One of the world’s largest sailing regattas, Cowes Week, has appointed luxury boutique agency Gabrielle Shaw Communications to handle its PR as it reaches its 190th year. Cowes Week, which takes place from 6 to 13 August this year, has seen the globe’s most talented sailors and Olympians compete alongside seasoned amateurs and novices along the shores of […]
When Harley-Davidson wanted to tap into its target audience of touring motorcycle riders, Lexis set in motion an evolving ‘Discover More’ competition that would offer one lucky biker, selected from more than 10,000 entries, the chance to create the ultimate European biking adventure. Campaign: Discover More 2014/15 Client: Harley-Davidson PR Team: Lexis Timing: Winter 2014 – Summer 2015 Overview […]
JAM has had its PR brief with international food ingredients supplier EHL Ingredients extended for the sixth year in a row. In 2010, JAM started working with Stockport-based EHL to raise its profile in the food manufacturing and processing sectors, as well as within wholesale, retail, catering and foodservice. Coverage hits included Food Manufacture, British […]
Corporate and financial media relations specialist Yellow Jersey PR has been retained to handle UK corporate media relations for Light Rabbit. Light Rabbit is a privately operated LED lighting specialist based in London, Dublin and Jersey. It launched in 2011 and sells to both consumer and trade markets. Yellow Jersey will work closely with management on […]
Tin Man has been shortlisted for eight CIPR Excellence Awards this year, with Brands2Life nominated seven times, Mischief up for six, and Ketchum and MHP in the running for five awards each. Tin Man’s nominations include Consumer Relations Campaign, Best Use of Media Relations, Automotive, Arts, Culture or Sports, Best Event and Outstanding Small PR […]
Publicasity has had its PR work with BSH Home Appliances extended to include its Bosch, NEFF and Gaggenau brands. The appointment comes a week after the agency was named as the UK PR agency for Siemens Home Appliances. The agency has been retained by German appliance brand Bosch to handle the PR for its range […]
Jim Selman, London MD at Allison+Partners, on starting off his PR career in LA, what his first boss got so wrong and youthful dreams of becoming a fireman. Before I reach the office in the morning, I’ve already… Hung out with my wife and son, checked my emails and news feeds. You’ll mostly find emails […]
WE Communications (formerly known as Waggener Edstrom) has acquired a majority stake in Australian communications agency Buchan. Buchan is a full service integrated communications agency with dedicated teams in corporate affairs, investor communications, consumer and stakeholder management. With offices in Melbourne and Sydney, it is more than 30 years old and has been […]
Listed industrial equipment rental specialist Vp has appointed Buchanan as its financial PR and investor relations adviser. Vp was founded in 1954 and trades on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. It comprises six main operating divisions: UK Forks, Groundforce, Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services, Hire Station, Torrent Trackside and TPA. These businesses offer […]
David Shriver, managing partner of Tulchan, on challenges for the PR industry, changes in investor communications and what he looks for in employees. What are you reading on the way in to the office? I seem to be one of the few people reading paid-for newspapers these days but I love them. So it’s the Financial Times and The […]