The British Retail Consortium has ended the search for its first public affairs firm by appointing Edelman PR Worldwide. Edelman's PA arm bagged the business after a four-way pitch against DLA Upstream, Chelgate and Weber Shandwick Worldwide (PRWeek, 5 January). It is now tasked...
Public affairs agencies face a fresh threat this week as PricewaterhouseCoopers, the world's largest professional services firm, pledged to enter their market. PwC's recently-appointed head of public affairs, Chris Lowe, is putting the finishing touches to a lobbying strategy which he expects...
Korean technology giant Samsung has selected Golin/Harris International for the task of enhancing the firm's corporate image in a pan-European campaign. The decision on the pounds 300,000 account follows a competitive three-way pitch. The account will be led by account director Jessica...
The Disability Rights Commission is building its first communications team. Five posts have been created at the DRC, which was set up in May 2000. The role of head of marketing and external affairs will report to director of communications and change Liz Sayce and work alongside...
UK airports and property group TBI - which has bought a controlling stake in London Luton Airport for up to pounds 82m - has turned to City PR experts Buchanan Communications to oversee all its financial PR. TBI drafted in the Buchanan team last week amid its London Luton plans and current...
Lad magazine Loaded is to hold a pitch for an agency as part of a review of the brand. The move follows the appointment of Keith Kendrick as editor (PRWeek, 26 January). The fresh approach embraces spin-off magazine Loaded Fashion, and internet arm uploaded.com. IPC ignite! marketing...
Lucent Technologies spin-off Avaya has handed its pounds 390,000 corporate comms and PA brief to GBC. The remit covers the UK and Ireland, focusing on corporate, product and regional work. GBC will forge links with politicians, 'key influencers' and analysts.
The Army has picked Golley Slater Group for a pounds 3m recruitment campaign in the regions. Affiliated agencies Northern Profile will handle the campaign in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle while Drury Communications will handle PR in Northern Ireland.
Joe Public Relations is to launch Carphone Warehouse online. Joe Public will provide support and help in the integration of the venture into the firm. Account director Kevin Redfearn heads the two-month brief, reporting to PR head Tristia Clarke.
GPC consultant Anna Healy has left to become a special adviser to transport minister Gus Macdonald. She succeeds Adrian Long, who has left to join the Soil Association. Healy will advise on both policy and media relations strategy.
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