Jack O’Dwyer defends himself against charges of ‘highly unethical’ behavior

Since 1969, O’Dwyer’s Public Relations News , owned by longtime newsletter publisher (and industry curmudgeon) Jack O’Dwyer, has published its Directory of PR firms. This year, O’Dwyer wants money from PR firms to be part of the directory. Here’s how it breaks down: $2,000 from PR firms with $2 million in billings, $3,000 from firms with $3 million to $5 million in billings, and $5,000 from those with more than $10 million. Already, Waggener Edstrom — No. 2 on O’Dwyer&…