The incumbent agency - Jamie Roche PR - in the 'Golin Harris lands BA World Cargo corporate PR remit' story (PRWeek, 23 March) chose not to compete in the final pitch for the account.
A Midlands-based PR company, Armadillo, has been launched by a former director and an account director of Birmingham agency Key Communications. Catherine Connon and Emma Nicholls are to specialise in five key sectors, including B2B, IT and charities.
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Andy Duncan has been confirmed as BBC director of marketing and communications. BBC director-general Greg Dyke praised the appointment of Duncan, who is currently the European Category director for Unilever's foods and beverages division.
Adidas UK has appointed Cohn & Wolfe to handle PR for the firm's sponsorship of this year's British Lions rugby tour. The account will be led by C&W director Sebastian Smith, reporting to Adidas UK senior PR manager Sarah Gower.
Weber Shandwick Worldwide PA director Colin Byrne has been hired as campaign pundit by the BBC for its weekly Radio 4 programme Westminster Hour. He will join an all-party panel, including celebrated author and former Tory communications director Michael Dobbs during the forthcoming election...
Trina Brindley has been appointed PR manager at Virgin Airship and Balloon Company, after spending six years in a similar role with tyre manufacturer Goodyear. Her work for Virgin Airship and Balloon will focus on handling media relations, internal communications and event related activity.
Leeds-based PR agency Brahm has appointed Phil Reed as a board director. He is to join from Countrywide Porter Novelli in the summer.
ing media has been appointed by Lilestone to handle financial and consumer PR for the launch of its sex and fashion shop brand. The brand name has yet to be revealed, but the range of sex products is to be aimed at women with disposable income 'who want such accessories to suit their lifestyle'.
Naked Communications has been appointed by on-demand interactive entertainment firm XY Network to develop a brand strategy and communications service. The account was won after a two-way pitch against Michelaides & Bednash.
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