Big Communications

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Of the over $16 million the State has spent on advertising and professional services so far this fiscal year, it has paid almost $3 Million to the Birmingham based public relations firm, Big Communications. Last year, Big Communications received around $7 million for various projects it managed for the … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Question: What does almost $7,000,000 in state contracts, trips to Paris,  thousands in campaign contributions to Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, the Mobile Press-Register, AL.COM and predatory lenders all have in common? Answer: The Birmingham-based public relations firm Big Communications. Among its many high-flying clients, the State of Alabama appears to be … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A no-bid professional service contract was awarded to Big Communications that included building a website for the Alabama Department of Commerce that alone cost almost $100,000. However, the Department of Commerce does not have a contract with Big Communications. According to Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, the contract with Big … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— The final tally is still unclear, but Alabama taxpayers shelled out at least $97,000 for state officials and PR flacks to attend the Paris Air Show last month, and at least some of that money appears to have come from funds intended for public education and job training. … Continued

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Governor Robert Bentley and an entourage of nearly 100 prominent Alabamians touched down in Paris, France, days ahead of the 50th Paris Air Show. The economic mission was described as an opportunity for Alabama economic development officials and local elected leaders to meet with aerospace companies in … Continued