- Fenton Communications
Fenton Communications is the largest
public interest communications firm in theUnited States . Founded byDavid Fenton in 1982, the firm’s [http://www.fenton.com/pages/3_ourwork/1_clients/clients.htm client list] includes organizations associated with a diverse array of social issues.Overview
Fenton Communications specializes in public relations for not-for-profit organizations. [http://www.fenton.com/pages/home.htm] Its clients work on progressive social issues such as the environment, peace, health, women, GLBT and international issues.
When commenting on
David Fenton and the work he and his firm does, theWashington Post noted that “ [Fenton is] not the poster child of liberal causes; he’s the designer, producer and distributor of the posters.” [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/31/AR2007053100127.html]While the firm is best known for working with the progressive community, it also forges partnerships with both sides of the political spectrum.
The firm is made up of about 70 employees with locations in
New York City , Washington, D.C. andSan Francisco .taff
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David Fenton , Founder and CEO
*Lisa Witter , Chief Operating Officer
*Parker Blackman, Deputy General Manager and Managing Director of San Francisco Office
*Elizabeth Brooks, Chief Financial Officer
*Bill Hamilton, Executive Vice President
*Ira Arlook, Managing Director, DC OfficeControversy
In April of 2008
Mother Jones Magazine reported that Fenton’s offices were the target of corporate spying between the years of 1998 and 2001 [http://www.motherjones.com/mojoblog/archives/2008/04/7937_exclusive-ridgeway-greenpeace-bbi.html] . During this time a corporate security firm, Beckett Brown International, made up of former police officers and secret service agents "sat surveillance" outside of David Fenton’s home. BPI reportedly sorted through the garbage at both Fenton’s home and the firm’s offices. More investigation found that BPI collected data on Fenton Communication’s client lists, billing information and personnel information.External links
* [http://www.fenton.com Fenton Communications]
* [http://fenton.com/pages/1_about/1_bios/1_leadership/00_all.htm Leadership Biographies]
* [http://www.fenton.com/pages/3_ourwork/1_clients/clients.htm Client List]References
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