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Ken Penton, senior consultant at Politics International until two weeks ago, is to start at Connect Public Affairs early next month. Penton, a former aide to environment minister Michael Meacher, has been at PI since the 1997 general election. He will join the trade union-focused agency as a senior...
Chupa Chups, the world s best selling lollipop brand, has appointed Red Rooster Beauty and Consumer to promote its new Crazy Planet brand. Products include the Gum Watch, of which 12 million were sold globally last year.
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Coca-Cola Great Britain has appointed Andrew Coker as its new director of communications, reporting to MD Chris Banks. Formerly corporate communications manager at Tesco, Coker will head a team of nine, covering all aspects of the communications brief including media and government relations, brand...
UK cosmetics brand Ruby and Millie has appointed Purple to handle its UK PR. The account was previously held by Millie Kendall PR. Purple will promote the personalities behind the brand as well as working with make up artists and fashion shows. The range is available in Harvey Nichols and at 30 Boots...
Property developer Taylor Woodrow has poached Nick Jones, corporate affairs director of engineering giant Lucas Varity. The move coincides with the replacement of Grandfield by Gavin Anderson to advise Taylor Woodrow on financial and corporate communications, after a review last summer by new chairman...
Ketchum Life has won the account to launch inshop.co.uk, an internet site providing a platform for retailers to publicise in-store events and promotions. Its managing director is Jane Davies, who was previously the publisher of the Guardian s Space and The Guide supplements.
Warwickshire-based consultancy PR Support has been appointed by the British Jewellers Association to handle media relations and provide strategic profile-building advice. The association represents firms in all aspects of jewellery and silverware production, from manufacturers to designers.
Diana Smithson has been appointed to the board of Bugsgang and Associates, the travel and tourism PR specialist. She becomes development director, responsible for new business and overseeing the expansion of the agency, as well as continuing in her role as account director. Smithson reports to managing...
A new press office is being established from scratch to support the Food Standards Agency when it...A new press office is being established from scratch to support the Food Standards Agency when ...
