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 Type for NHS Blood and Transplant with Engine, Shop Small for American Express and Chateau Peckham for Laithwaites. The appointment continues CEO Alex Bigg’s reorganisation of the agency’s senior team, which has included […]
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 rebrand and new hires for WATATAWA and Cognito. Opinion Philip Smith, Cision’s head of content marketing and communications, EMEA, discusses the results of the 2017 Global Comms Report, published by Cision and […]
Madano has appointed Sarah Park as senior associate director to oversee its specialist built environment practice. Park will oversee the practice’s continued growth, having worked across the built environment sector for over 10 years in both corporate and consumer roles. She joins from comms consultancy Holistic, where she was an associate director specialising in property, […]
Flight simulator manufacturer AXIS Flight Training Systems has appointed 8020 Communications to manage its international trade and corporate PR brief. The aviation, travel and transport PR specialist will promote the company to aviation training audiences and airlines, positioning the company as an innovator producing effective and efficient simulators. Marc Cornelius, founder and managing director, 8020 […]
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 national brief to provide PR services to the retailer across consumer, business and trade media. Heal’s initially selected the agency to support the launch of its store in Birmingham’s […]
The Tennis Foundation has selected Henman Communications to promote UK disability tennis, including the NEC Wheelchair Masters tournament. The agency will manage social media activity and will produce video content for this week’s tournament, as well as creating further video content with leading players to raise awareness of the sport across social channels. The overall goal […]
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 inspirational PRs of exceptional character, integrity and determination. It’s free to enter and anyone can nominate those deserving of recognition for setting a shining example through mentoring and championing […]
Financial PR consultancy Cognito has appointed Thea Parnell as a director in its London office. Parnell’s knowledge of leading integrated campaigns across a variety of sectors will complement the experience of the agency’s senior team. She also brings expertise in media relations, social media, brand positioning and digital marketing. She joins from onebite, where she was client services […]
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 year. Hills Balfour’s remit focuses on media relations and a press office function, as well as work on a number of creative concepts. The agency will work collaboratively with […]
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 digital strategy for economic and development group Highlands and Islands Enterprise after winning a competitive pitch. The agency has been supplying the group’s PR and marketing services framework since September. […]