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Chief executives are leaning more and more on their chief communications officer (CCO) in these teeter-totter times for crisis communication, issue management and Internet interaction, according to a new study by the public relations and communications firm Weber Shandwick. A survey conducted in partnership with Spencer Stuart and KRC Research found that 58 percent of the CCOs report directly to the CEO, up from 48 percent a year ago.
The survey also found that CCOs believe that social networking is critical to protecting a company's reputation as well as communicating with investors, employees and the media. "CEOs who do not communicate using traditional and social media do so at their own risk," the survey concluded.
Tunheim leadsKathy Tunheim, one of the stalwarts of the Twin Cities communications industry, is now president of the International Public Relations Exchange, a partnership of 66 agencies around the world. Tunheim, chief executive of Tunheim Partners, will lead the consortium for the next two years. Members of the organization consult with one another and collaborate on client services.
New shingleAshwin Madia, the DFLer who ran a strong but unsuccessful race for the traditionally Republican Third Congressional District, has hung his law shingle in downtown Minneapolis, where he intends to focus on consumer, business and immigration law. Madia, 31, graduated from Osseo High School and went on to get his juris doctor degree from the New York University Law School. He was a lawyer as a Marine in Iraq and practiced with the Minneapolis firm Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi.
Leadership MinnesotaThe Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its well-regarded Leadership Minnesota program. The deadline for applications is May 22. Those selected for the program will participate in five two-day sessions between September and next March. Participants learn about the businesses that drive the Minnesota economy and will meet with the state's top public policy leaders. Applicants can contact the chamber at 651-292-4690, or go online to www.mnchamber.com/foundation.
May 22 also is the deadline for the fifth annual Minnesota Cup, the entrepreneurial contest that provides cash awards to the best ideas for new products and services. The categories are "clean and green," biosciences, high tech, social entrepreneur, general and student. More information can be found at www.minnesotacup.org.
Ethics award finalistsThe Center for Ethical Business Cultures celebrates the 10th annual Minnesota Business Ethics Award on Wednesday at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Bloomington with a noontime program.
Ernie Almonte, chairman of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and auditor general of the state of Rhode Island, will address the importance of integrity, trust and accountability to long-term business success.
"Great companies are not perfect," said the center's Bob Shoemake. "A key indicator of their character is how they respond to inevitable ethical lapses."
The award finalists this year include Allodium Investment Consultants, Two Men and a Truck, Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell & Co., Merrick Inc, RJF Agencies and Kowalski Companies. Sponsors include the local chapter of the Financial Services Professionals and Rotary of Edina.
More information: www. mnethicsaward.org.
DAVID PHELPS, NEAL ST. ANTHONY
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