Smiths Group, the FTSE 100 global technology company, has appointed FTI Consulting as its retained financial PR adviser. Andrew Lorenz, FTI Consulting’s chairman, Deborah Scott, senior managing director, Dwight Burden, senior director, Alex Le May, director and consultant Zander Swinburne will make up the account team. FTI’s team will report to Smiths Group chief executive Andrew […]
Jinn, an online courier service which claims to let users order “anything they wish”, has appointed W to lead its PR, as the brand embarks on a UK-wide roll-out programme. Launched in 2013, Jinn says that it “combines the convenience of buying online with the instant gratification of shopping on the high street”. It has […]
Clarity PR is setting up a ‘Launchpad’ division to provide early-stage, non-venture capital funded, European start-ups with access to ‘affordable’ communications services. From its offices in London and Berlin, Clarity will provide the start-ups with services including press kits, media training, thought leadership, infographics, tailored ‘social media playbooks’ and web audits. Sami McCabe, Clarity’s founder and CEO, said: “A full-scale […]
Bill Penn, chairman at Aspectus, explains why Abba’s enduring pop hit Knowing Me, Knowing You perfectly describes how comms experts should communicate around Brexit. “Silence ever after” is not the answer … Abba, it turns out, were Brexit communications prophets. Their classic Knowing Me, Knowing You perfectly sums up the real reason why all businesses have no choice […]
International law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Andrew Henderson as director of public policy to launch a UK public policy unit, following client demand for advice on government relations in the wake of Brexit. Henderson, head of public affairs and external relations at Williams & Glyn, which is owned by RBS, has more than 16 […]
CYBG plc, the FTSE 250 retail banking group which owns Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank, has appointed Bell Pottinger as its retained adviser, following a competitive pitch. The agency will provide full service communications support, covering all domestic and international campaigns. James Henderson, CEO of Bell Pottinger, will lead the Bell Pottinger team, which includes partners Victoria […]
Home furnishing retailer IKEA has selected Kaper as its retained UK corporate PR agency, following a competitive pitch. The appointment will see Kaper work with IKEA’s in-house PR team to deliver corporate comms campaigns, building the IKEA corporate reputation and brand across England, Wales and Scotland from September 1 2016. Kaper will work alongside IKEA’s […]
IFA Berlin is one of Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade shows, bringing in major tech brands such as Samsung, Sony, Lenovo and Motorola. As the conference opens its doors to exhibitors this week ( Friday September 2), Gorkana finds out how the location makes it stand out as a media event and asks comms pros how […]
Lisa Hunt, a former PR manager at Debenhams, has launched a new PR and social media agency called TWENTYTHREE PR, with founding clients including ArtRookie, Homage Online, designer Lizzie Lees and estate agent Madison Fox. TWENTYTHREE PR will specialise in PR, social media, events, shoot production, content creation and design. Hunt has worked alongside leading […]
Specialist recruitment company Hays has appointed sports and entertainment marketing agency Pitch to raise the profile of its partnership with Manchester City Football Club. The partnership aims to attract skilled professionals to build high performance teams, whether that be in a club environment or in the wider world of work. Pitch has been retained to help […]