5, 2005.
Chuck Conconi’s new role at Qorvis covered in the Washington Times
Beware the Sting, The Washington Times, Dec. 2, 2005.
Chuck Conconi’s new role at Qorvis
covered in the Washington Times
Conconi Joins Qorvis, The Washington Post, Dec. 1, 2005.
Chuck Conconi’s new role at Qorvis
covered in the Washington Post
Using PR to Promote your Business, Panel discussion sponsored by Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology, Nov 15, 2005.
Features Michael Quint, Managing Director at Qorvis.
Channeling the right tools to reach your target, PR Week, November 7, 2005.
Bill Cullo, Managing Director of IQ Research and Consulting at Qorvis Communications, is quoted regarding use of different measurements for broadcast advertising.
The Pitfalls of Distributing Too Many Releases, PR Week, October 10, 2005.
Jennifer Stoltz, Media Director at Qorvis, discusses disadvantages of issuing too many needless press releases.
Cara Lombardi Joins Qorvis, Holmes Report, Oc.t 3, 2005
"The Beltway’s Power Alliances," PR Week, September 19, 2005.
Michael Petruzzello discusses strategic partnerships and relationships between PR and lobbying firms…
"Cities tell better stories to keep military bases open," PR Week, September 5, 2005.
Eric Lundberg talks about PR’s role in politics and the Base Closure and Realignment Commission
"Time to pop the 'real estate balloon' analogy"
Some PR firms are blessed with their own prolific and creative rainmakers, PR News, May 2, 2005.
Michael Petruzzello, Managing Partner of Qorvis, is profiled.
“Hail to the Chief, and to Packed Tables”, The New York Times, January 19, 2005.
Qorvis mentioned in New York Times’ feature on DC’s hot spots during the presidential inauguration.