Adherence to a code of ethics is essential for the health of the PR industry, says Claire Walker, CEO at Firefly Communications. She suggests four top tips to ensure that high standards are met and upheld. There was a time, not so long ago, when PR practitioners sat firmly alongside traffic wardens and politicians in Britain’s […]
Manchester PR agency Rumpus has been appointed by household paper manufacturer Northwood & WEPA to drive trade awareness nationally. The brief focuses on the definition of Northwood & WEPA’s brand messaging, the revitalisation of its web presence and on building social media engagement. Rumpus will also work on improving the business’ visibility in trade media […]
Forster Communications has been chosen by Recycle for London to help increase domestic recycling rates in the capital city, following a competitive pitch. Recycle for London is a consumer campaign, which delivers both London-wide comms and borough level support to encourage behaviour change amongst London residents. Forster has been briefed to help ensure all London […]
Comms agency Farrer Kane has been appointed by London residential property developer SAS Investments (SAS) to lead on UK-based media relations activity for the company and its sister consumer design brand, Jamm Living. SAS specialises in sourcing opportunities with development and planning potential and creating boutique contemporary homes in sought-after locations in London and the […]
Food, drink and hospitality agency William Murray Communications has changed hands after a management buy-out led by CEO Anita Murray. Founded in 1989, the agency has 25 employees and last year, William Murray’s fee income grew 15% to £2.2 million. The agency ranked 93 in PRWeek UK’s latest top 150. According to the list it […]
W Communications launched a new division, W Influencer, this month, with the aim of bringing the benefits of “earned advocacy” to a wider range of brands. W’s founder and CEO, Warren Johnson, argues that, while influencer marketing is a “hugely powerful tool”, the practice of paying “influencers” to promote your product defeats its purpose… I was disappointed this […]
The CIPR (Chartered Institute for Public Relations) has revealed the names of the shortlisted PR agencies, teams and campaigns in its annual, regional PRide Awards. The 2016 PRide Awards will take place in nine regions across the UK: Anglia, Thames and Chiltern, Cymru Wales, Midlands, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South of England and Channel Islands […]
Ready10, the PR and SEO agency set up last month by David Fraser, Lord Sugar’s former publicist, is handling the UK launch of urban mobility app Ubeeqo, which is part-owned by car hire giant Europcar. Ubeeqo, which also operates in Paris, Brussels, Berlin and Hamburg, offers users a three-in-one travel proposition, with minicabs provided by Addison Lee, […]
The PR Office has promoted Chris Wilson to account director, and Aaron Bass and James Wright to senior account manager positions. Wilson joined the PR Office from City Road Communications where he was head of communications. His previous employers include Citigate Dewe Rogerson and Dice Medical Communications. Bass and Wright joined the agency in 2014 working, […]
Barri Friedman Rafferty assumes the title from current Ketchum president and CEO Rob Flaherty, who becomes chairman and CEO. Rafferty, who joined Ketchum in 1994, has led its North America business since 2012. She will continue to lead in the region, and grow its Ketchum Sports & Entertainment and Ketchum Digital practices. She will also continue to oversee […]