05 Nov 2004
| by Gidon Freeman, gidon.freeman@haynet.com
To the media storm that engulfed jewellery entrepreneur Gerald Ratner 12 years ago, every supposed 'PR disaster' for the last decade is a mere footnote. Asked how he could sell one item in his portfolio - a crystal decanter, for the pedants among you - at such discount prices, he famously replied, 'cos...
22 Oct 2004
| by Mary Cowlett
Campaign: Heinz Salad Cream's sponsorship of ITV soap Emmerdale
Client: Heinz
PR team: Shine Communications
Timescale: May-October 2004
Budget: £70,000
18 Jun 2004
Health secretary John Reid's opposition to a blanket ban on smoking in public prompted a debate that encompassed the class system, civil rights and the nanny state.
28 May 2004
| by Matt Farquharson
Campaign: Wheels & Dollbaby fashions
Client: Robert de Keyser Fashions
PR team: Ian Monk Associates
Timescale: January 2004-ongoing
Budget: £30,000