Letters

Frey piece unfair to PR

It’s disturbing when Adweek’s Washington bureau chief has such an unfair, inaccurate and just plain wrong opinion of public relations [“Telling Lies, Selling Evil,” Jan. 30]. (“nothing more than lying and manipulation, if the real truth be told….”) Ms. Melillo needs PR counsel. Thankfully, I am too busy spinning to be available.

Janet Northen

svp, agency communications

McKinney

Durham, N.C.



Correction, please

I have always been flattered when you’ve approached me for Adweek’s “Just Asking” column. I’ve often expressed concerns about answering some of the questions because I would have to denigrate the work of other agencies, something I do not like doing publicly.

However, I was happy to put my two cents in when you sent me the positive question, “What brand’s advertising are you most looking forward to in the Super Bowl?” [Jan.