This week’s PR news in brief (21-25 August)

Here is a round-up of all the essential PR stories, people news and account wins that have been announced over the past week. Account wins Bath Spa University has appointed Grayling to deliver a wide-ranging public relations brief over the next year, following a competitive tender process. Nobu Hospitality, a luxury hotels brand founded by […]

This week’s PR news in brief (14-18 August)

Here’s a round-up of all the essential PR stories, people news and account wins that have been announced over the past week. Account wins Teletext Holidays has appointed travel specialist Lotus with a brief to grow the brand’s presence within the travel industry, while making it synonymous with great value holidays and inspiring content. British […]

This week’s PR news in brief (7-11 August)

Here is your essential round-up of all the PR stories, people news and account wins that have been announced over the past week. Account wins Rolls-Royce have selected marcoms agency Text100 to power its integrated communications programme across Southeast Asia, following a competitive pitch. 2degrees, a digital collaboration platform provider for sustainable business, has appointed […]

This week’s PR news in brief (31 July – 4 August)

Here is a round-up of the essential PR stories, people news and account wins that have been announced over the past week. Account wins Europe’s largest sweet shop, Kingdom of Sweets, has handed its consumer PR account to Frank. The agency’s first project will be to launch the chain’s new 10,000 square foot “mega store” […]

Art and culture specialist After Nyne acquires Alexander PR

After Nyne Creative Services Group, the publishing and new media company, has acquired specialist arts and culture agency Alexander PR & Communications.   After Nyne will now be able to offer an enhanced service for the marketing and promotion of the arts. Adam Rutherford, Alexander PR’s founder and director, will join After Nyne’s board of directors […]

This week’s PR news in brief (24-28 July)

Here is a round-up of the essential PR stories, people news and account wins that have been announced over the past week. Account wins Samsung NEXT, Samsung’s international investment arm dedicated to scaling early-stage technology companies, has engaged Ballou PR to support the launch of its European operations in the UK, Germany and France. Grace […]

PRWeek announces UK awards 2017 shortlist

PRWeek has revealed the shortlist for the PRWeek Awards 2017, which will take place on the evening of Wednesday 18 October. Weber Shandwick and Hope&Glory lead the field in the overall number of shortlistings –  with nine nominations each. Shine, which has six nominations, is next on the list. Weber secured four nominations for its […]

The Lifestyle Agency to launch Universal Music Group’s Decca Luxe offering

Decca Luxe, Universal Music Group’s private client team, has selected luxury PR and marketing firm The Lifestyle Agency to launch a “unique” experiential offering aimed at the global ultra-high-net-worth sector. Charlie Mason-Pearson, The Lifestyle Agency’s managing director, will lead the account and report directly to Decca Luxe director Mark Heath. The agency will act as Decca […]

Grayling UK hires Tom Nutt as head of corporate

Integrated global communications agency Grayling has recruited former Seven Hills board director Tom Nutt as its new head of corporate. Reporting to Grayling UK CEO Sarah Scholefield, Nutt will use his experience in a wide range of corporate, consumer, public affairs and financial PR sectors to build on the agency’s corporate and reputation management credentials. Over […]

Lotus retains Palma tourism PR account

Specialist travel PR and marketing agency Lotus has retained the Palma Tourist Board’s PR brief, following a competitive pitch. Lotus has been briefed to consolidate the image of Palma as an attractive, modern and year-round city break destination. The campaign will focus on four key verticals in the UK market: culture, gastronomy, shopping, and sports – […]