Edelman UK has appointed Hugh Taggart, the former Bell Pottinger managing director and partner, as its general manager for corporate affairs. As part of Edelman UK’s executive operations team, Taggart will be responsible for leading the corporate affairs and Ireland teams, growing its integrated client work and driving collaboration across the business. He will use […]
The press release remains an essential tool of the trade for PRs and communicators alike. The media landscape may have changed dramatically in recent years. But the fundamentals of media relations remain the same, whether you’re launching a product, handling a crisis or contributing to a topical public debate. And, while it may be evolving, the […]
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has selected Zest to launch its new charitable arm, the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation. The integrated agency was tasked with officially launching the foundation, including the creation of a new brand identity, narrative, tone of voice and all supporting collateral. Zest PR will deliver a VIP and media launch event for […]
From Smirnoff’s campaign for equality in the music industry to Heineken’s ‘Worlds Apart’ social experiment, 2017 has seen many huge brands get behind great causes. After the success of innovative influencer campaigns like Dove’s ‘#RealBeauty’ initiative, companies seem increasingly keen to position their brands as forces for social good. But for this kind of activism […]
John Moylan, one of the BBC’s most senior journalists, has joined Stonehaven as a director to bolster the consultancy’s reputation and media practice. He will work alongside fellow directors, Caroline Preston, the ex-head of broadcasting at Downing Street, and Ben Thornton, a former partner at Portland. Moylan has covered business and economics at the BBC […]
Financial consultancy MRM has recruited Paul Beadle, Nationwide’s former head of social media and digital communications, to lead its digital offering. As a member of MRM’s management team, Beadle’s remit will be to develop and grow the firm’s social and digital capabilities. He will work across clients including Scottish Friendly, Redington, Cantor Fitzgerald, Nucleus Financial, […]
HomeRenter has appointed Milk & Honey PR to launch its online lettings service with a ‘Happy Renting’ campaign this November. The corporate brand agency will target private landlords and the renting community in a brief spanning property trade and consumer PR. Unusually, Milk & Honey PR was passed the brief by Hotwire, which was conflicted. […]
Here’s a round-up of essential PR news stories that have been announced over the past week – featuring Munch, Fusion Media and William Murray Communications. Account wins Non-governmental organisation BRAC has appointed UK agencies Eden Stanley and Johnson Banks to generate greater brand engagement and awareness for the Ultra Poor Graduation Initiative, a programme it […]
Marketing communications agency Peppermint Soda has acquired digital and creative consultancy Forever Creative. The acquisition will strengthen the Peppermint Soda’s digital, design and marketing proposition – adding to its experience in sectors including the public sector, healthcare, education, food and manufacturing. Jane Hudson, Forever Creative’s managing director, will become Peppermint Soda’s client services director as part of […]
Thursford, a museum in Norfolk which boasts the world’s largest collection of steam trains and organs, has signed W-owned agency House to support its “Vegas-style” festive shows. House will shape and execute a PR campaign to drive ticket sales and increase national awareness of the museum’s annual Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey winter wonderland […]