Media ignore bulk of research reports, finds TLG

By Alec Mattinson, 24 May 2012

A new analysis of surveys and reports from leading financial and professional services firms has found just one quarter were picked up by key media sources.

Governments are terrible at admitting they have made a mistake and often would rather march on over a cliff.
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Anthony Hilton, City commentator on London's Evening Standard

Citigate wins data recovery firm Kroll Ontrack account

By Alec Mattinson, 23 May 2012

The world's largest data recovery specialist has called in Citigate Dewe Rogerson to grow its presence in the UK.

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei in comms review

By Sara Luker, 18 May 2012

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has started a pitch process for its corporate and b2b PR contracts.

Centrica plots overhaul of British Gas' comms

By Alec Mattinson, 15 May 2012

Centrica has launched a major pitch process for an agency to help mould the brand reputation of British Gas.

College Group hires Kreab Gavin Anderson's Rupert Trefgarne

By Alec Mattinson, 14 May 2012

College Group has continued the restructure of its financial PR business with the hire of Kreab Gavin Anderson's Rupert Trefgarne.

Oil & Gas UK calls in MHP

By John Owens, 10 May 2012

Oil & Gas UK has called in MHP as the trade association looks to engage more fully with the public and demonstrate the industry's value to the economy.

FTI Consulting's strategic comms arm sees 2.9% first quarter revenue decline

By Alec Mattinson, 09 May 2012

FTI Consulting, the US-listed business advisory firm, said that its comms arm saw a revenue decline of 2.9% over the first quarter of 2012.

Chime pushes ahead with Bell Pottinger sale

By Alec Mattinson, 09 May 2012

Chime Communications has announced today that it expects to sell off a portion of its public relations business by the end of June.

Infrastructure India calls in Merlin for financial brief

By Alec Mattinson, 09 May 2012

Infrastructure India, a London-listed investment company focused on Indian infrastructure assets, has appointed Merlin to handle its financial and corporate comms.

Cable & Wireless Worldwide hires Catalysis

By Sara Luker, 09 May 2012

Corporate telecoms provider Cable & Wireless Worldwide has hired agency support to help it communicate with the business and trade press.

College Hill founder Alex Sandberg steps down

By Alec Mattinson, 08 May 2012

Alex Sandberg, chairman College Hill, is to step away from day-to-day involvement in the business he founded.

How PR agencies' fee income has changed in the past 10 years

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As PRWeek's Top 150 PR Consultancies 2012 is published, Kate Magee looks back at the past ten years to see how the industry's fortunes have fluctuated.

Roland Rudd UK's most powerful PR professional in 2012

Roland Rudd has been named as the UK's most powerful PR professional in 2012, following research by PRWeek.

29 under 29: Not the usual suspects

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PRWeek has finished its annual search for the most talented PR professionals under the age of 29. Kate Magee looks at the 29 high-fliers making an impression on the industry this year.