Senior journalists jump ship for new careers in the PR industry

By Matt Cartmell, prweek.com, 01 July 2009, 2:35pm

Increasing numbers of senior journalists are said to be planning an escape route into PR, but they are likely to find their options limited as agencies prioritise genuine industry experience.

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