14 Nov 1997
| by IAN DARBY
US computer firm Digital Equipment Corporation has appointed Martin
Brophy as its first director of marketing and communications in the UK
and Ireland.
12 Dec 1997
| by JILL COOMBER, co-founder of Grant Butle
Most would agree that the most prominent PR success of 1997 was
Labour s tightly managed general election campaign. But it hasn t all
been plain sailing for the new Government, either in policy or
communication terms.
18 Jul 1997
| by JEMIMAH BAILEY
GrandMet and Guinness have announced the next tier of appointments
for their proposed merger, including the communications team which will
report to group corporate affairs director, Peter Lipscomb.
31 Oct 1997
| by IAN DARBY
The publication of new evaluation guidelines by industry bodies has
put all public relations...The publication of new evaluation guidelines by industry bodies has
put all public relations ...
19 Jun 1997
| by QUENTIN BELL
marketing and public relations is all
about, what do you think might be the reply?...marketing and public relations is all
about, what do you think might be the reply?
I know, because ...
06 Nov 1997
| by KEN GOFTON
Ken Gofton, editor of Marketing Technique, was public relations
director for the International...Ken Gofton, editor of Marketing Technique, was public relations
director for the International ...
06 Nov 1997
| by JULIE BIRD
Media training takes several forms. Starter courses provide an
understanding of the structure of the print and broadcast media and
their often widely differing interests and objectives.
06 Nov 1997
| by JULIE BIRD
The experts are split as to whether or not a little training is
better than none. Some hold that a couple of hours can only deliver
superficial help; others say that even this will be of some value.
06 Nov 1997
| by JULIE BIRD
The fee per person of a one-day course for a group of six typically
starts at around pounds 500. However, if it is to include use of a TV
studio together with an array of consultants and interviewers, the
itemised bill will need to be viewed through a wide-angle lens.
06 Nov 1997
| by JULIE BIRD
It is wise to have crisis management processes in place. The best
approach is to think the unthinkable, plan what to do if it happens, and
periodically rehearse for it. Dealing with the media during a crisis is
a necessary part of the plan.