Meet the Journalist: National Geographic Food launch editor Maria Pieri
Maria Pieri, National Geographic Food‘s launch editor, discusses the reasons behind the launch, its content and regular features and what she is looking for from PRs. [...]
Newgate to help launch Duke Kunshan University courses
Duke Kunshan University has appointed Newgate Communications to manage UK and European communications for the launch of its first undergraduate programme. The university is a [...]
MHP appoints Gemma Irvine as head of brand
MHP Communications has promoted Gemma Irvine to head its brand practice. Irvine, who joined the agency in 2008, will lead the team responsible for campaigns such as Missing [...]
This week’s PR news in brief (27 November – 1 December)
Here’s our round-up of essential PR news stories and features from the past week, including an interview with New Scientist’s Rowan Hooper, Remarkable Group’s [...]
BIG Partnership appoints Darren McLeod as client strategy director
BIG Partnership has appointed Darren McLeod as its client strategy director, bolstering its senior team in Manchester. McLeod will support the agency’s client portfolio and [...]
Mongoose to promote today’s National Geographic Food launch
Mongoose Sports & Entertainment has been appointed to publicise the UK launch of National Geographic Food magazine, which takes place today. APL Media Limited selected the [...]
Rewired to run Heal’s press office
Furniture and interiors retailer Heal’s has appointed Rewired to deliver national press office support alongside its in-house PR and marketing team. The agency has secured a [...]
Henman to promote UK disability tennis
The Tennis Foundation has selected Henman Communications to promote UK disability tennis, including the NEC Wheelchair Masters tournament. The agency will manage social media [...]
Nominations open for 2018 Suzy Spirit Award
The annual Suzy Spirit Award has opened submissions to celebrate the unsung heroes of the comms industry. Part of this year’s PRmoment Awards, the honour recognises [...]
Ketchum’s Barri Rafferty named first woman to lead a top five PR agency
Ketchum’s Barri Rafferty will take the helm as the agency’s CEO in 2018, making her the first woman to lead a top five global PR firm. As president and CEO, she will work [...]
Hills Balfour to handle comms for travel shows
Exhibitions specialist Upper Street Events has appointed Hills Balfour to manage PR for its portfolio of travel shows taking place in January, February and September next [...]
Wire wins three new clients
Comms agency Wire has secured a trio of new clients, with briefs ranging from stakeholder engagement to experiential Christmas campaigns. Wire will mange PR, creative and [...]
PR Case Study: W – #DontBottleItUp
W used World Mental Health Day and a partnership with Topman and Love Island’s Chris Hughes to promote the CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) message to men that [...]
This week’s PR news in brief (20-24 November)
Here’s our round-up of essential PR news stories and features from the past week, including the key insights from Cision’s latest webinar, account wins for Cherish PR, [...]
Gardiner Richardson to manage Grand Central’s comms
Train operator Grand Central has appointed Gardiner Richardson to deliver its ongoing comms campaigns following a three-way pitch. The agency will raise the profile of North [...]
Claire Etchell to direct London Morgan’s PR and marketing
Bespoke car manufacturer London Morgan has enlisted PR consultant Claire Etchell to direct all PR and marketing for the South Kensington-based business. Working alongside [...]
Mercieca wins Shock Absorber PR brief
Sports bra brand Shock Absorber has selected Mercieca to handle all its PR, including the launch of its first activewear collection. The agency will also manage Shock [...]
Stir appoints Jo Vyvyan-Robinson as managing director
Stir has appointed Jo Vyvyan-Robinson as its new managing director. She will oversee management of the agency as well as masterminding new ventures to drive growth. [...]