Discover the big reputational risks tech companies face
Over the past 15 years, the value of technology and tech companies has boomed, both in importance to society and market capitalisation. In 2002, the Interbrand survey of brand [...]
Ketchum and Weber Shandwick win big at PR Week Global Awards
Ketchum and Weber Shandwick were the big winners at the PR Week Global Awards as they took home four and three awards respectively. Weber Shandwick celebrated winning the [...]
Peregrine swoops to make senior hire
Specialist financial services agency Peregrine Communications has appointed Danny Calogero as a director in its London office. Calogero will be responsible for overseeing UK [...]
Opinion: C-suite confidence levels reveal opportunities for communicators
Rhodri Harries, managing director at Kaizo, outlines the results of the Worldcom Confidence Index and what its findings mean for comms professionals. Confidence is often a key [...]
This week’s PR news in brief (7 – 11 May)
Catch up on the week’s essential PR news, featuring Mongoose CEO Chris O’Donoghue, a trio of Cultural Comms wins and the ultimate media monitoring buyer’s guide. [...]
Taylor Wimpey Central London extends PR team
Taylor Wimpey Central London has appointed property comms specialist Debbie Standen as head of PR and marketing. Standen will head up Taylor Wimpey’s Central London [...]
Opinion: Why you need to challenge your client
David Morgan, executive chairman of The Mission Marketing Group, discusses why it’s sometimes important to push back against some client demands. The best way for clients and [...]
Edelman enhances its brand purpose offer with two new hires
Edelman has hired Andrew Wilson as executive director, purpose and Mark McGinn as director, brand and social purpose. In the newly created roles, the pair will work with [...]
Meet the Journalist: Investment Week’s Jayna Rana
Jayna Rana, senior reporter at Investment Week, discusses winning her second AIC Trade Journalist of the Year award, what makes the title unique and how she likes to work with [...]
Rhys Jones joins Blackstock as director
Blackstock Consulting has appointed Rhys Jones as a director to expand its corporate, financial and crisis management offering. Jones will lead the company’s financial and [...]
This week’s PR news in brief (30 April – 4 May)
Here’s a round-up of the week’s essential PR news, featuring PrettyGreen’s Paddy Hobbs, the CIPR energy leadership platform and the PRCA’s 2018 census. [...]
Anne-Sophie Breband joins Black Sun as head of social media
Black Sun has appointed Anne-Sophie Breband as head of social media, leading its social media offer to FTSE and international clients. Breband will be responsible for growing [...]
PR Case Study: Stand Agency – Safer Internet Day
Stand Agency used a survey of young people’s online experiences and Safer Internet Day partners to help amplify the UK Safer Internet Centre’s messages. Campaign: [...]
Guto Harri joins Hanover as senior adviser
Hanover has appointed Guto Harri as senior adviser to provide senior counsel to their roster of blue chip clients in Europe and Middle East. Currently a contributing political [...]
Laura Leggetter to lead Redleaf’s Residential Property team
Redleaf Communications has appointed Laura Leggetter as managing director of its Residential Property division. Leggetter’s portfolio at Redleaf will include the likes [...]
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry to promote ConsenSys
Blockchain company ConsenSys has appointed B2B tech PR agency Red Lorry Yellow Lorry to increase its brand awareness. Red Lorry Yellow Lorry will help to raise the company’s [...]
Opinion: How to demonstrate the value of PR in the energy sector
Paddy Blewer, co-chair of the CIPR’s new Energy Leadership Platform, explores how the group will demonstrate the value of public relations during a period of near [...]
Clarion to help Maid of the Loch set sail
Steamship Maid of the Loch has appointed Clarion Communications to support its major restoration appeal. Clarion will work with the team running the steamship, which is [...]