Two months ago, public affairs and public relations professionals alike were floored with the news that MWW indeed tried to “matter more” by hiring embarrassed and scandalous former Congressman Anthony Weiner.
This destination of PR insight and potpourri reported that they hired Weiner not to directly consult clients, but rather to counsel its lobbying and public affairs arm. Welp, the gravy train for the artist formerly known as Carlos Danger has stopped effective immediately.
According to an internal memo from MWW chief Michael Kempner, Weiner was a victim of the media who left of his own accord to start his own company and “He understands that his presence here has created noise and distraction that just isn’t helpful.”
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