PR industry's exploitation of interns probed by HMRC
17 Apr 2013 | by Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith
PR professionals are among the worst offenders for exploiting interns, according to research by campaign group Intern Aware.
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The Government could be accused of giving brands undue influence on policy by allowing exclusive sponsorship of its campaigns, ad industry executives warn.
PR professionals are among the worst offenders for exploiting interns, according to research by campaign group Intern Aware.
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