Background
Weiner, Richard was born on May 10, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of George M. and Sally (Kosover) Weiner.
(From the author of Webster's New World Dictionary of Medi...)
From the author of Webster's New World Dictionary of Media and Communciations comes this witty guide to the remarkable words that come from the media. In this compilation, Weiner reveals stories and meanings of familiar and unfamiliar words and phrases from sources such as Hollywood movies, the theater, publishing, broadcast TV, and other media. Featuring everything from "yellowbacks" to "yellow journalism," "white mail" to the "Great White Way," and "teasers" to "spin doctors," this book is the "leading light." •A collection of thematic Safiresque essays •Features hundreds of media-inspired words
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Weiner, Richard was born on May 10, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of George M. and Sally (Kosover) Weiner.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1949; Master of Sciences, University Wisconsin, 1950.
President, Creative Radio Associations, Madison, Wisconsin, 1951-1952; president, Weiner-Morton Associations, Madison, 1952-1953; senior vice president, Ruder & Finn, Inc., New York City, 1953-1968; president, Richard Weiner, Inc., New York City, 1968-1986; president New York division, Porter/Novelli, New York City, 1987-1988; senior counselor, Porter/Novelli, New York City, since 1988.
(From the author of Webster's New World Dictionary of Medi...)
Board of directors Medicare Rights Center. Fellow Public Rels. Society American (accredited counselor, Silver Anvil award 1965, 84, 86, 87, John Hill award 1984, Gold Anvil award 1990), American Academy Physician and Patient (board directors), American Arbitration Association.
Married Florence Chaiken, December 9, 1956. Children: Jessica Weiner Lampert, Stephanie Weiner Iosbaker.