[May 16, 2013] PR pioneer dies [Topeka Capital Journal (KS)] Tweet (Topeka Capital Journal (KS) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK -- A New York native who built one of the world's top public relations companies has died. Daniel J. Edelman is credited with developing many of the methods now standard in the field, such as the use of celebrity endorsements. His wife, Ruth Edelman, said he died Tuesday at a Chicago hospital. He was 92. His son, Richard Edelman, runs the company. (c) 2013 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]