Jack Daniel’s, the UK’s biggest whiskey brand*, has handed a retained PR brief to Eulogy, following a competitive pitch. The agency currently works on other Brown Forman brands including Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur and Finlandia Vodka. Eulogy will start work on a 2017/18 campaign for Jack Daniel’s immediately and develop a creative strategy to reinforce […]
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Mr. Men and Little Miss children’s series, Aduro Communications created the first ever ‘Mini Museum’, designed specifically for children, with the creation of a virtual archive. Campaign: Mr. Men and Little Miss: 45th anniversary Client: Mr. Men Ltd PR Team: Aduro Communications Timing: June – August 2016 Overview: Aduro designed […]
Hugh Baillie, UK CEO of FullSix and former CEO of ad firm Ogilvy & Mather, is to join Weber Shandwick as head of strategic engagement disciplines across EMEA. Most recently CEO of FullSix, Baillie has extensive advertising agency experience, spanning Grey, Saatchi & Saatchi and BBH, as well as Ogilvy & Mather. Client experience includes […]
Hilton has named former White House adviser Katie Beirne Fallon as senior vice president and global head of corporate affairs. The hospitality company’s corporate affairs department includes communications, government relations and corporate responsibility functions for the company globally. Fallon will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, and serve as a member of […]
Jim Moorhead, the former managing director of Burson-Marsteller’s US public affairs and crisis practice, joins the International Advisory Council (IAC) at international comms firm APCO Worldwide. Margery Kraus, founder and executive chairman at APCO Worldwide, said: “Jim has a proven track record of developing effective litigation and crisis communication strategies across a variety of sectors.” She […]
Communications and Network Consulting (CNC) hires Katherine Fennell as a consultant. Fennell, who will report to managing partner Tom Buchanan, arrives at CNC from Edison, where she supported globally-listed mid to small cap companies seeking to raise their capital market profile. Prior to that, Fennell worked for Makinson Cowell, where she acted as an investor relations […]
LEWIS adds to its healthcare client roster as it is appointed by Dexcom, a provider of diabetes management systems. Dexcom’s technology monitors glucose levels in diabetes sufferers. A sensor sits just below the skin’s surface, and, every five minutes, it transmits information on glucose levels to mobile applications via Bluetooth. LEWIS will support Dexcom looks to expand into […]
Yakult has appointed Launch PR to amplify its support of double Olympic medallist and British swimming champion Jazz Carlin. Launch PR has also been briefed to promote Yakult’s long-standing commitment to swimming during the New Year in 2017. The campaign marks the second consecutive year that Launch has worked with the brand on a landmark […]
The PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association) has announced that David Buik, a business and financial correspondent for the BBC and other international TV channels, will host next year’s City and Financial Awards. The awards recognise financial communications and communicators, and support membership organisation for the City, The Company of Public Relations Practitioners. Buik’s career has encompassed […]
Your bitesize update on the latest People News and Moves featured on Gorkana News: Senior ITN broadcast journalist Tim Singleton has been appointed director of comms for the Department for International Development (DfID). He is currently deputy editor and director of newsgathering for ITV News and recently announced his departure from ITN after 24 years. […]