Forterra, the second-largest manufacturer of bricks in the UK, is being advised by FTI Consulting as it progresses towards an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange later this month. FTI was brought in a few months ago for the IPO communications brief after a competitive pitch. Forterra announced its intention to float last […]
TelcoSwitch, a UK telecoms start-up, has appointed Spreckley to launch its open standards hosted telephony platform with an integrated PR and marketing campaign. The start-up, which has added up to three new partners to its roster each week since beginning trading in late 2015, is embarking on an aggressive recruitment campaign, supported by Spreckley’s extensive experience working […]
See.Saw has been appointed by Quartz Business Media to handle the PR for Brewing Equipment & Technology, the UK’s first trade exhibition for the beer industry. The show, which takes place at NEC Birmingham from 18 to 19 May, is aimed at brewers, micro-brewers and craft brewers looking for practical advice and the latest trends, […]
Global commercial real estate service Colliers International has appointed Helen O’Reilly to the newly-created role of comms and marketing manager in its Dublin office. O’Reilly has been briefed to handle corporate branding and create a marketing and comms straegy for the Colliers business in the Republic of Ireland. She has worked in marketing and PR across […]
Dutch flower promoter Bloembureau Holland has handed a three-year pan-European PR brief to Weber Shandwick, following a five-way pitch. Bloembureau Holland is an independent foundation set up to promote to consumers in Europe the buying and giving of plants and flowers. It is co-funded by the European Commission. Weber Shandwick’s Manchester Office won the three-year contract to promote orchids […]
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The Belize Tourism Board has handed a European PR brief to the Brighter Group, following a competitive pitch. As Belize looks to grow its presence internationally, the Brighter Group has been brought on board to enhance the country’s brand and presence in Europe with a representation, marketing and PR campaign. It will highlight Belize’s credentials as a […]
Rooster has been appointed by Topgolf UK, which has entertainment venues in Surrey, Essex and Watford, to raise its profile across the UK. Topgolf claims to combine the “fun of quick-fire target golf with food, drink and entertainment”. With more than 80% of visitors classing themselves as non-golfers, it says there is no need to have played golf […]
Powerscourt has brought in David D’Arcy, former international press and comms manager at the European Commission, as a senior consultant. D’Arcy has some ten years’ experience with the EC, including a stint as senior press officer in London. His last 12 months included a sabbatical with the United Nations. His experience spans comms, diplomacy, policy and advocacy […]
The Harris Tweed Authority has appointed creative comms agency Portas to work on a project for the Milan Design Triennale, which runs from 31 March to 12 September 2016. Portas will provide comms strategy, designer liaison and PR support for the organisation. Lorna Macaulay, chief executive of The Harris Tweed Authority, said: “The Harris Tweed Authority is […]