Why it’s time for CMOs to embrace PR and comms
What you’re about to read might sound like bad news. But for businesses that arm themselves with the right tools, it actually represents a huge opportunity just waiting to be realised. You see, consumer trust is falling across the board. Global research firm Nielsen reports that consumers now trust print, TV and radio ads less […]
Hong Kong Tourism Board recruits new in-house PR team
Holly Barnett, former PR manager of Sandals Resorts International has been appointed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board as its new UK assistant PR manager. Barnett spent eight [...]
Aspectus offers comms support to Swiss Finance Startups members
Following the partnership between Aspectus and Swiss Finance Startups (SFS), Aspectus has announced that it will offer communications support to the group’s members at [...]
Three wins for Peppermint Soda
Peppermint Soda has won three new PR briefs from toy manufacturer Sambro, umbrella service provider I-PAYE and capital allowances specialist Catax. Licensed toy manufacturer [...]
Yellow Jersey PR supports cyber security IPO
Yellow Jersey PR has won the retainer to support ECSC, a provider of cyber security services, with its upcoming admission to the AIM market. ECSC, which today (6 December, [...]
Scott Dunn founder invests in The PC Agency
Andrew Dunn, the founder and lifetime president of luxury tour operator Scott Dunn, has joined The PC Agency as non-executive chairman. He has also taken a stake in the [...]
PR Case Study: London’s Burning
When creative production company Artichoke wanted to raise the profile of the London’s Burning festival, as part of the commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the [...]
PRCA launches digital platform to enhance professional development
The PRCA has launched a new online platform for PR industry professionals to “take control of their professional development”, which will act as the hub for the association’s [...]
Remarkable Group buys property comms agency HardHat
Integrated public engagement, public affairs, PR and content marketing agency Remarkable Group has acquired London-based property comms firm HardHat to form the “UK’s largest [...]
Eight agencies launch Global Fintech PR Network
Eight agencies, from five continents – specialising in financial technology (Fintech) PR – have joined forces to form the Global Fintech PR Network, which claims [...]
Gorkana meets…Country Life
Annunciata Walton, news and property editor of Country Life, on how the title has changed leading up to its 120th anniversary next year, her ideal story and receiving emails [...]
HBAA appoints Clareville to implement PR campaign
HBAA, the trade association for the hotel booking agency, apartment and venue community, has appointed Clareville to develop and implement a PR programme for the association [...]
Most read people news on Gorkana News
Your bitesize update on the latest People News and Moves featured on Gorkana News: Tulchan Communications has hired David Cameron’s former press secretary, Graeme [...]
Nexus hires W to launch first AR-powered greetings card from the White House
Animation studio Nexus has appointed W to bring the White House’s first augmented reality (AR) greetings card to life in the UK, marking the end of President Obama’s [...]
Beckii Cruel joins Social Circle
Social influencer marketing platform Social Circle has brought in Rebecca Flint, AKA fashion and beauty influencer Beckii Cruel, as its new creator liaison. Flint has been [...]
Publicis Health UK strengthens leadership team
Publicis Health UK has appointed Victoria Wright as managing director of Publicis LifeBrands, Publicis LifeBrands Resolute and Real Science Communications and Alister Sansum [...]
This week’s top trending features on Gorkana News
Your bitesize update on the best PR opinion, interviews, events and insights on Gorkana News this week: Event: Media briefing with The Independent Editor Christian Broughton [...]
Caroline O’Grady joins PeoplePerHour as PR director
PeoplePerHour, a UK-based digital marketplace for freelance talent, has brought in former Perowne International account director Caroline O’Grady as its new PR director. [...]
Golin names head of digital
Golin has brought in Razorfish’s Alex Brittain to lead its specialist digital design and build team. Brittain was previously head of business development at Publicis [...]