30 May 2003
JAZZ FM: The Guardian Media Group has confirmed a three-strong team is looking at launching a satellite TV version of Jazz FM. A spokeswoman said the group is looking at creating a 'mood' station that would mirror the radio original, with content focusing on lifestyle and music videos. The plans were...
30 May 2003
| by Charlie Whelan, charlie.whelan@haynet.com
The government's failure to hold a referendum on the new European constitution is not just bad politics, it is bad PR. How on earth can New Labour argue the case for Europe when they are not even prepared to put their views to the ultimate test - the verdict of the people?
30 May 2003
If the current economic climate can be compared to an icy winter, agencies that still manage to hire people and put on fee income are the industry's Pen Hadows. The comparison may seem glib - polar exploration is obviously both more brave and more foolhardy than running PR firms - but there can be no...
30 May 2003
Bryan Appleyard's attack on PR in The Sunday Times two weeks ago continues to ruffle feathers. For those who missed it, he described the industry as 'scum,' colluding with lazy journalists to pull a confidence trick on an unsuspecting public.
30 May 2003
| by Andy Allen
International Olympic Committee rules on bidding for the Games limit what PROs can do to aid London's cause. Does that mean the bid process will be a PR-free zone? Far from it, says Andy Allen.
30 May 2003
| by Mark Johnson
It is now a year since the Government invested heavily in improving council PR, but fresh research shows public trust in those who provide our services is as low as ever. Mark Johnson reports.
30 May 2003
| by Mary Cowlett
As NHS change proceeded apace, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) increased its influence, and pharma companies squeezed their spending, 2002 was clearly a pivotal year for healthcare PR specialists.
30 May 2003
With a 70 per cent hike in income to 2.7m, Galliard has nearly doubled its staff numbers.
30 May 2003
| by Simon Ellery
Client: Liverpool Victoria
PR Team: Lansons Communications and in-house
Campaign: 20th anniversary of the pound coin
Timescale: April 2003
Budget: 15,000
30 May 2003
| by Liz Garton
Client: Borough of Telford Wrekin
PR Team: In-house
Campaign: Post Your Vote
Timescale: March - May 2003
Budget: 15,000