艾维·李(1877—1934)是19世纪末20世纪初美国著名记者,被称为“现代公共关系之父”。艾维·李早年从事新闻工作,后与朋友合办世界首家专门的公关顾问公司,成为现代所有公关公司实质意义上的“鼻祖”。艾维·李的公司成立后,当时许多美国著名的大企业如电话电报公司、洛克菲勒财团等,甚至纽约市长都成了他们的常客。 Ivy Lee (1877-1934) was a famous American correspondent from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known as the “father of modern public relations.” Ivey Lee early engaged in journalism, with friends and co-organized the world’s first dedicated public relations consulting firm, all modern public relations firm in the true sense of the “originator.” When Avi Lee’s company was founded, many famous American big companies such as the Telegraph and Telephone Company, the Rockefeller Foundation and even the Mayor of New York City became their regulars at the time.