Red Bull calls in John Doe to launch three new drinks in UK
13 Dec 2012 | by John Owens
Red Bull has drafted in John Doe to launch three new drinks in the UK.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has appointed the University of Cambridge's 'black propaganda' expert Stephen Jolly to its top comms role.
Red Bull has drafted in John Doe to launch three new drinks in the UK.
Periods of recession have traditionally shaken up the PR industry with a raft of new entrants, but the elongated economic downturn may be inhibiting those looking to launch fresh ventures.
US data storage multinational Brocade is reviewing its comms requirements in the UK.
Exposure has been brought in to promote the UK's most visited paid-for tourist attraction, the London Eye.
Ocado has brought in fresh comms help as it seeks to broaden its offering and battle back from a tough first two years on the London Stock Exchange.
The death of the nurse duped by the Australian radio station 2Day FM into putting through a call from prankster DJs to the Duchess of Cambridge's hospital ward sparked global comms challenges spanning every media platform.
As 2012 draws to a close, we can reflect on a fascinating year for PR, professional communicators and the wider media.
This is my final column for PRWeek and, as a bumpy year for the Government draws to a close, I wanted to consider how it can change its luck in 2013.
Apple has poached Vimeo's European head of PR, Nikki Thompson, for a senior PR role within its UK comms operation.