Politicsdirect.com, the first dedicated on-line public affairs consultancy, has signed an affiliate deal with Lovelacemedia. The Lovelacemedia morning briefing will provide daily updates on developments in e-commerce, such as WAP licences and M&As. Lovelacemedia was founded by Graham Lovelace, former...
A new graduate award scheme has been announced by Manchester-based Communique Public Relations. Known as Kick Start, it will give one Manchester Metropolitan University PR graduate work placement for six months on full pay. Candidates will be tested on skills such as media awareness and writing.
Davis to press office manager. Reporting to Cohen, Davis will take responsibility for running the NAO...Davis to press office manager. Reporting to Cohen, Davis will take responsibility for running the NAO ...
French telecoms giant Alcatel has appointed Klaus Wustrack as director of press relations. He will...French telecoms giant Alcatel has appointed Klaus Wustrack as director of press relations. He ...
Smile.co.uk, the internet bank owned by the Co-operative Bank, has hired the start-up agency Farm to manage its advertising. Farm, which was launched last year by a team including the former political lobbyist Derek Draper, pitched against Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO and Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R...
Craig Harrow, formerly head of PPS s Edinburgh office has been appointed as a director of McGrigor Donald Public Policy (MDPP), the public affairs division of the Scottish law firm. Until now, MDPP has employed only lawyers. Harrow will head accounts including WH Smith, Enterprise Oil and BNFL.
Lord Birt, the recently-retired Director General of the BBC, is set to open this year s Communication Directors Forum. He will speak about the digital age and its implications for communication. The forum begins on 28 June on the P&O ship Arcadia.
Harrison Cowley has appointed Linda Dodge as its first head of new media. Dodge, formerly of Canada Interactive Media, will drive the agency s e-commerce business throughout its UK network. She will work on the company s web site, and train staff in regional offices. Dodge will also act as a new media...
London Weekend Television s regional affairs department has appointed Oasis Media to handle PR for its youth arts project Our London. It was chosen after a non-competitive pitch on the strength of other work for LWT. Our London targets Londoners aged 12 to 25, giving them the chance to say what they...
Nexus Choat has retained the services of nutrition expert Dr Juliet Gray, to offer technical support on its food, drink and healthcare clients. Gray is a former science director at the British Nutrition Foundation and will work on existing accounts, such as Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, as well as new...
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