Kingsmill, one of the UK’s biggest bread brands, has appointed Another Word Communications to drive awareness and reappraisal amongst consumers, following its recent re-launch and the introduction of new products. Recently, Kingsmill introduced a suite of new products, including Kingsmill Super Toasty and Kingsmill Toasties. Another Word Communications has been briefed to drive media engagement and influencer […]
Legal & General Group plc has appointed Dharshini David, former Sky News and BBC presenter, as corporate affairs director. David will join the financial services company at the end of this month and will report to group CEO Nigel Wilson. She will be responsible for the development and the implementation of Legal & General’s external communications […]
Your bite-sized update on the best PR opinion, interviews, events and insights featured on Gorkana News this week. So, there’s been a takeover bid? Kraft Heinz’s takeover bid for Unilever is a recent reminder that PRs must always be prepared for unexpected news, whether rumour or fact. Comms pros from Lansons, MHP and Future PR discuss the best […]
Neil Hallmark, who first joined Manifest in 2013, has been promoted to MD at the independent comms agency, with responsibility for its UK operation. Joining as an associate director before moving into a director role in 2015, Hallmark has helped launch Manifest New York and steered the development of its content division, O. He also […]
Emma Tweedie, director of Teacake Tuesday, has been named winner of the 2017 Suzy Spirit Inspiration Award. Euan Steedman, press officer for the BBC, has been chosen as the winner of the Suzy Spirit Rising Star Award. Gorkana, in association with LEWIS, launched the Suzy Spirit Awards four years ago in memory of Suzy Ferguson, […]
Golin has expanded its digital practice by appointing R/GA’s Will Balme as digital client services director and winning the Simple skincare digital experience work. Balme joins the Golin team to help lead and grow its digital portfolio, and will report to head of digital Alex Brittain. Balme’s previous experience includes digital and brand agencies Rufus […]
Radioactive PR has been appointed to handle the PR for Childcare.co.uk, the UK’s biggest online community for parents, childcare service providers, schools and private tutors. With more than 1.5 million members, Childcare.co.uk is the UK’s biggest community for parents, childcare providers, schools and private tutors. The platform allows parents to search for babysitters, nannies, registered […]
Ethical pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen has named Cirkle as its UK PR agency. Cirkle is one of three agencies to be appointed by Lily’s Kitchen, as it invests £1.5 million to “drive fame” around the brand. Alongside Cirkle’s appointment, Grey London has been chosen as Lily’s Kitchen’s creative agency. Bountiful Cow will handle comms planning […]
New agency Milk & Honey has made its first senior hire, appointing Jo Cresswell as client director. Jo Cresswell, formerly head of corporate at Rostrum, joins the corporate brand agency this month. Milk & Honey was set-up in January 2017 by Kirsty Leighton. Leighton said: “I’m delighted to have Jo join the team. She comes […]
Simon Walker, the former director general of the Institute of Directors (IoD), has become a non-executive advisor to Greenbrook Communications. Walker’s previous positions include communications secretary to HM Queen Elizabeth II, advisor to former Prime Minister John Major, senior roles at Reuters and British Airways, and chief executive of the British Private Equity & Venture […]